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.
Electrical system, Jun 3, 2008, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. AFTER BEING PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR EIGHT HOURS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE LAUNDRY ROOM, THE GARAGE, AND THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE CAUSED $200,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE HOME. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES AVAILABLE. THE INVESTIGATORS STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE DASHBOARD. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,500. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF UPDATED 09/17/08. *JB
Seat belts, Jun 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE SEAT BELT OUT FOR USE, IT LOCKED AT A CERTAIN POINT AND COULD NOT RETRACT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,118 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500.
Visibility, May 25, 2008
ON A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY I HAVE A REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD THAT EMITS ITSELF ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS OCCURS AT MOST TIMES AND IS A VISUAL HAZARD ALMOST BLINDS THE DRIVER. THIS HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *TR
Air bags, Apr 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR DOES NOT WORK. HIS WIFE WEIGHS 100 POUNDS, BUT THE SENSOR DOES NOT ALWAYS ACTIVATE WHEN SHE IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO SENSE A GREATER WEIGHT SIZE AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THE DESIGN. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED WITH THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. UPDATED 05/19/08 *BF UPDATED 05/19/08
Power train, Mar 31, 2008
CAR HAS A VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN CAR STARTS TO VIBRATE AT APPROX. 40 MPH,CAR IS IN 5TH. GEAR( AUTO TRANS) AND ACCERATING SLOWLY. *TR
Power train, Mar 15, 2008
AT 40 MPH THE CAR VIBRATES BECAUSE ITS IN OVERDRIVE, IF GOING UP SMALL HILL EVEN WORSE, THE CAR IS ALWAYS TRYING TO SHIFT TO THE HIGHEST GEAR CAUSING THE CAR TO VIBRATE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 15, 2008
PURCHASED 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY 2/5/08 FROM STOLTZ TOYOTA SCION OF DUBOIS PA 814-371-3333. AFTER DRIVING FOR 3 WKS I STARTED TO NOTE UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION & DECELERATION AT 20-50 MPH ALSO ACCELERATION WHEN PUTTING ON THE BRAKE AT 25-35MPH AT THESE TIME THE TACH WOULD JUMPING BACK & FORTH I FELT VERY UNSAFE & CALLED THE DEALER SVC DEPT 2/22/08 THEY SET UP AN APPT FOR 2/25 DURING THE SVC TECH'S TEST DRIVE THE CAR DIDN'T DO ANY OF THE ABOVE. HE SAID THEY WOULD CALL TOYOTA TECH IN CALIFORNIA TO SEE HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM & WOULD GET BACK TO ME. I HAD NOT HEARD BACK BY 2/28 SO I CALLED FOR AN UPDATE BECAUSE THE CAR IS STILL DOING THE ABOVE & I AM FEELING MORE UNSAFE. AFTER TALKING WITH THE PERSON WHOM ANSWERED THE PHONE SHE SAID SHE WOULD TALK TO HER SVC MANAGER AS IT COULD TAKE UP TO A WEEK BEFORE CALIFORNIA WOULD GET BACK TO THEM. ON 3/3 THE ASST SVC MANAGER CALLED ME & WE DISCUSSED THE PROBLEM & HE SET UP AN APPT TO BRING IN THE CAR ON 3/7. STILL FEELING VERY UNSAFE & THAT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT TAKE THE ISSUE SERIOUSLY I E-MAIL ON 3/5 THE SALESMAN I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM EXPRESSING HOW UNSAFE I FELT & DETAILED THE PROBLEM & ALSO THAT I WAS NOW NOTICING AT ABOUT 40MPH THAT THE CAR ACTED LIKE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT NEED TO SHIFT DOWN THE NEXT DAY 3/5 THE ASST MANAGER CALLED ME @ & THAT HE WAS SENDING SOMEONE TO PICK UP THE CAR RIGHT NOW. THE ASST MANAGER KEPT ME UPDATE WITH PHONE CALLS ON 3/6, 3/7 THEY WHERE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON AS DURING TEST DRIVES THE CAR HAD NOT ACCELERATED. BUT WOULD CONTINUE TO TEST IT. I ALSO TOLD THE ASST MANAGER ABOUT THE REVIEWS ON EDMONDS.COM THAT'S WHERE THE SAME PROBLEMS ON 3/12 HE CALLED AGAIN THAT ONE OF THE TEST DRIVERS HAD EXPERIENCED THE ACCELERATION & HAD IDENTIFIED OTHER SHIFTING PROBLEMS. ON 3/14 THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLED TELLING ME THAT TOYOTA. DIDN'T HAVE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM & THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX MY CAMRY. THAT TOYOTA SAYS IT IS "OPERATING TO FACTORY SPECS, RIGHT NOW. *TR
Power train, Mar 14, 2008
THE CAMRY HAS BEEN HESITATING ON STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP, SINCE THE DAY IT WAS PURCHASED. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN YOU REALLY NEED TO ACCELERATE AND IT JUST DOESN'T MOVE FOR TWO TO FOUR SECONDS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS FLAW AND CAN LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. I REPORTED IT TO TOYOTA, HAD THE CAR IN THE REPAIR CENTER TWICE AND THEY TELL ME IT'S A SOFTWARE LIMITATION, AND IT WILL BE SOLVED. HOWEVER, I LOOKED INTO AUTO PERFORMANCE REPORTS ON THE INTERNET AD IT'S BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE 2007 CAMRY, WHICH WAS NEVER ADDRESSED FOR THE 2008 MODEL. *TR
Power train, Mar 6, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SEVERELY VIBRATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT FELT AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WERE ABOUT TO FREEZE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12.
Visibility, Mar 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SHADOW BEING CAST ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE SHADOW IMPAIRED HIS VISION. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 92. UPDATED 03-25-08 *BF UPDATED 03/25/08 *TR
Power train, Mar 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008 AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED AN EXTREME VIBRATION AT LOW OR HIGH SPEEDS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND CONSTANTLY VIBRATES AND BOUNCES. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT CANNOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL A SERVICE BULLETIN IS ISSUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 386.
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Feb 27, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA SOLARA. WHILE IDLING, THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART AFTER 2-3 MINUTES. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED FOR 2-3 SECONDS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN SURGE FORWARD. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 500.
Power train, Feb 27, 2008
PURCHASED A NEW 2008 TOYOTA SOLARA FROM COLEMAN TOYOTA IN BETHESDA, MD. ON 1/19/08. FROM DAY 1, TRANSMISSION IS JERKY, HESITATES, HAS NOT POWER WHEN NEEDED. CAR STALLS WHEN WAITING TO TURN AND FLOODS. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER 2X. *TR
Power train, Feb 20, 2008
VEHICLE HAS AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM, VEHICLE HESITATES BEFORE ACCELERATION. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 20, 2008
I BOUGHT A 2008 CAMRY A FEW MONTHS AGO AND THE OTHER DAY MY CAR HESITATED TOO LONG WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND IT ALMOST GOT ME INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET ABOUT MANY OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCING SUCH HESITATION PROBLEMS WITH THE 2007/2008 CAMRY. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR IS AT THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS AND THAT IT SHOULD BE FINE. I'M SCARED TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND AM CONSIDERING TRADING IT IN FOR A DIFFERENT CAR. *TR
Steering, Feb 16, 2008
LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN BRAND NEW 08 CAMRY HYBRID. *TR
Power train, Feb 11, 2008
2008 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 CYL. HAS A SERIOUS HESITATION PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. ALMOST REARENDED TWICE NOW WHEN HAVING TO SPEED UP WHILE CHANGING LANES. *TR
Structure, Jan 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA. WHEN THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS RETRACTED AND THE COVER IS PLACED OVER IT, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTY SEEING OBJECTS BEHIND THE VEHICLE. THE BLIND SPOT IS CAUSED BY THE ROOF COVER, ALSO KNOWN AS BOOT, AND MAKES VISIBILITY DIFFICULT. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO OFFER A REPAIR, BUT STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,000. UPDATED 02-19-08 *BF UPDATED 02/19/08 *TR
Tires, Jan 22, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, ONE OF THE TOYO TIRES BLEW OUT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, A SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT AS WELL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRES. THE TIRE SIZE AND LINE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 700.
Electrical system, Jan 16, 2008
2008 TOYOTA CAMRY INSTRUMENT PANEL TO BRIGHT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RADIO ON THE RIGHT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS TOO BRIGHT AND IT DRAWS YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD. THEY ALSO SAY THAT THE DIMMER SWITCH DOES NOT DIM IT ENOUGH FOR IT NOT TO BE A DISTRACTION. *KB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 11, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED A GAS SMELL WHEN OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE THEN NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. AS A RESULT, THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW FUEL TANK AND THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 640.
Vehicle speed control, Dec 31, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE ENGINE RACES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, IT LUNGES FORWARD. THE VEHICLE ALSO HESITATES WHEN PICKING UP SPEED AFTER DECELERATING. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE COMPUTER WAS DESIGNED TO WORK IN THAT MANNER AND THERE WERE NO SOLUTIONS TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000. UPDATED 01/29/08. *LJ UPDATED 01/29/08 *TR
Power train, Dec 20, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE IN THE PARK POSITION IN ORDER FOR THE CONTACT TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,005 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,900. UPDATED 01/14/08 *BF UPDATED 01/14/08 *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN SURGE FORWARD AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OCCASIONAL THREE SECOND HESITATION BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO MOVE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. TOYOTA STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF SUCH FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 650. THE CONSUMER STATED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS UNRELIABLE EVEN ON A SLIGHT SLOPE WITH DOWNSHIFTING. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO HESITATE TO MOVE FROM A STOP. UPDATED 12/31/07
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Nov 26, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATES DURING ACCELERATION. THE FAILURE PREVENTS THE CONTACT FROM CHANGING LANES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GAIN SPEED. THE FAILURE HAS CAUSED NEAR CRASHES. THE DEALER INSTALLED NEW HARDWARE IN THE VEHICLE. THE REPAIR HELPED APPROXIMATELY 40%, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HESITATES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,150 AND NOTICED THE FAILURE MILEAGE AT 100. THE CONSUMER STATED CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL THE THIRD TRY. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR