2008 Toyota Camry
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Visibility is the leading concern among 1,178 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 25 Camry model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 109 involved a crash and 17 involved a fire. 71 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
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.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 10, 2012
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.
If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
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.
Campaign 12V491000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
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.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
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.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 21, 2010
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 10V017000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 5, 2009
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 09V388000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentSep 26, 2007
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 07E082000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
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Steering, Structure, Vehicle speed control, May 16, 2014, crash
WHEN PULLING INTO A GRAVEL PARKING SPACE AT LESS THAN 5MPH. CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE, JUMPED A CONCRETE PARKING STOP, BECAME PARTIALLY AIRBORNE ON THE RIGHT SIDE , COMING DOWN IN A DEPRESSION AFTER 25 FT. BRAKE WAS FULLY DEPRESSED THROUGH EVENT. VISUAL INSPECTION AND MANUAL CHECK AFTER INCIDENT SHOWED NOTHING IMPEDING EITHER GAS PEDAL OR BRAKE. MATS FIRMLY ATTACHED. WE HAVE PHOTOS OF THE ACCELERATION TRACKS AND THE DITCH WHERE IT LANDED. DAMAGE TO FASCIA, BUMPER, AIR DAM. ALIGNMENT, POSSIBLE TIRE DAMAGE. EST. $800 - $1200. OUR COMPLAINT IS CAR SAT AT DEALER FOR 2 MONTHS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE OUTCOME WAS THAT NOTHING WAS RECORDED ON THE BLACK BOX AND VEHICLE PASSED INSPECTIONS ON A LIFT. THEREFORE EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ISSUE TOYOTA WILL DO NOTHING. RECOMMENDATION FROM BOTH CONSUMER REPORTS AND EDMUNDS IS A BRAKE OVERRIDE SHOULD BE INSTALLED. WHEN THIS WAS MENTIONED THEY SAID NO THE CAR DOESN'T NEED IT. ONE OF OUR COMPLAINTS IS TOYOTA MOTOR SALES U.S.A. TOOK 2 MONTHS TO RESOLVE THIS. THEY DIDN'T RETURN PHONE CALLS OR NOTIFY THE DEALER OF ANY RESULTS. DEALER STATED TOYOTA WOULDN'T LET THEM WORK ON THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. DURING THIS 2 MONTHS WE HAD TO RENT A CAR OUT OF POCKET (INSURANCE PAID 2 WEEKS). OVER $1000. BOTH MY WIFE AND I FEEL VERY LUCKY THIS INCIDENT DIDN'T HAPPEN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY OR NEXT TO A SOLID WALL. IF IT HAD THERE WAS A GOOD CHANCE WE COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED AND THE DAMAGE MUCH WORSE. DEALING WITH BOTH THE DEALER AND TOYOTA U.S.A. WAS FRUSTRATING AND POINTLESS. WE HAVE PICKED UP THE CAR AND ARE CONSIDERING TRADING IT IN BUT ARE SHOCKED TO FIND IN 2 YEARS IT HAS DEPRECATED BY $8000! THIS HAS BEEN A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE AND A MONETARY LOSS AS WELL. TO AT LEAST GET THE BRAKE OVERRIDE WOULD BE SOME SATISFACTION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, May 10, 2014
DASHBOARD HAS MELTED. *TR
Structure, May 8, 2014
THE DASHBOARD IS EXTREMELY STICKY / MELTING. IT CREATES A BAD GLARE MAKING IT HARD TO SEE WHEN DAYTIME DRIVING. *TR
Structure, May 3, 2014
I HAVE A TOYOTA CAMRY 2008. I REPORTED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY WHEN I WENT FOR MY 32,000 MILE CHECK UP. THE DEALER REP. SAID," OH DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT, I'M SURE THERE WILL BE A RECALL BECAUSE WE ARE SEEING IT ON LOTS OF CARS. MY DAUGHTER IN LAW HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON HER 2007 MODEL. BOTH OF OURS WERE GRAY IN COLOR. SEVERAL YEARS LATER AND NO RECALL AND A DISGUSTING DASH BOARD. IT IS SO MELTED THAT IN FLORIDA WITH OUR HIGH BUG COUNT, I HAVE TO PULL BUGS AND WINGS OUT WITH A TWEEZER WHEN WINTER ROLLS AROUND. THE DASHBOARD GETS A LITTLE LESS SOFT IN THE COLD WEATHER, BUT IS STILL STICKY AND CANNOT BE CLEANED. IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO LAND ON THE DASHBOARD, A FLOATING PIECE OF PAPER, A BOX IN THE FRONT SEAT THAT FALLS FORWARD AND IT EITHER STICKS OR TAKES A GOUGE OUT OF THE DASHBOARD. *TR
Structure, Apr 30, 2014
THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD OF THE CAR IS MELTING. IT IS VERY STICKY, SOFT AND CANNOT BE TOUCHED. IT APPEARS WET AND SLICK AND IS MAKING A GLARE APPEAR WHEN YOU LOOK OUT OF THE FRONT WINDOW. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT IS IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISION. *JS
Structure, Apr 30, 2014
THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD OF THE CAR IS MELTING. IT IS VERY STICKY AND SOFT.IT CANNOT BE TOUCHED. IT APPEARS WET AND SLICK AND IS MAKING A GLARE APPEAR WHEN YOU LOOK OUT OF THE FRONT WINDOW. *JS
Structure, Apr 30, 2014
DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND GLARE IS HINDERING VISION OF ROAD. *JS
Structure, Apr 30, 2014
THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING. IT HAS BECOME VERY STICKY AND SHINNY. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE FRONT WINDOW DUE TO THE GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD ON SUNNY DAYS. I AM WORRIED THAT THE GLARE MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *JS
Structure, Apr 29, 2014
DASH IS MELTING. SHINY SPOTS ARE AFFECTING VISION. CANNOT CLEAN IT. WHEELS ARE RUSTED, ALL PAINT IS GONE. DEALER SAID THEY CANNOT FIX. SAID IT IS MY FAULT. *JS
Structure, Apr 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, HE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNTS AND TRANSMISSION WERE FRACTURED. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Visibility, Structure, Apr 3, 2014
MY CAR WAS PARKED OUTDOORS IN THE RAIN. THE INSIDE OF THE CAR WINDOWS WERE DRIPPING WITH MOISTURE. WHEN I DECIDED TO GO TO FOR A DRIVE, I REACHED BEHIND MY SEAT TO THE REAR FLOOR FOR MY PAPER TOWEL ROLL AND CLOTH TOWELS TO WIPE OFF THE WINDOWS AND THEY WERE SOAKED WITH WATER. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER SHIP TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE FOUR SUNROOF DRAINS HAD NO HOSE CLAMPS ON THEM THE RIGHT REAR HOSE HAD COME LOOSE CAUSING A FLOOD IN MY REAR SEAT AREA. I HAD TO HAVE ALL CARPETS REPLACED AND HOSE CLAMPS ADDED TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER DAMAGE. IT COST $2467.57 TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE BECAUSE TOYOTA DID NOT REQUIRE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE 4 DRAIN HOSES FROM THE SUNROOF. I ASKED TOYOTA IF THEY WERE GOING TO NOTIFY OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND THEY INDICATED AN ANSWER OF, NO! I THINK THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO LET OTHER TOYOTA OWNERS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM. I HAVE ALL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS WITH TOYOTA IF YOU WANT COPIES. THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS INSURANCE RATES ARE SO HIGH. MY INSURANCE PAID FOR ALL EXCEPT $60.52 OF THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS. I HAVE AAA INSURANCE. PLEASE RESPOND!!! *TR
Structure, Mar 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Structure, Vehicle speed control, Jan 8, 2014, crash
DECEMBER 21, 2013. I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE FROM A LARGE PARKING LOT, FOOT ON THE BRAKE ALMOST STOPPED; ENGINE ROARED AND I CATAPULTED OVER THE PARKING CURB INTO AND THROUGH SOME BUSHES AND OUT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BUSHES ANGLING RIGHT AND INTO THE STREET. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP AND PARK AT THE CURB APPROXIMATELY 20-30 FEET DOWN THE STREET. NO INJURY TO MYSELF OR ANY OTHER PERSON. OVER $5,000 DAMAGE TO CAR EXTERIOR EXTENSIVE SCRATCHES, BACK BUMPER CAME OFF; SOME UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE, DETAILS UNKNOWN TO ME. STILL IN BODY SHOP AS OF THE AFTERNOON OF JANUARY 8, 2014. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Oct 17, 2013
DUE TO THE DETERIORATION OF THE DASHBOARD, WHERE IT IS BASICALLY MELTING AND VERY SHINY AND STICKY, WHEN DRIVING IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SUN, THE SUNS RAYS REFLECTING OFF OF THE DASH BASICALLY ARE A BLINDING FACTOR ON VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE CLEARLY THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. I CONTACTED TOYOTA CARE CENTER AND EXPLAINED THE ISSUE WITH THE DASH DETERIORATION TO THEM. THEIR REP ACKNOWLEDGED THEY RECOGNIZED OTHER OWNERS HAD REPORTED AN ISSUE WITH THE DASH BUT UNLESS THE CAR WAS UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY, THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION. THE REP ALSO NOTED TOYOTA DETERMINED THE CAUSE TO BE "ENVIRONMENTAL" AND PRIMARILY OCCURRING IN FLORIDA, WHERE I LIVE. IN RESEARCHING OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINTS ON-LINE, THIS ISSUE IS CLEARLY SYSTEMIC. AND, THERE ARE OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS CONDITION EFFECTING VISIBILITY. HAS THE NHTSA INVESTIGATED THE POTENTIAL SAFETY CONCERN TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO TOYOTA'S SYSTEMIC DEFECT IN 2008 AND 2007 CAMRY'S THEY HAVE SOLD? I CAN PROVIDE PHOTOS UPON REQUEST. *TR
Structure, Oct 15, 2013
MY DASH ON MY CAMRY IS STICKY AND SHINY. WHEN THE SUN HITS MY DASH IT CAUSES A GLARE ON MY WINDSHIELD. THERE IS DOCUMENTATION ONLINE ABOUT SOME CAMRY'S HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS. THIS IS A DEFECT WITH THE CAR AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO REPLACE THE DASH FOR FREE. I AM TOLD THE PRICE TO REPLACE THE DASH IS $1,586 AND THAT THE DEALERSHIP WILL GIVE A 10% DISCOUNT. THE TOYOTA CORPORATE OFFICE I CONTACTED STATED THEY WOULD OFFER ASSISTANCE TO FIX THE DASH AND MY PORTION WOULD BE AROUND $700-$750. I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE AS THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Oct 7, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL GLARE, CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VISION TO BECOME IMPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE GLARE WAS DUE TO A STICKY DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASH BOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE DASHBOARD REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Structure, Aug 15, 2013
HAVE 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE. DASHBOARD IS STICKY AND SEEMS TO BE MELTING. HAVE FIDELITY PLATINUM WARRANTY, THEY REFUSED TO COVER IT. TOYOTA REGIONAL DIRECTOR OFFERED TO COVER THE REPAIR AT 50% WHICH WOULD BE OVER $800 OUT OF MY POCKET. THIS IS A FACTORY FLAW AND THE AMOUNT OF INCIDENTS REPORTED ONLINE IS STAGGERING... WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING WHEN OTHERS ARE GETTING IT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. NEXT REPORT IS TO HELP ME [XXX] AND/OR ATTORNEY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Aug 15, 2013
I AM AN OWNER OF A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SE. THE DASHBOARD ON MY VEHICLE STARTED MELTING, BECAME STICKY/SHINY AND HAS AN AWFUL GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THIS STARTED AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED ON THE VEHICLE AND MY EXTENDED WARRANTY PURCHASED DOES NOT COVER TRIM FOR THE VEHICLE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO TOYOTA FOR ROUTINE SERVICE FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND INQUIRED ABOUT THE DASHBOARD. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR THESE VEHICLES AND THEY HAVE ALREADY CHANGED MULTIPLE DASHBOARDS. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS AN EXPENSIVE PROBLEM TO RESOLVE (1100 FOR PART AND 660 FOR LABOR), AND TO CALL TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO SEE IF THEY WOULD HELP RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. AFTER A REVIEW BY TOYOTA THEY SAID THEY WOULD PAY FOR THE PART BUT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LABOR. I WAS TOLD THAT DUE TO THIS NOT BEING A RECALL THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO OFFER ANYTHING BY LAW. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE IT IS CREATING A SHINY "REFLECTING" EFFECT ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT IMPAIRS VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED GIVEN THAT IT IS A HAZARD TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DUE TO THIS I AM BITING THE BULLET AND WILL PAY TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. ALTHOUGH, WHAT WORRIES ME ARE THE DRIVERS HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND UNABLE TO AFFORD THE REPAIRS DUE TO TOYOTA NOT HONORING THEIR PRODUCT. PLEASE CONSIDER INVESTIGATING THIS MATTER FURTHER. *TR
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility, Structure, Jul 12, 2013
A NOISE IS COMING FROM THE SUNROOF THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL AGAINST METAL WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY OR GOING AROUND A CORNER OR OVER A BUMP. I HAVE OWNED 3 TOYOTAS AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO FRUSTRATED AS I AM WITH OWNING THIS TOYOTA 2008 CAMRY. FROM THE BEGINNING THE CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES THAT CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, THE SUNVISORS FALLING, THE REAR WHEEL BEARING TO BE REPLACED AND NOW THE SUNROOF. I'M TAKING TIME TO WRITE THIS BECAUSE I WANT OWNERS OF TOYOTA TO BE AWARE OF HOW POORLY TOYOTA IS HANDLING THESE PROBLEM. TOYOTA HAS STALLED TAKING ACTION SO THAT WHEN THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT THAN IS THE OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. SHAME ON TOYOTA. INSTEAD OF SPENDING SO MUCH TIME IN LEARNING HOW TO AVOID DOING THE RIGHT THING THEY SHOULD CONCENTRATE ON DOING THE RESPONSIBLE THING. TOYOTA YOU LOST A LOYAL CUSTOMER. SINCERELY *TR
Structure, Mar 22, 2013
STRUCTURAL NOISE COMING FROM L AND R FRONT SUNROOF AREA. THERE IS A TSB ABOUT IT TOYOTA HAS PUT OUT, AND IT IS VERY COMMON. TOYOTA THINKS THIS SHOULD BE ONLY COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR / 36000 MILE WARRANTY BUT IT IS A STRUCTURAL ISSUE AND NOT A SUNROOF ISSUE. THE WELDS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY AND IT MAKES A CREAKING / KNOCKING NOISE. I WONDER IF MY VEHICLE IS SAFE IN A CRASH?? *TR
Structure, Feb 26, 2013
I HAVE A TOYOTA CAMRY XLE 2008. MY DASHBOARD STARTED MELTING AND ALMOST DISINTEGRATING. THIS STARTED WITHIN THE WARRANTY TIME WHERE IT BECAME "STICKY" BUT HAS NOW GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY MUCH WORSE. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I AM UNSURE IF THE EFFECTS OF THIS MELTED DASHBOARD WILL HAVE AN AFFECT ON THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM OR OTHER INTERIOR STRUCTURES. IT IS ALSO CREATING A SHINY "REFLECTING" EFFECT WHICH MAKES IT HARDER TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR AND IT IS IN GREAT CONDITION, ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER SAID THAT HE WAS AWARE OF SUCH PROBLEM BUT BECAUSE IT WAS AFTER WARRANTY HAS QUOTED ME $1,300. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT AS I HAVE HEARD THE SAME THING FROM MANY OTHERS, APPEARS TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT THAT TOYOTA SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT. *TR
Structure, Feb 16, 2013
DASHBOARD IS MELTING TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, TOYOTA STATED THEY WILL PAY 300. AN MY COST 1100. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 1, 2012
THE TRUNK LATCH RELEASE BUTTON OVERING HAS BECOME STICKY AND GOOEY MAKING THE LOCK RELEASE BUTTON INOPERABLE. *TR
Air bags, Structure, Nov 26, 2012, crash
MY VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A VAN, THERE IS VERY HEAVY DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT, I AM SURPRISED TO NOTE THAT NO AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED, EVEN THOUGH THE LEFT FRONT IS TOTALED. *TR
Structure, Visibility/wiper, Jul 11, 2012
SUNVISOR HAS LOST ALL TENSION AND JUST HANGS STRAIGHT DOWN INTERFERING WITH VISIBILITY ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TOYOTA WILL NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY WHEN I CALLED AND DISCUSSED IT WITH THEM AT THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER ALTHOUGH I HAVE READ THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM WITH CAMRY 2008. HAD TO REMOVE SUNVISOR. *TR