Worst 2008 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Visibility
Engine Problems
Wipers & Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 180 | 2 | — | 52,946 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 131 | 2 | 2 | 102,380 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 104 | 1 | 2 | 75,118 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 98 | 34 | 2 | 41,272 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 85 | — | — | 76,252 mi | |
| Brakes | 56 | 6 | 1 | 119,529 mi | |
| Body Structure | 52 | 7 | 1 | 82,947 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 42 | 3 | 5 | 92,351 mi | |
| Airbags | 38 | 28 | — | 77,955 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 31 | 6 | — | 61,837 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 28 | — | — | 53,368 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 20 | 5 | — | 17,580 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 19 | 1 | 2 | 16,202 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 18 | 2 | 1 | 60,590 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 17 | 6 | — | 25,639 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 24,057 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 11 | — | — | 79,952 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 7 | — | 72,575 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 30,900 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 58,060 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | 2 | 1 | 97,008 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Toyota Camry
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,185,902 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.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
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.
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.
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
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2008 Toyota Camry — FAQ
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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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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