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2008 Toyota CamryProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,141 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,141
Crashes
121
Fires
20
Recalls
8
TSBs
409
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,141 complaints, 121 crashes, 20 fires, and 8 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.0x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive oil consumption

139 complaints • Severity 7.9/10

$X,XXX
2

dashboard melting

35 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
3

sun visor broken

11 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
4

dashboard breaking

6 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

engline light goes on car lurches and dies

5 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the VisibilityHIGH

284 owners reported visibility issues — failures commonly reported around 59K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

180
0–30K
249
30–60K
188
60–90K
98
90–120K
63
120–150K
60
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (249 reports) • Median: 59K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Visibility (284 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Visibility284 (25%)
Engine139 (12%)
Other107 (9%)
Speed Control98 (9%)
Structure85 (7%)
Brakes74 (6%)
Structure:body52 (5%)
Electrical42 (4%)

2008 Toyota Camry: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2008 Toyota Camry, with 284 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 59,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 59K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2008 Toyota Camry, with 139 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2008 Toyota Camry, with 98 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2008 Toyota Camry, with 85 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
07
33
08
23
09
165
10
135
11
109
12
68
13
189
14
68
15
68
16
63
17
66
18
47
19
35
20
20
21
15
22
11
23
6
24
7
25
6
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Toyota Camry. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

07E082000Oct 2007

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.

09V388000Dec 2009

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.

10V017000Feb 2010

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.

10V035000May 2010

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.

10V036000May 2010

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA07010ClosedOpened Aug 2007 · closed Oct 2007

UNWANTED ACCELERATION, FLOOR MAT

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

EA12006ClosedOpened Jun 2012 · closed Feb 2013

Power Window Master Switch Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PE12002ClosedOpened Feb 2012 · closed Jun 2012

Power Window Master Switch Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is the worst model year for the Toyota Camry according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2008 Toyota Camry vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

1,141

Class avg

228

5.0x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,141 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2008 Toyota Camry: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Toyota Camry?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Toyota Camry is related to the visibility, with 284 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 2008 Toyota Camry has 1,141 complaints, 121 crash reports, and 20 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.0x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Toyota Camry problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Toyota Camry has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Camry problems start?
Based on 838 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 59,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2008 Toyota Camry data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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