2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 14%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,790miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 14% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,790 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My dashboard is melting, since it is melting it is causing the dashboard to be really shiney, which is causing a huge reflection on my windshield, which is making it hard to see out. The dashboard is also really sticky from melting, and im also concerned about the airbags because of this.”
NHTSA complaint #11233757, filed 2019-07, 105,000 miles“Re: TSB-l-sb-0144-11 sticky/melting dashboard the car is 6 months beyond the date of the warranty enhancement period. Since the condition of shiny stickiness of the dashboard did not come to my attention until after the enhancement period, I believe that I am nevertheless entitled to the repair of the dashboard by Toyota and that coverage should be also extended to the replacement of certain ancillary parts related to the replacement that might be damaged as a result of the warranty repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231368, filed 2019-07, 47,000 miles“The dashboard on my Toyota camry is melting leaving a very shining effect that makes it difficult to see due to the glare. I have tried to clean it but nothing works and everthing sticks to it. I understand Toyota is aware of the problem but will not do anythng to repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #10627556, filed 2014-08, 120,000 miles“2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid dashboard melting in florida sun. I am concerned that the airbags will not deploy properly due to defect. Contacted Toyota regarding defect and was told that they know about the problem and have fixed the problem, but owners like me are out of luck. The cost for new dashboard is $1,400. I asked if they were certain that it would not affect airbag deployment and was told there is no way to know for sure.”
NHTSA complaint #10598318, filed 2014-06, 110,000 miles“My husband & I were involved in a collision with a deer on june 8, 2014, with our 2009 Camry Hybrid. We were traveling about 70 MPH on interstate 72 east around jacksonville, il. It was a front end collision as you will see in the pictures. Neither of us was injured; however, the air bags did not deploy. Had this been something stationary that we had the collision with we would have been injured. Can you tell me why this would happen? I am now very concerned for my safety in my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10597307, filed 2014-06, 109,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 6% |
| 2025 | 32 | 18% |
| 2019 | 2 | 18% |
| 2015 | 1 | 7% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 11% |
| 2012 | 7 | 13% |
| 2011 | 5 | 22% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 16 | 14% |
| 2008 | 19 | 12% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
59 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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