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
1,178 reports, newest first.
Steering, Dec 1, 2012
STEERING COLUMN MAKES KNOCKING/CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING. SOUNDS LIKE IT'S COMING FROM INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. *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
Engine, Nov 27, 2012
2008 CAMRY BURNS OIL. NOTICED IT IN DEC 2011 AND DEALER INFORMED THAT I NEED TO BRING IT IN AND PAY FOR DIAGNOSTICS AS IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. DIDN'T NOTICE IT FOR A WHILE AND NOW AGAIN THE SAME PROBLEM AND MY CAR WAS TOTALLY OUT OF OIL 2200 MILES AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. ALL OIL CHANGES WERE DONE AT TOYOTA DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE WITH THE CAR. SPOKE TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THAT I NEED TO PAY FOR DIAGNOSTICS AT A DEALERSHIP AND PAY FOR ANY EXPENSES TO FIX THE ISSUE. *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
Visibility/wiper, Nov 23, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE SUN VISOR DETACHED AND HUNG FROM THE HOUSING MECHANISM, CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VISION TO BECOME OBSCURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE VISOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 71,000.
Suspension, Nov 13, 2012
BROUGHT MY CAR IN TO MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND TIRE ROTATION. THEY NOTICED ALL 4 STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Service brakes, Nov 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, THE FRONT ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED, THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND BOOTH WAS REPLACED, AND THE REAR ROTORS WERE TURNED AND RESURFACED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS EXHIBITING AN ABNORMAL A NOISE BUT HE ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE BRAKE BOOSTER SHOULD BE CHECKED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER LATER FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,158.
Visibility, Nov 5, 2012
THE SUN VISOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL NO LONGER STAY IN PLACE. IT NOW DANGLES AND BLOCKS THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. *TR
Other or unspecified, Nov 3, 2012
DRIVER SIDE VISOR LOST TENSION AND EVENTUALLY BROKE. VISOR WAS DANGEROUSLY HANGING DOWN IN DIRECT LINE OF DRIVER SIGHT. *TR
Visibility, Nov 1, 2012
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR KEEPS DROPPING DOWN. SAFETY HAZARD SINCE IT OBSTRUCTS VIEW OF THE ROAD. *TR
Engine, Oct 30, 2012
I WAS DRIVING MY TOYOTA CAMRY HOME FROM WORK, WHEN MY ENGINE STARTING SMOKING AND ALL THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED OUT AND WAS TOLD THAT MY WATER PUMP HAD FROZE UP, CAUSING MY MOTOR AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD TO BE BURN UP. MY HEAT INDICATOR LIGHT DIDN'T NOT COME ON AT ANYTIME. IF I HAD KNOWN THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PUMP WOULD HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD MY TOYOTA THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Oct 14, 2012
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP BECAUSE I THINK THE CLIPS BROKE, I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MANY OTHER TOYOTA CAMRY CARS. *TR
Visibility, Oct 13, 2012
WHILE DRIVING (AT VARIOUS SPEEDS) THE SUNVISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FALLS DOWN BLOCKING VISION VIA THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. AS A SAFETY MEASURE AND TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT I HAVE TAPED BY SUNVISOR IN THE UP POSITION TO ENSURE IN DOES NOT FALL DOWN. I CALLED TOYOTA AND INQUIRED AS TO WHETHER THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL AND THE SAID NO. MY ONLY COURSE OF ACTION IS TO PAY TO HAVE SUNVISOR CHANGED OUT. *TR
Visibility, Oct 11, 2012
SUN VISOR ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BROKE AND WILL NOT STAY UP
Power train, Visibility/wiper, Oct 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BUT THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO SLIP. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT REMAIN IN AN UPWARD POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE VISOR CLIP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD COVER HALF OF THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Steering, Oct 4, 2012
THUMBING SOUND WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TR
Suspension, Sep 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE WHEEL ABNORMALLY STRUCK THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT END STRUTS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE STRUTS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,124. UPDATED 11/14/12*LJ THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE STRUT. THE TWO REAR STRUTS HAVE SINCE FAILED.
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BRAKE CALIPERS REPAIRED. AFTER THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE REPAIRED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ACCELERATION ISSUE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED DUE TO A FRACTURE IN THE WATER PUMP, ALSO CAUSING ALL OF THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Visibility, Sep 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISORS FAILED AND WOULD NOT REMAIN SECURE IN THEIR HOUSING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FRO THE FAILURE NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
Visibility/wiper, Sep 10, 2012
DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR SUPPORT FAILED WHILE DRIVING. WENT TO TILT IT DOWN AND BROKE LOOSE TO A POINT WHERE IT JUST HANGS STRAIGHT DOWN AND SWINGS FREELY AND COMPLETELY BLOCKING MY VISION. HAD TO HOLD IT WITH ONE HAND UNTIL I WAS SAFELY OFF THE ROADWAY. THERE IS NO WAY IT WILL SUPPORT ITSELF, SO I HAD TO TAPE OR WIRE IT UP WHICH MAKES IT USELESS BLOCKING SUN (IT'S PURPOSE.) *TR
Visibility, Sep 9, 2012
MY CAR IS 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER. WHEN I DRIVE THIS CAR, THE SUNVISOR NOT SO GOOD CONDITION, LOOSE AND DIFFICULT FIX IT. FINALLY IT WAS BROKEN WHEN I RETURN IT NORMAL PLACE. IT'S COULD NOT FIT ANYMORE. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AT THAT TIME BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE DUE TO SUNVISOR DROP. *TR
Power train, Engine, Sep 7, 2012
WHEN STATIONARY AT TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. WHEN A/C IS TURNED ON AND BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THE ENTIRE CAR IS DRASTICALLY SHAKING AN VIBRATING BEYOND CONTROLLABILITY. WHEN GEAR IS IN NEUTRAL THE HEAVY VIBRATION IS GONE AWAY. WAS TOLD BY SERVICE MANAGER THAT THIS IS AN NORMAL BEHAVIOR OF ALL CARS PAST 40,000 MILES. WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO LET THE VEHICLE LEARN MY DRIVING HABITS AGAIN SINCE THE NEW THROTTLE BODY COMPONENT WAS INSTALLED. ONCE THE UNIT WAS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AGAIN ENGINE LIGHTS KEPT COMING ON THUS RETURNING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. TOOK 3 ATTEMPTS TO COMPLETE THE ENGINE LITE ISSUE BUT THE VIOLENT SHAKING AND VIBRATION IS STILL GOING ON. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Sep 5, 2012, fire
I WAS DRIVING ON I-94 HIGHWAY, TRIED TO OPEN MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW USING MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW SWITCH. THE SWITCH DID NOT WORK. ABOUT 30 SECONDS LATER MY CAR FILLED WITH SMOKE AND I SAW THE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. I PULLED OVER AND AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES THE SMOKE STOPPED. THE WINDOW SWITCH FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DOES NOT WORK NOW. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Aug 28, 2012
MY WIFE'S 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY'S SUN VISOR HAS BROKEN UNDER NORMAL USE. THE VISOR JUST FLOPS DOWN, IMPAIRING VISION WHILE DRIVING; THE VISOR HAD TO BE TAKEN DOWN, THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN ON A CAR WITH ONLY 48,000 MILES. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT AUGUST 23, 2012. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY TOYOTA FOR FREE, NOT $200+ DOLLARS. I WILL NOT PAY THE DEALER FEE, SO THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Aug 23, 2012
MY VISOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION OR DOWN AGAINST TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD BLOCKING THE SUN. IT SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE. I CALLED TOYOTA TO SEE HOW MUCH IT COST TO REPLACE THE PART. I WAS ADVISED $148.00 FOR THE PART. HOWEVER THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD ALSO HAD THIS VISOR REPLACED PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A BIG DEAL WITH ALOT OF THE TOYOTA VISORS, BUT YET THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS ITEM. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS ISSUE FIXED AND NOT AT MY EXPENSE AS THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. IF YOU PUT THE VISOR IN THE UP POSITION AGAINST THE TOP OF THE CAR, IT WILL CONTINUE TO FALL DOWN IN FRONT OF MY VIEW. IF YOU PUSH IT FORWARD TOWARDS THE WINDOW IT AGAIN WILL COME BACK TOWARDS ME. IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, IT IS RIGHT AT MY HEAD LEVEL AND COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY. *TR