Toyota Camry Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 805 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Toyota Camry across 30 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (323). The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (45% of reports).
- 805visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $280typical 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 365 of 805 complaints (45%)
- Driver side: mentioned in 297 of 805 complaints (37%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the Toyota Camry at $280, and half of them between $210 and $500.
Based on 67 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2026), 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 589 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 805 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 12 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 (3)
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Model years: 2007, 2009
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:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Model years: 2013, 2014
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
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.
I own a 2018 Toyota Camry XSE with a sunroof that is currently stuvck in tilt/ open position and will not close. Multiple independent mechanics have refused to attempt repair due to the high likelihood of the glass or mechanism breaking, and have advised that only Toyota dealership should handle…
The panoramic roof on the 2018 Camry XSE is stuck in the vented position and will not close. This is a known issue with this car and year, as well as other years. Window makes loud noises when trying to close and just remains open with no other way to manually close it.
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Camry. While the contactâs wife was inside the parked vehicle and attempting to open the sunroof, there was an abnormal sound coming from the sunroof while attempting to close it. The motor to open the sunroof was covered and made a sound; however, the sunroof…
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that bubbles or air spaces were forming on the rear windshield. The contact stated that some air bubbles the size of a dime were on the windshield. The contact stated that the bubbles were forming where the tinted portion of the windshield…
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the sunroof rose up independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the sunroof needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Camrys have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 805 owner complaints about visibility for the Toyota Camry. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Camry visibility?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the Toyota Camry?
Owners report a typical cost of $280 (half paid between $210 and $500), from 67 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 365 of 805 complaints, followed by “driver side” (297).
Other Toyota Camry problems
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (3,041)
- Power Train problems (1,644)
- Air Bags problems (1,520)
- Engine problems (1,490)
- Structure problems (1,392)
- Electrical System problems (1,184)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (1,092)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,064)
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