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2008 Toyota Camry: Complaints, Recalls, and Known Problems

Owners have filed 1,176 safety complaints about the 2008 Toyota Camry with U.S. regulators. Here's what the federal data shows, system by system.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · Retrieved July 14, 2026 · Counts change as new reports are filed

1,176
Complaints
8
Recalls
5
Investigations

Complaints for this vehicle report 109 crashes, 17 fires, 71 injuries. No deaths have been reported.

Key findings
  1. Visibility & lighting leads the complaint list, cited in 342 of 1,176 complaints, followed by Body & structure.
  2. Complaints peaked 6 years after the model year (218 filed in 2014) — a pattern consistent with wear-out failures rather than assembly defects.
  3. 5 NHTSA defect investigations are associated with this vehicle.

What owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle system involved. For the 2008 Toyota Camry, here is how reports break down by system.

Complaints by vehicle system
System mentions in 1,176 complaints · a complaint can cite more than one system
Visibility & lighting
342
Body & structure
191
Speed control
169
Engine & cooling
162
Brakes & stability
158
Other / unspecified
141
Airbags & restraints
58
Electrical
55

"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."

Owner complaint filed August 2022 · Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA ODI 11479867

"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."

Owner complaint filed November 2021 · Visibility/Wiper · NHTSA ODI 11441808

When complaints were filed

For most vehicles, complaint volume spikes early and tapers off. The 2008 Toyota Camry peaked later than usual, in 2014.

Complaints filed per year — 2008 Toyota Camry
Year the complaint was filed, not the incident year
7
36
27
153
147
114
75
218
67
67
68
64
48
30
18
14
9
4
8
2
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2026 is a partial year (through July 14, 2026). A late peak is the signature of wear-out failures: parts that don't fail until the vehicle has years and miles on it.

How the 2008 compares with other model years

Across the Toyota Camry model years we track, the 2007 has the most complaints on file (3,613); the 2008 ranks 3 of 3.

Total complaints by model year — Toyota Camry
All complaints on file per model year, as of July 14, 2026
3,613
2008
1,176
1,408
Older model years have had more time on the road to accumulate complaints — compare adjacent years, not endpoints.

Recall history: 8 recalls

8 recalls apply to some or all 2008 Toyota Camry vehicles. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, with no time limit.

Sep 200707E-082
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 ITS…

Oct 200909V-388
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.

Jan 201010V-017
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 TH…

Feb 201010V-035
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 CAPAC…

Feb 201010V-036
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.

Oct 201212V-491
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 precis…

Nov 201414V-743
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 affect…

Jun 201616V-396
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 Priu…

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Frequently asked questions

How many complaints does the 2008 Toyota Camry have?

As of July 14, 2026, owners have filed 1,176 complaints about the 2008 Toyota Camry with NHTSA. The most-reported system is visibility & lighting.

How many recalls does the 2008 Toyota Camry have?

The 2008 Toyota Camry has 8 NHTSA recalls on file. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.

Methodology & source

All figures come from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public APIs: the Office of Defects Investigation complaint database, the recalls database, and NCAP safety ratings, retrieved July 14, 2026.

Complaints are self-reported by consumers and are not verified by NHTSA or by this site. A single complaint may cite multiple vehicle systems, so system mentions can sum to more than the complaint total. Complaint volume is influenced by fleet size, media attention, and recall notices, and is not by itself a measure of defect rates.

This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Nothing here is repair, purchase, or legal advice. For your specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and consult a qualified technician.