Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2008 Toyota Camry — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2012 to Dec 2017
The most reported issue is visibility problems (189 complaints). 109 complaints involved crashes. 17 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (8)
NHTSA Campaign: 14V743000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V396000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
NHTSA Campaign: 12V491000
Component: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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.
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
NHTSA Campaign: 09V388000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Risk: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V035000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V036000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER: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.
Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
NHTSA Campaign: 10V017000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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.
Risk: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA Campaign: 07E082000
Component: EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (AWFM) SPECIFICALLY SOLD AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES. THE AWFM INCLUDES TWO GROMMET HOLES AND RETAINING HOOKS (CLIPS) TO SECURE THE MAT TO THE VEHICLE'S CARPET. IF THE AWFM IS NOT SECURED BY ITSELF OR IF IT IS PLACED ON TOP OF AN EXISTING CARPETING FLOOR MAT, THE MAT COULD MOVE FORWARD DURING THE VEHICLE USAGE AND IT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Risk: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION WHEN RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, IT MAY INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Fix: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES ABOUT THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH NOT ALL OF THESE OWNERS WILL HAVE PURCHASED THE ALL WEATHER MATS. IF THE OWNER HAD NOT PURCHASED THE MATS, THEY ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL. THIS LETTER WILL ADVISE OWNERS WHEN REPLACEMENT MATS WILL BE AVAILABLE OR HOW TO RETURN THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT SET TO OBTAIN A REFUND. A SECOND LETTER WILL BE SENT AFTER MATS ARE AVAILABLE REQUESTING OWNERS TO RETURN THEIR MATS TO A LEXUS OR TOYOTA DEALER FOR EXCHANGE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE MAT. THE FIRST LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE SENT DURING EARLY OCTOBER 2007 AND THE SECOND IN LATE NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT THE LEXUS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-255-3987 OR THE TOYOTA CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER AT 1-888-270-9371.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 1174)
Visibility/wiper →4 issues
Your dashboard has become soft, sticky, and shiny, especially in warm weather, creating a mirror-like glare that reflects sunlight directly into your eyes and severely impairs your ability to see the road, pedestrians, and traffic signals. The degraded material also emits a strong odor and may pose chemical exposure risks. Fixing this typically involves replacing the dashboard pad or applying a protective dashboard cover to reduce glare and restore visibility.
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Your dashboard is melting and reflecting glare onto your windshield, creating unsafe driving conditions that worsen in rain and at night. You've discovered Toyota has an existing replacement program for this issue but weren't notified about it. Toyota is looking into arranging an inspection at a dealership to address the problem.
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Your dashboard reflects light onto your front windshield, making it hard to see clearly while driving. Additionally, your dashboard material is sticky and peels easily when touched. Toyota has acknowledged this issue with a technical service bulletin, but says your car is outside the warranty timeframe and won't help. Other repair shops also won't repair it because of the known issue. Fixing this will likely require a complete dashboard replacement.
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Your driver's side sun visor suddenly dropped into the full down position on its own, blocking your forward view while driving. This happened unexpectedly and could create a visibility hazard. The visor clip or hinge mechanism likely failed and will need to be replaced or repaired.
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Structure →4 issues
Your dashboard has become sticky and is starting to deteriorate. The dealer identified this as a recall issue, but the recall repair period has expired, so the dealership won't fix it under warranty. You'll likely need to replace the dashboard or have it professionally restored to fix the problem.
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Your dashboard has become sticky and is reflecting excessive sun glare into your eyes, making it harder to see the road safely while driving. This glare can be a distraction and visibility hazard. The issue typically requires either dashboard refinishing or replacement to resolve the glare problem.
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Your dashboard material has melted and become sticky, causing it to reflect light into your eyes while driving during the day. This is a distraction and visibility issue that your Toyota dealer has confirmed requires a full dashboard replacement. The dealer has not yet performed this repair.
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Your dashboard is melting, becoming sticky, and cracking, making it impossible to clean or wipe down. This is a cosmetic issue with no safety warning lights, but it affects the appearance of your interior. Your dealer mentioned there's a recall related to this problem and referred you to NHTSA for more information. Fixing this typically involves replacing the dashboard assembly.
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Service Brakes →3 issues
Your car's anti-lock braking system (ABS) is malfunctioning, causing weak braking that requires excessive force to stop the vehicle and occasional complete brake failure. You may notice the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) warning light on and hear a ringing sound from the brake system. The ABS module may need to be replaced or professionally repaired by a technician.
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Your brake system has a leak in the actuator and pump assembly that prevents pressure from building up properly. This means your brake pedal may not work or may feel unresponsive, creating a serious safety hazard. A crash has already occurred related to this issue. The fix will likely involve replacing or repairing the brake actuator and pump assembly to stop the leak and restore brake function.
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Your ABS (anti-lock braking) system may be failing, causing weak braking performance and requiring excessive force to stop the car. You might see a VSC warning light on the dashboard and hear a ringing sound from the brakes. The fix will likely involve replacing the ABS module and having the brake system inspected and potentially serviced.
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Unknown Or Other →3 issues
Your dashboard has started melting and become sticky and shiny, creating dangerous glare on your windshield that makes it hard to see while driving, especially in sunlight. This was a known recall issue that expired in 2017, but you only discovered the problem after taking ownership of the vehicle in March 2025. Fixing this will likely require a complete dashboard replacement.
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Your dashboard has become sticky and cracked, which releases an unpleasant smell when the car heats up. The sticky dashboard also creates a glare on your windshield that can be blinding and make driving difficult. You've owned this car since 2014 and were never notified about a recall for this issue. Fixing this would likely involve having the dashboard replaced or repaired by a dealer.
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Your dashboard has developed cracks that have been getting worse over time, even after you've tried treating it with leather oils and other products. The cracks continue to spread despite your efforts to maintain it. Fixing this typically involves either repairing the cracks with specialized dashboard repair kits or replacing the dashboard panel entirely.
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Electrical System,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance →1 issue
Your car's ABS light and brake warning light are both on, and you're experiencing difficulty braking. Your air conditioner is also malfunctioning, and these problems may be related to each other. The issue likely involves the brake system and electrical components that control both braking and climate functions.
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Structure,visibility/wiper →1 issue
Your dashboard is reflecting off the windshield and creating glare that makes it difficult to see the road ahead. You've contacted Toyota about a warranty extension that's no longer available, and you believe this visibility issue contributed to a crash your daughter was involved in on February 14th, 2023. This reflection problem should be addressed, as it impacts your ability to drive safely.
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Suspension →1 issue
Your rear suspension trailing arm body mounts have rusted severely, causing structural damage that compromises their integrity. While the mounts may look okay at first glance, they crumble easily when tapped, leaving large sections missing. If these mounts fail completely, you could lose control of your vehicle.
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Electrical System →1 issue
Your hybrid battery failed without warning while you were backing out of your garage, causing a sudden loss of power to the steering and brakes, which led to a collision with a brick gate. After the crash, your car won't drive and displays warning messages including "check hybrid system" and "low voltage park immediately." A mechanic confirmed the hybrid battery failed and is overheating. Replacing the hybrid battery pack should restore normal power and function to your vehicle.
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Steering,electrical System,traction Control System →1 issue
Your car's power steering, traction control, and ABS warning lights came on when you started it, and your speedometer stopped working. The dealer found that your front wheel sensors had failed. Even after replacing the sensors, the problem continued. This happened at around 147,000 miles.
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Engine →1 issue
Your engine is consuming oil excessively, requiring frequent top-ups after just 1,000 miles of driving. You're also seeing a low oil pressure warning light on your dashboard. This suggests your engine may have internal wear or a leak that needs professional inspection.
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