Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
On May 8th 2015 , I was taking a traffic in a curb on irvington ave newark nj the steering wheel stuck and I could not have any break so then the car goes straight with me to a pot light,I have serious injuries in my chest and lower back, my car is completely broken( drier's fender,front light,radiator, support radiator, lower arm control , water pump,wood,wheels,bumper etc...and the rest of the name that I don't remember the following week ,I contacted Toyota ; they opened a claim until 30 days and about another 60 days after inspected my car they sent a letter and they told me they can't do nothing for me ;there's nothing wrong with the car.please help me cause the needs a lot of money to be fixed.
I started to feel sticky spots on the top-side dashboard facing windshield. The soft, sticky spots were accumulating light-colored dust over the past year. They were not greasy, but extremely sticky and tacky to the touch. The accumulated dust was not cleanable or able to be removed without damaging dashboard material. (I rubbed off the top layer of plastic trying to gently clean with a wet poly towel). They were starting to reflect off my windshield during daytime driving. I ignored this issue for a while but lately noticed the interior glare is getting worse toward the front of my dashboard at the windshield junction. It's especially present on bright days where the sun is high up. This is presenting a potentially serious safety issue with regards to outward driving visibility. Toyota has been contacted and I started a problem case with them. …
Unfortunately on 4of July I happen to be driving home from work as im driving entering the intersection to enter freeway I start smelling strong gas fumes half way into the freeway I start seeing smoke rise up so I pulled over grabbed whatever I could as I back away from the vehicle the entire front of the vehicle catches on fire I call 911 and unfortunately because insurance company was off they towed my vehicle that is now a total loss I've only had this vehicle for 4 months I purchased through a dealership I put almost 4000 the first down payment and unfortunately because I didnt have full coverage everyone I have contact is no help I also had to rush to the hospital the day after I just thank the lord I didnt have my children with me I hope there is something that you guys can do for me and my family
Stop and go traffic on the 101 eb going 10 MPH at 8:50 am. Tried to stop and brakes failed. I tried again to stop and brakes failed. Ran into the left rear of car in front of me. We were all moving slowly so damage to his car was less than mine. But the feeling of not being able to stop the car was traumatic! Car is not due for service for another 1000 miles. It is serviced regularly by dealer.
Check vsc system warning, ABS, multi lights on. When buzz sound continually arms, it is so hard to apply brake pedal to stop completely. The brakes are out of control. It is a defect from manufacture, not a using consumer. The brake system is so important when moving. Please recall to fix before causing deathly accident.
At a parking spot, full stop, suddenly the vehicle surged and hit a cement post. Air bags did not deploy. Damage to vehicle was over $7500 left knee/shin hit dash due to knee air bag not deploying. Injury was not reported as it did not show up until later.
The dashboard of my 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is melting!! The melting is creating a glare on the windshield making it very hard to see at times. A simple internet search will yield you 100's of results of the same complaint for this make/model. Toyota is aware of the issue as they have changed the material used on the dash. My inquiries to Toyota corp and the dealership where I bought my vehicle are not being taken seriously and I really fear that the visibility issues can result in death or accidents. Currently, there is a class-action lawsuit for their sister company, Lexus, regarding the recalling of their dashboards using the same exact material. It is unfair that Toyota corp is only addressing the needs of their luxury model car owners and creating an environment that is unsafe for me and my children. …
My dashboard is very sticky, shiny and melting. It is so shiny that it makes a glare upon my windshield, impairing the visibility. I have only used a damp cloth to clean the dashboard. I googled this condition and found many other Camry owners of 07, 08, and 09 year cars from hawaii, us mainland, and australia that have problems with their dashboard melting. It is soft and sticky at nighttime and in the shade also. This is clearly defective material used for the dashboard. I am concerned abut fumes from the melting material when entering the car when it is hot. I believe Toyota should replace this as it is not covered under warranty, even if it was still under warranty.
I recently purchased a '07 Toyota Camry from my mother. It still has warranty. I haven't taken it in yet, but the dashboard is melting. I was in an underground parking deck away from home. I was putting an address into my GPS while resting one of my fingers on the dashboard while I typed. I went to remove my finger and realized that my fingernail was stuck in the dashboard. A couple of days later I was loading some thin bamboo stalks (less than 1/4 inch thick) and they gouged holes my dashboard. I am very sad. I wanted to see if anyone else had this problem.....apparently so...and some sound much worse than mine. I hope they will fix this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that the dashboard surface was melting and became sticky. Due to the failure, a glare appeared on the windshield which distorted the contact's vision whenever the sun was out. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnosis. The service manager contacted the manufacturer directly. The manufacturer informed the service manager that the problem was only considered an aesthetic problem and would not repair the problem free of charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 360,981...updated 10/02/14 updated 2/27/2015
Body complaints in other Camry Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the body & structure of the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 5% of the model year's 602 complaints. The component named most often is body (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.