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.
Air bags, Aug 25, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT LEASED A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY FOR A TAXICAB COMPANY. A DRIVER RAN THE RED LIGHT WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO STRIKE HIS VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE SPEED OF IMPACT WAS 30 MPH; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE BOTTOM PART OF THE SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONED AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT SECURE HIM DURING THE CRASH. HE SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES WHICH INCLUDED A TEAR IN HIS HEART, CONCUSSION, AND THE DISCS IN HIS NECK AND BACK. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER; HOWEVER, THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE TAXICAB COMPANY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND SOLD THE PARTS ON IT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 74,000.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 21, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HV. THE MAT WHICH IS A PROTECTIVE MAT OVER THE STANDARD VEHICLE MAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO GET STUCK UNDER THE MAT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HE HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND DISCONNECT THE MAT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Tires, Aug 5, 2009
2008 BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL400 P21560R16 94V ORIGINAL TIRES ON MY 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID TODAY MILEAGE IS 19873 2/32 AND 3/32 LEFT ON ALL 4 TIRES TIRE PRESSURE AND ROTATIONS TIMELY THESE ARE THE WORST TIRES I HAVE EVER HAD POOR WEAR, SHOULD LAST AT LEAST 30K MILES. *TR
Fuel system, Other, Jul 4, 2009, fire
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON HWY, HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE ALERT TURNED ON. NO OTHER INDICATORS ON. ENGINE TEMP WAS NORMAL. ATTEMPTED TO PULL OVER AFTER A FEW MILES AND CAR SEIZED UP, SMOKE WAS BILLOWING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SMALL FLAMES VISIBLE THROUGH GRILL AND WITHIN MINUTES ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGULFED IN FLAMES. NO PRIOR PROBLEMS EXCEPT THAT ABOUT 6 WEEKS EARLIER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I TOOK TO THE DEALER AND AFTER RUNNING COMPLETE ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC, DEALER ATTRIBUTED PROBLEM TO A LOOSE GAS CAP. AFTER THAT INCIDENT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD NOT REAPPEARED. I HAD THE ENGINE OIL CHANGED AT THE DEALER 4 DAYS PRIOR TO INCIDENT. CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 28,000 MILES. *TR
Air bags, Jun 15, 2009, crash
A HEAD ON COLLISION CAUSE AN INJURY TO THE DRIVER'S LEFT ARM, NECK BRUISES, SHOULDER CHEST, BACK AND BACK OF MY HEAD DUE TO THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER A STRONG IMPACT IN THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, Seats, Jun 4, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO PADDING IN THE FRONT ARM REST OF THE VEHICLE. HE EXPERIENCED EXTREME DISCOMFORT. IN ADDITION, THE AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRRORS DIM IN LOW-LIGHT SITUATIONS. HE CANNOT MANUALLY ADJUST THE COMPONENT. ON ONE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE MIRRORS AUTO-DIMMED. VISIBILITY WAS REDUCED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED HIM TO A DEALER. THE FAILURES HAVE NOT BEEN REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 6, 2009
I HAVE WAITED UNTIL A GOOD YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAMRY. DRIVING IN THE LOS ANGLES AREA I EXPERIENCE QUITE A FEW INCIDENCES WHERE I NEED TO BRAKE ABRUPTLY. I FIND THAT THE BRAKING IS CONTROLLED BY THE ABS SYSTEM, WHICH IS NOT RESPONDING TO MY REQUEST FOR A VERY QUICK STOP. IN MOST OF THESE INCIDENCES MY BRAKE PEDAL WILL BOTTOM OUT. I REPORTED THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR WAS SERVICED, 11/7/08, AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT?S JUST THE WAY THE CAR, BRAKING SYSTEM, WAS DESIGNED BY TOYOTA. IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS HIT THE FLOOR OF THE CAR OVER 12 TIMES. 7 OF THEM I CAME TO CLOSE TO HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT AND FELT IT TOOK 30% (OR MORE) LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP THAN IT SHOULD HAVE. ALL OF THESE EVENTS HAVE OCCURRED WHILE GOING STRAIGHT IN DRY CONDITIONS, SO SKIDDING WAS NOT AN ISSUE. MY PREVIOUS TWO AUTOS, I30 AND ACURA, BOTH HAD ABS AND I NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS. AT THIS TIME I HAVE VERY LITTLE CONFIDENCE THAT I CAN BRAKE IN AN EMERGENCY. IT IS SO BAD MY WIFE WILL ONLY DRIVE THE CAR AS A LAST RESORT. *TR
Interior lighting, Mar 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONSOLE LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE ARE TOO BRIGHT AND BLIND HIM WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. HE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 22,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Feb 26, 2009
THE THROTTLE RESPONSE HAS A INTERMITTENT DELAY, THIS PUTS THE DRIVER IN HAZARDOUS JEOPARDY. *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE FLOOR MAT HAD SLID FORWARD AND THE EDGE WAS WARPED UP AND WAS ON TOP OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS GIVEN HOLD DOWN CLIPS FOR THE MAT. UPDATED 03/04/10.*JB
Power train, Jan 23, 2009
2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SUDDENLY LOST POWER IN 5TH GEAR (MANUAL TRANSMISSION). STEERING WHEEL LOST CONTROL. AT THE TIME THE INCIDENT HAPPENED, THE ROAD WAS DRY AND THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. I WAS LUCKY BECAUSE NO ONE WAS NEAR ME SO I DID NOT HIT ANY OTHER CAR. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED DURING MORNING COMMUTE. AFTERWARD, I TESTED MY CAR ON A DIFFERENT ROAD AT NOON AND THE CAR STILL FEEL SLUGGISH AT 5TH GEAR. BY EVENING TIME, THE 5TH GEAR RECOVERED SOME MORE POWER. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 17, 2008
I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY V6. EARLY ONE MORNING I TOOK THE CAR TO A WASH AND ON THE WAY BACK HOME PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN THE GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR WITH THE ACCELERATOR WIDE OPEN. IT TOOK A GOOD HALF BLOCK OF STOMPING ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE TO CLEAR. LONGO TOYOTA TOLD ME THEY NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH CAR. *TR
Air bags, Nov 17, 2008, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED AND DECLARED THE VEHICLE TO BE DESTROYED. THE FRONT END WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE CONTACT STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, ALONG WITH BREAST PAIN. SHE WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE WEARING A SEAT BELT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
Visibility, Air bags, Oct 27, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. EVERYTIME HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. SECONDLY, HE NOTICED THAT THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WOULD NO LONGER GO ALL THE WAY DOWN WHEN THE CONTROL WAS PUSHED ONCE. HE CURRENTLY HAS TO KEEP HIS FINGER ON THE BUTTON IN ORDER FOR IT TO GO ALL THE WAY DOWN. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,020 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOME, THE CONTACT COULD NOT CHECK THE OIL AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. THE OIL WOULD NORMALLY APPEAR ON THE DIPSTICK REGARDLESS IF THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR HOURS. HE HAD TO ALLOW THE DIPSTICK TO SIT OUT OVERNIGHT IN ORDER TO CHECK THE OIL. THE DEALER STATED THAT NO ONE EVER CHECKS THEIR OWN OIL AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO RECOURSE AND ONLY TOOK HIS INFORMATION AND PASSED IT ON. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200. UPDATED 11/07/08. *LJ THE OIL WOULD NOT DRAIN BACK INTO THE RESERVOIR UNLESS THE VEHICLE SITS OVERNIGHT. UPDATED 11/07/08.
Electrical system, Sep 10, 2008
1. DRIVING CAR ON INTERSTATE AND 65MPH AND IT STALLED ON 08/28. DRIVING CAR AT 35 MPH AND IT STALLED SEPT. 10TH. 2. ON AUG. 28TH AND SEPT. 10TH - CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE CAUSEWAY BRIDGE. CAN CAUSE ACCIDENT AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR LIFE OF DRIVER. 3. LAKESIDE TOYOTA COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM ON AUG. 28TH OR 29TH. COMPUTER CHIP REGISTERED NO PROBLEMS. NO REPAIRS MADE. *TR
Power train, Aug 22, 2008
I ALREADY HAVE A COMPLAINT # 10239284 OR 254. I PUT IN THE WRONG DATE I PUT AUGUST WHEN THE CONCERN HAPPENED ON 14 JULY 2008. *TR
Power train, Aug 22, 2008, crash
I PURCHASED A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SE WITH A SIX SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AT ABOUT 750 MILES. IT HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I THOUGHT MAYBE THERE IS A BREAK IN PERIOD UNTIL IT SLIPPED WHEN I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT ON TO A VERY BUSY STREET. THE TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT THE ENGINE RACED BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. AS I WAS IN TRAFFIC I TRIED TO COAST TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. I GUESS I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED WORKING AGAIN. AS I WAS TRYING TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD THE SUDDEN APPLICATION OF THE TRANSMISSION SHOT ME UP AND OVER THE CURB DAMAGING THE RIGHT SIDE WHEELS AND THE FRONT BUMPER. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD NO CODES AND THEY COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT MY CONCERN. I RESEARCHED THIS CONDITION ONLINE AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR TO SEE IF OTHERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I FOUND HUNDREDS OF CASES JUST LIKE MINE. ONE REFERRED ME TO TOYOTA WEB SITE. THERE WAS A PHONE NUMBER SO I CALLED AND TOLD THEM WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THEY GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER AND TOLD ME THEY WOULD CONTACT ME. THE NEXT DAY A PAUL TIMBERLAKE FROM TOYOTA CALLED AND TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. HE MENTIONED THAT THE DEALER FOWLER TOYOTA IN NORMAN OKLAHOMA COULDN'T GET IT TO ACT UP. HE THEN TOLD ME "THE CONDITION WAS NORMAL." I WAS SHOCKED. I TOLD HIM THE BLACK SPOT ON THE CURB WAS STILL THERE. HE SAID "WELL YOU CANT PROVE IT THAT THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE ACCIDENT." AGAIN I WAS SHOCKED. THE PROBLEM IS THIS CONDITION IS GOING TO COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE. THERE IS A PETITION BEING CIRCULATED BY OWNERS SUCH AS MYSELF. THIS CONDITION IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT COULD AND DOES HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. MR TIMBERLAKE ALSO SAID "THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT YOU HAVE NEVER CHANGED THE OIL." I WAS AGAIN SHOCKED. I CHANGED THE OIL MYSELF AND HAVE THE RECIPT. *TR
Power train, Aug 21, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD KEYLESS ENTRY, WHICH POSED AS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN GEAR. SHE STATED THAT MOST VEHICLES MANUALLY REQUIRE PLACING THE GEAR IN PARK BEFORE SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF UNLESS THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK; HOWEVER, THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. SHE ALSO STATED THAT SHE HAD FORGOTTEN TO PLACE THE CAR IN PARK SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE DUE TO THE ON/OFF BUTTON FOR THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS ROLLED AWAY FROM THE DRIVEWAY ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,300. UPDATED 09/10/08.*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE DID NOT SHUT OFF WHILE IN GEAR, BUT THE VEHICLE CAN BE TUNED OFF WHILE IN GEAR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. UPDATED 09/11/08.*JB
Steering, Aug 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA SOLARA CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WILL CONSISTENTLY DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THEY REALIGNED THE VEHICLE TWICE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DRIFTING WAS A COMMON CHARACTERISTIC FOR THE CAMRY AND SOLARA. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,208 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,308. UPDATED 09/15/09. *JB UPDATED 10/15/08 *BF UPDATED 10/21/08. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Aug 10, 2008
THE CAR SEVERELY VIBRATES EVEN ON LOW SPEED WHICH MAKES DRIVING LIKE RIDING A HORSE. ALSO IT DOESN'T ACCELERATE PROPERLY WHEN I WANT TO, WHICH IS REALLY DANGEROUS IN MANY SITUATIONS. IT CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. THERE'S NOISE COMES FROM TRANSMISSION AND BRAKES ALL THE TIME. I WENT TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE TECHNICIAN TRIED TO PLAY THE IDIOT GAME BY SAYING I SEE NOTHING WRONG. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IF I'M CRAZY ENOUGH TO BUY THEIR CAR, I SHOULD KEEP QUIET. I MOVED TO CA RECENTLY AND WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE CAR BECOMES REALLY ANNOYING. *TR
Visibility, Jun 26, 2008
2008 TOYOTA SOLARA DEFECTIVE DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DIMMING MIRROR WILL GO IN AND OUT OF DIMMING. THE HEADLIGHTS FROM THE CARS BEHIND ARE VERY BRIGHT THROUGH THE MIRROR AND HE HAD TO COVER THE MIRROR WITH HIS HAND. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER PERFORMING A SERIES OF TESTS, HE CONCLUDED THAT THE AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB
Power train, Jun 15, 2008
I HAVE A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN ACCELERATING AND DOWNSHIFTING IT SEEMS TO HESITATE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 13, 2008, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SURGED TO 80 MPH. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY DECELERATE TO 60 MPH. SHE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, WHICH ALSO DID NOT HELP SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR, BUT THIS FAILED AS WELL. WHENEVER SHE RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE BACK TO 80 MPH. SHE PULLED OVER AND ACTIVATED THE HAZARD LIGHTS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER THROUGH OTHER GEARS. SHE PLACED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 40 MPH, BUT DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE AROUND THE CORNER TO ANOTHER HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTED SOME SHIFTING MANEUVERS, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. SHE CALLED 911 FOR ASSISTANCE AND THEY INSTRUCTED HER TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION, WHICH ABRUPTLY STOPPED THE VEHICLE. SMOKE THEN FLOWED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE SMOKING. SHE WAITED FOR 911, WHO INFORMED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE HUBCAPS ON THE VEHICLE WERE HOT. SOMEONE IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT SHE MUST HAVE HAD THE FLOORMATS UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE MATS WERE NOT UNDER THE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY CHECKED THE MOTOR. THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, AND INSISTED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE MATS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 6,300. TOYOTA BLAMED THE FLOOR MATS FOR THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE POLICE OFFICER STATED THE FLOOR MATS WERE NO WHERE NEAR THE GAS PEDAL.
Power train, Jun 10, 2008
I BOUGHT MY WIFE A NEW 2008 CAMRY IN SEPT 07, IT WAS DOING GREAT, THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 7,100 MILES SINCE 2,898 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN HESITATING IT SEEMS IT DOESN"T WANT TO SWITCH GEARS WHEN IT SHOULD THIS IS AN AUTOMATIC, IT APPEARS TO HAPPEN BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEM MORE THEN ONCE TO DIEHL TOYOTA IN YORK, PA WHERE I PURCHASED IT, BUT WAS TOLD PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FOUND OR ITS NOT DOING IT NOW. OR WE HAVE RECEIVED LITTLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. I FEEL TOYOTA IS GIVING THE CONSUMER A RUN AROUND ABOUT A PROBLEM THAT HAS EXITED FOR AT LEAST 07/08 CAMRY'S SOMEONE NEEDS TO MAKE THEM TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE. BY THE WAY ITS BAD ENOUGH TO HAVE THE PROBLEM WHEN YOUR FINANACING, BUT IN MY CASE I PAID CASH FOR THIS VEHICLE AND FEEL CHEAPENED. *TR
Visibility, Structure, Jun 3, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THERE IS A GLARE IN THE REAR WINDOW THAT HINDERS THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS NOT A VEHICLE SAFETY DEFECT, BUT RATHER A DESIGN FLAW. THE CONTACT PURCHASED SOME BLACK FABRIC AND LAID IT ACROSS THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW, WHICH REMEDIED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 6/16/08 *CN UPDATED