2007 Toyota Camry Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 323 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,911 miles. The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (63% of reports).
- 323visibility complaints
- 61,911median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $270typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sun visor: mentioned in 203 of 323 complaints (63%)
- Driver side: mentioned in 166 of 323 complaints (51%)
- Stay position: mentioned in 22 of 323 complaints (7%)
- Obstructing view: mentioned in 17 of 323 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 2007 Toyota Camry at $270, and half of them between $200 and $300.
Based on 28 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2006–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 266 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 323 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 5 an injury.
Toyota Camry visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Camry | 1 | 2% | 8,000 |
| 2022 Camry | 2 | 3% | 23,551 |
| 2021 Camry | 3 | 2% | 17,500 |
| 2020 Camry | 6 | 2% | 43,500 |
| 2019 Camry | 3 | 1% | 63,560 |
| 2018 Camry | 5 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 2017 Camry | 1 | 1% | 100 |
| 2016 Camry | 3 | 2% | 66,211 |
| 2015 Camry | 2 | 1% | 12,700 |
| 2014 Camry | 6 | 1% | 1,700 |
| 2013 Camry | 5 | 2% | 15,360 |
| 2012 Camry | 16 | 3% | 14,185 |
| 2011 Camry | 30 | 5% | 58,500 |
| 2010 Camry | 14 | 2% | 14,200 |
| 2009 Camry | 34 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2008 Camry | 186 | 20% | 46,361 |
| 2007 Camry | 323 | 11% | 61,911 |
| 2006 Camry | 8 | 3% | 11,511 |
| 2005 Camry | 9 | 1% | 72,000 |
| 2004 Camry | 12 | 2% | 52,350 |
| 2003 Camry | 20 | 3% | 21,000 |
| 2002 Camry | 19 | 2% | 22,550 |
| 2001 Camry | 4 | 1% | 51,300 |
| 2000 Camry | 13 | 3% | 38,100 |
| 1999 Camry | 26 | 5% | 76,000 |
| 1998 Camry | 10 | 2% | 32,096 |
| 1997 Camry | 9 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Camry | 26 | 6% | 67,486 |
| 1995 Camry | 8 | 3% | 70,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Problem: Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Risk: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
The dashboard on my camry is melting causing a sticky residue. My safety concern is while driving the car, sun causes a glare on to the windshield preventing me from seeing any on coming traffic, or objects. Without clear visibility driving this car has caused me several near head on collisions…
Takata recall sun visors falling down
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Toyota Camrys have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 323 owner complaints about visibility for the 2007 Toyota Camry (11% of the 2,887 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Toyota Camry visibility?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 61,911 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry?
Owners report a typical cost of $270 (half paid between $200 and $300), from 28 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 2007 Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 203 of 323 complaints, followed by “driver side” (166).
Other 2007 Toyota Camry problems
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (510)
- Structure problems (403)
- Engine problems (377)
- Power Train problems (266)
- Electrical System problems (231)
- Service Brakes problems (228)
- Visibility/wiper problems (218)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (152)
See all 2007 Toyota Camry problems or visibility problems across all Camry years.