| Issue ID | 1617283 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11278920 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 03/11/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have been the sole owner of this camry. Back in 2015 i took it to a dealership for service and brought up to the technician that the dashboard was sticky. At the time they said there was nothing i could do about it and replacing it would cost me a lot of money. Now 4 years later i find out that there was a warranty enhancement that covered the dashboard. My dashboard is now so sticky that it is glistening. I tried to use a sun visor hoping it would slow the rate of melting but then my sun visor would stick to the dashboard. I place a hat on the dashboard once for 10 minutes and when i removed it there was black residue. Finally, i have a child now and when he gets into the car he has put his hands on the dashboard and gotten the black debris and chemicals on his hands and i am now concerned for his health and safety. There was also a warranty enhancement with the oil consumption. My spouse changes my oil for me and over the last several years commented that i was surprisingly very low on oil. I am wondering why i have not received any notice from toyota for either of these issues even though they claim notices were sent out. I have opened a case with toyota #1911082336. They tell me that i am out of the window for repair and it would now have to be out of pocket which is very frustrating considering i notified them of the dashboard issue before. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LA JOLLA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4T4BE46K79RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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