Issue ID | 1247924 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10811699 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | CAMRY |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 13/07/15 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I noticed while driving on highways that my 09' camry with 72k miles seemed as if i didn't have good control - like it was floating all over the road, kind of like a boat. I also noticed a creaking noise coming from left front wheel well when going over road bumps at slow speed. I had recently purchased tires so i went to tire dealership for a diagnostic . To my disbelief i was informed that my front struts (left and right) were leaking and they recommend that i replace them. Dealer wanted way to much money for the replacement so i went with my personal mechanic. My mechanic replaced all four struts, said that the coil springs appeared to be ok. Afterwards i had an alignment and balance. Shortly thereafter i went on a long distance trip, and my car was driving like a nightmare! The car handling was worse, felt like there was no space between me and the road, and the creaking noise was worse. I took it to the dealership where i purchased for a diagnostic exam and they told me i needed the front(left and right) strut mounts replaced and quoted a price that was $200 less than i had paid for struts to be replaced. So i went back to my personal mechanic. He replaced front (left and right) strut mounts, and now the creaking noise is worse and the handling about the same - bad. Since i owned the car - brand new w/ 11 miles - i am own my 3rd set of tires and have to have it balanced and aligned 2 or more time a year. I called toyota company (12/22/2015) and asked if they would give me a discount at my local dealership for another diagnostic and repairs for the problem and they said no because there was no recall for the issue. I do not feel safe driving my car and am afraid that my car is going to have a catastrophic failure. Will never buy another toyota! Our government need to step up, do their jobs and implement auto recalls on all defective equipment. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MOORESVILLE, NC |
VIN pattern | 4T4BE46K49RXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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