Worst 2008 Toyota Camry Solara Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Structural Problems
Unintended Acceleration
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 15 | — | — | 42,700 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 5 | — | 15,427 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 1 | — | 72,603 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 72,752 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 183,035 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Rear Window Defogger | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Interior | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Toyota Camry Solara
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~279,166 vehicles.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
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2008 Toyota Camry Solara — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Does the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry Solara reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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