2008 Toyota Camry Electrical System Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 35 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
- repaired notified · 5 records
- diagnosed repaired · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
- brake warning · 4 records
- brake light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
When you drive car for more than 20 - 30 minutes the shift solenoid lock gets extremely hot; the higher the speed the hotter it gets. I mentioned it at the toyota dealership when i brought my car in. The mechanic said it didn't get hot for him but he didn't drive it over 45 mph and only for 10 - 15 minutes; but then he offered up the part name, i.e., shift solenoid lock. He told me to follow all the recalls and that…
ODI 10534421
Electrical System · Visibility
Both (driver and passenger side) sun visors are defective via disconnect and/or inability to move from windshield view (occurring only 3 years after purchase of vehicle new). Also, vehicles electrical plug outlets also do not work, and have not worked since after 3 years of vehicle purchased new. Searching online, it appears that both items are extremely common for 2007-2008 toyota camry owners, with at least…
ODI 10449591
Electrical System
Electrical - roof would not close - had to try several times, would go half way and reopen; radio-display blanks, ejects 6 discs and will not reset - cannot use tuner buttons, can only turn knob and can't switch bands as each button causes power to go off. *tr
ODI 10364183
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dealer reprogrammed the computer system for recall 10v017000 (vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal). He also noticed that the brake system was not functioning properly after the recall repair was performed. The contact was driving approximately 75 mph when all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the brakes failed. The…
ODI 10323466
Electrical System
Vehicle dash lights go out. Whereas you cannot see your speed or other important dash instruments. *tr
ODI 10305829
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
My toyota camry pedal was in the sticking position and when i went to brake the brakes would not do their job and i couldn't stop until i bumped the car in front of me. Prior to this incident, i had experienced sudden acceleration a few time over the last two and half years with this car, but never any sticking or break failure.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10322093
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased my camry in 2007 from carson toyota in los angeles. On the second day after purchased my vehicle i already started experiencing electrical problems with my moon roof. On some occasions it would not close properly. Instead of pushing the close button, i had to tap it till it closes completely and careful not to over tap or it would open on its own again. This problem comes and goes and i've had the dealer…
ODI 10316232
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10241696
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 10209926
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Equipment
My 2008 toyota camry had problems from the day that i purchased it. I took it back to the dealer and also contacted toyota motor sales u.s.a. I have taken the car back to the dealer several times for the same problem. The national center for dispute settlement was called by the toyota motor sales u.s.a. And they also did not resolve the problem. I feel unsafe driving the car. The car races unexpectedly and lurches…
ODI 10310812