Toyota Camry Complaints (2008)

1,095 consumer complaints on file.

#11501983January 16, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ABS/VSC actuator pump failure and with the abs alarm on causing constant drain to the system needing jump every time or to disconnect 12v every time parked. Dealer diagnosed wrong last year stating 12v battery needed replacement. I did the $500. It did NOT fix the problem. Now dealer states actuator pump failure - replace/fix price approx $4,000. I asked for diagnostic readouts to prove to me that they have it right this time. (I'm over 50 hours into this ABS failure) he refused and would not agree to refund my money if I would go ahead with their advised repair. My car has only 116,000 miles on it! I've checked around & it seems that my model should be part of recall/repair. I've gotten nothing written from Toyota when I have inquired in writing. Extremely dangerous, this failure!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11492221November 4, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
replaced meter assy.$1141.00 ,replaced actuator assy. $793.00 =$1934 dollars i still have electrical problems
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491669October 31, 2022
ENGINE
Vehicle consumes an excessive amount of oil.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482753September 3, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY DASHBOARD IS MELTING THUS CAUSING A GLARE WHICH AFFECTS VISABILITY WHEN DRIVING
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11482108August 30, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
There was unexpected and unintended acceleration that resulted in hitting a house and causing a lot of damage.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479867August 17, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Visors fall out and will not stay secured, allowing for sun to grt into eyes while driving. This is compounded by the fact that the dashboard is melting and very shiny. Common problems with this year and model. Recommend Toyota replace.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475978July 26, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2008 Toyota Camry dashboard melting Toyota advised CSP letter sent 2011. I did not receive letter. Toyota advised CSP extended until 2017. I was not advised by dealership. 2021 dashboard started getting sticky. I was advised that Toyota cannot replace as after the CSP. If my dashboard would have melted between 2011 and 2017, I would have contacted Toyota. I am not able to pay the 2600 for a new dashboard. Toyota should have not put a dashboard into a vehicle that melts and causes a glare and noxious odor. I am looking for any assistance to help get this fixed by Toyota at no cost to myself. Texas has 103 to 110 degree heat this year. Thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463097May 2, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH he fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle crashed into a water drain. There were no warning lights. There were no air bags deployed. There were no major injuries or medical reports filed. The vehicle was destroyed. There was a police report. There were no passengers. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462697April 29, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving on the highway and I smelled something burning towards my left. I looked at my door panel and saw the window switch on fire. I immediately pulled over to the side of the freeway. I opened the door, got out, and attempted to put out the fire. If I did not react fast enough I could have easily have got trapped on the driver side and would have to try to rush out of the passenger side as I wouldn’t have any control of opening the driver door or window. I had no success of extinguishing the fire and then called 911. I answered their questions and they were dispatched. I got lucky and a good samaritan had a fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire. Five minutes later the firefighters showed up. Eventually, the door panel melted to the ground from the heat. Firefighters went through the car to determine if the fire was out. They gave the okay, took my information, and left me with an inspection number. CHP also came by to check on me. He didn’t leave any inspection numbers. The car is available for inspection if need be. The was no warning lamps, messages, etc. I’m not sure if the problem has been reproduced the dealer or independent shop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457949March 23, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
Breaks are not working. ABS is acting like it is in panic situation. it happens randomly. I almost went and hit somebody due to car not stopping. I am able to reproduce the issue but Toyota dealer is not accepting it. he says without seeing fault code in Toyota diagnostic tool they can't do anything. they are asking me continuously drive the vehicle. if I drive knowingly there is an issue with ABS who will be liable for accident or death. I saw few NHTSA complains raised similar to my issue. Here they are. NHTSA Compliant id: 11327259 and 11321857. Please take this seriously and help us out. There are many owners experiencing similar issues for the same model vehicles. They have done recall on hybrid model but non hybrid vehicles have same problem. you can reach me at [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456009March 10, 2022
ENGINE
The contact's sister-in-law owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while his sister-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon inspecting the engine, the contact noticed there was no engine oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle had consumed an excessive amount of engine oil, causing the engine to fail. The independent mechanic advised the contact to tow the vehicle to the local dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as there was no recall associated with the VIN and the vehicle warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455379March 6, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASH HAS MELTED ON THE DRIVER SIDE CAUSING A BLIND SPOT IN THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING OBSTRUCTED VIEW WHILE DRIVING
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452736February 18, 2022
ENGINE
Excessive oil consumption and vehicle acts like it wants to stall when trying to take off. It stalls when trying to take off after stopping at a red light, stop sign etc. I’m also drive 50 miles daily to work and back home. I’m putting in oil about every other day. No oils on ground, changed gaskets and oil changes- excessive consumption. I bought the car in 2014 from carmax
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450055February 2, 2022
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Brake actuator failure is too common in this vehicle. Needs to be an open warranty without limitation. This is a safety issue Toyota should be handling. On June 25, 2014, Toyota initiated a Warranty Enhancement Program (ZE1) to extend warranty coverage for the brake actuator assembly and skid control ECU/brake pedal stroke sensor in certain MY 2007 to 2011 Toyota Camry hybrid vehicles. Toyota's program covers repairs related to two conditions: internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator assembly; and overly sensitive monitoring logic for the Brake Pedal Stroke Sensor. Melting dash is ridiculous as well. I can only imagine what kind of cancer I will be getting from inhaling the noxious fumes from the melting dash.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11441808November 27, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The issue is with the 2008 Toyota Camry dashboard that is melting shining reflective light straight into my eye. Toyota is not treating this as a recall matter, and only did a Customer program to get it repaired for a short time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439380November 4, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Subject: Toyota I purchased a 2008 Toyota Camry many years ago. I still have the vehicle and there is a safety issue having to do with dashboard. There was extended product warranty coverage that ended in 2019 on the defect. I was not notified about this issue. When I contacted Toyota they said I "may" have been notified if I brought it to a Toyota dealer for service (which I did not). The issue is the dashboard starts to melt and gets sticky and causes glare on the windshield during the day when sunlight hits it and at night when vehicle lights are oncoming. I moved to Florida in late 2019 and noticed the safety issue at that time. If you google the issue (Toyota dashboard recall) it made the news etc. Toyota was able to make it a product issue and was able to then use the extended warranty rather than calling it a safety issue. The articles on the issue (even from Toyota state it causes glare). Can this be looked into or at a minimum have the laws changed so these safety concerns can't be listed as a product issue? I would have thought this would have been a class action lawsuit with the number of issues because of this safety problem. My understanding is safety recalls do not expire and in my opinion (and many others on line that have the same issue) this is a safety issue. I had contacted the AGs Office in Florida and they suggested I make contact with your office. Below is some information on the melting dashboards. In 2014 Toyota offered to replace dashboards in 3.4 million vehicles after owners in sunny states like Arizona and Florida reported that their dashboards were melting, causing a dangerous glare on the windshield. ... Toyota's extended warranty on dashboards expired in 2019. Thank you for your time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439277November 3, 2021
AIR BAGS
I was driving behind a box truck and they made a abrupt stop so I had to as well and I rear ended the truck my brake peddle went all the way to the floor none of my airbags went off not one
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11435639October 5, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a very sticky dashboard which reflects a strong glare and blind my drive view very bad sometimes. I have encountered several cases in which I almost missed traffic lights and stop sign. It puts my in very dangerous driving. I called my Toyota dealer and was told that it will cost over $1500 to replace it. I wonder why Toyota didn't issue a recall on this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11434419September 26, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sticky dashboard creating glare on windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432360September 9, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
VSC light came on. No breaks. Almost hit the car in front of me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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