2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

20072009
Complaints
225
Crashes
18
Fires
3
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#161 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:103,200 mi
Crash-related:2
#238 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:75,816 mi
Crash-related:6
#317 complaints

Visibility

Avg mileage:51,450 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Brakes
61
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
103,200
Unintended Acceleration
38
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
75,816
Visibility
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,450
Electronic Stability Control
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
118,972
Structural Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
176,859
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
114,886
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
63,222
Wipers & Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,480
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
62,958
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
109,000
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Electric
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~2,519,424 vehicles.

12V491000Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
~2,519,424 affected

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.

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2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid has 225 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 61 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Brakes (61 complaints, avg 103,200 mi); Unintended Acceleration (38 complaints, avg 75,816 mi); Visibility (17 complaints, avg 51,450 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,509 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid include 18 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,519,424 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (brakes) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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