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Toyota Camry Hybrid Rattles, Bumps, & Squeaks

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Hearing some strange noises and can't figure out whatthey are? This is the place to start your investigation.


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Re: squeak in passenger side dash (07 Camry Hybrid) [orbiter] by tsy
Jan 13, 2008 (2:03 am)
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Replying to: orbiter (Jan 12, 2008 11:11 am)

Thanks for the info! I'll give it a try. My car was built in Japan as well, I was actually hoping it would be built better than the first cars coming out of Kentucky, but it hasn't been the case. I'm beginning to think the fit and finish in the new GM cars is better than this Camry! Certainly the last Hyundai I rode in was put together better than my car.
 
Well, hopefully they'll fix this- I heard a new buzzing sound above my left ear today- they just keep coming!
 
tom
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Dash rattles on 07 Camry SE-V6 by pacamry1
Apr 03, 2008 (6:42 am)
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Interesting to read your comments about the rattles on the hybrid model. I have suffered similar issues with my 07 SE, an annoyance on an otherwise great car. It's worse in cold weather. Dealer hesitant to employ service pack (I mentioned this to them after reading these posts - great information here!!) as it requires taking apart the whole dash. They've replaced the plastic clips mentioned in this series of posts. So far so good, but the weather is also warmer! Now the moonroof also rattles. Car only has 14K miles on it.
 
I've owned several Toyotas and this is my second Camry. I'm usually impressed with the build quality but this Camry is a disappointment. Wish I had bought one of the new Malibus instead, for less money.
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Re: Dash rattles on 07 Camry SE-V6 [pacamry1] by tsy
Apr 08, 2008 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: pacamry1 (Apr 03, 2008 6:42 am)

I just had the dash done. The had to take apart the whole dashboard and replace some clips and put in some foam insulation. Finally, after a year, no dash rattles!
 
Unfortunately, now I can hear rattles from the B pillars and the center console squeak!
 
While I am happy with the car as a whole, I too am disappointed with Toyota's quality control. I hope Toyota watches their backs because they're going to be passed by Hyundai!!!!
 
tom
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clips and new insulation needed by pacamry1
Apr 08, 2008 (12:14 pm)
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Update to my previous post, I had to have the dash taken out and new insulation put in. Dealer was hesittant to do it, but after two days when other fixes didn't work they finally did the repair. No noise - Finally!! Quality fit and finish on interior of my 07 camry is worst I have seen in five Toyotas I have owned. Toyota had better get a handle on this.
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Re: squeak in passenger side dash (07 Camry Hybrid) [orbiter] by tshunter
Apr 14, 2008 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: orbiter (Jan 12, 2008 11:11 am)

Is there a way to get the Vin#s that were included in the service bulletin?
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Thumps on roof by eric64
Jun 08, 2008 (10:26 am)
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My THC has 35k miles with no problems, but yesterday while driving a steady 60mph I heard two loud thumps seemingly from the roof. There were no cars or trucks anywhere near me, so I stopped and looked at the roof and trunk; no dents. No change in driving. I continued on and an hour later as I sat in downtown traffic, not moving, it happened again; two loud thumps very close together seemingly from the roof area. I had nothing in the trunk or back seat. Now that it has happened twice, I am nervous; once driving, once sitting still. Could it be a battery problem? Still no change in driving ability or mileage.
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Re: squeak in passenger side dash (07 Camry Hybrid) [orbiter] by sibbald
Jun 19, 2008 (7:19 pm)
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Replying to: orbiter (Jan 12, 2008 11:11 am)

Thankyou so much! I have a July 2007 Hybrid (Japan built) and love the car. The only problem is the dash squeaks and rattles that are so annoying. Today I decided to search my favour site, Edmonds and came up with this post. I called my dealer (I'm in Canada) and they first denied any knowledge of this service bulletin. I wasn't rude but they must have got the message that I wasn't happy b/c a short time later I received a phone call from the service manager. They now acknowledge this service bulletin and my car qualifies. I hope to have the work done within the next month. I purchased out of town due to the wait list. Thanks again, I would not have had any idea without your help! Cheers, Tom - Victoria
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Re: squeak in passenger side dash (07 Camry Hybrid) [sibbald] by pacamry1
Jun 20, 2008 (3:55 am)
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Replying to: sibbald (Jun 19, 2008 7:19 pm)

Great to hear! My dealer in the U.S. didn't want to do the service bulletin work at first because it involved taking out the dash, replacing the clamps and re-insulating. But what a difference after they did the work!! My 07 SE-V6 is now as quiet and smooth as a Toyota should be. Cheers,
GH, Pennsylvania
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Chirping sound from the rear battery air vent by jrthom
Jul 22, 2008 (4:19 pm)
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We purchased a 2008 Camry Hybrid in October which just recently turned 7000 miles. A few days ago, we began to hear a high-pitched chirping noises when hitting small and large bumps in the road. Though the noises were apparently coming from the interior battery air vent, the fact they were made as we drove over bumps made me suspect they were related to the suspension or shocks. We didn't begin to hear them until we had driven about 60 miles, and the next day didn't hear them in the morning but they returned in the afternoon. Has anyone else experienced anything similar? I'm taking it into the dealer tomorrow but assume they won't hear anything.

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