2008 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Unknown Or Other
The dashboard is cracking and meaty and i've been calling every toyota because i know this is a recall and they been telling me that they can't help me with this problem they said that i have to pay for it 1,500$ i will get on contact with the tv news and let them know what's going on with toyota i really love toyota but at this point i'm really upset with this.
ODI 11185456
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the horn would sound independently when making right and left turns. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated independently. The contact drove the vehicle to the local dealer (westchester toyota sales, [redacted], yonkers, ny, 10710) where it was diagnosed that the bracket within the steering wheel failed and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11052733
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
My car had to have the engine replaced not even a month after buying off the lot
ODI 11001881
Steering
I purchased a used/certified 2008 toyota camry in 2012. I had not noticed any problems with the car until about a month ago when i kept hearing a bumping sound coming from the the passenger rear tire, after having the tires air pressure checked the problem seemed to be gone. However, later the car began pulling to the left, whenever i drove on a side street, the pulling was not there on the freeway. Things changed…
ODI 10794776
Air Bags · Body · Steering
The vehicle suddenly lost control and was not responding to the steering. It started swaying and hit the cement barrier on the left. This looks like a internal car failure. I have had this car for since 2008 and had bought it brand new. It is completely up to date with the maintenance and oil change etc. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10615192
Steering
While traveling down interstate 40 east, the steering locked and it was impossible to control the vehicle. Ultimately the vehicle flipped and rolled several times winding up in the median facing west. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10593838
Body · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10588908
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
The warning lights went on and immediate the vehicle shut down while i was traveling a city street in san francisco, california (dewey blvd). Fortunately the street is fairly level and i wasn't on a hill. I loss power to the brake, steering and everything as everything was dead. I was able to coast to a curb putting all my effort to stop the car. I tried starting and moved about 10 feet before everything went dead…
ODI 10592617
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Check vsc system warning and brake and other warning lights lighting up on dashboard. Difficulty braking with lurching forward when at a complete stop. Needed to pump on brakes several times to come to a complete stop, loss of braking ability. *tr
ODI 10564330
Steering · Structure
The dashboard of my camry se began to crystallize and became sticky to the touch. It is now so sticky that the least touch and nick pulls the vinyl right off. It is so shiny that it gives off a reflection while driving. It is very distracting when driving as it seems that something is in your eyes. The glare makes for a dangerous situation because your judgment is affected. This is a safety hazard and should be…
ODI 10628626
Steering
When the steering wheel is turned it causes distorted movement and the wheel is difficult to turn. It also produces harsh noise. This may cause vehicle maneuvering problem and may lead to crashes. *tr
ODI 10546704
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
In summer of 2013, power steering pump failed on 2008 toyota camry. Car was very difficult to steer, turn and park but had to be driven, though unsafe to drive, for 3 days while pump was ordered and replaced. In the week before the power steering pump failed, the engine was found to be burning oil and had to be rebuilt. During this same month (august, 2013), the gas cover could not be opened to refill the gas tank…
ODI 10628588
Steering · Structure
I purchased my 2008 toyota camry se on 8/18/2012. Several days after the purchase i noticed that the dashboard was excessively sticky and shiny, so much so that the glare on the windshield made it difficult to see through the windshield while driving. I then returned to the dealership to complain about the matter, but no one at the dealership had any answers and their only solution to remedy the problem was to…
ODI 10629715
Steering
I have a 2008 toyota camry with a certified warranty. There is a clicking sound in the steering wheel when turning. I took it to toyota and they said that it needed a grease kit for the steering shaft assembly and this would not be covered under my extended warranty. If they replaced the steering shaft, it would be covered. They also stated this could happen again and i may have to do a grease service again down the…
ODI 10543899
Steering
Sound click click when turning steer wheel on left or right, it happened 3.5 years ago
ODI 10924516
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that when driving at multiple speeds, the vehicle would shake. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the intermediate steering shaft would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacture was alerted of this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. *tr
ODI 10567670
Steering
I have a 2008 camry that has steering issues. The steering wheel is loose and hard to control with severe vibration at speeds of 35mph and up. I have made several trips to the toyota dealer and told "nothing is wrong" with the car. I have had new brakes and rotors recently as well as new tires. I can not get help from anyone with the above issue. I do not feel safe driving this car let alone putting my kids in it,…
ODI 10435133
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
While turning the toyota steering wheel, i can notice a severe clicking or thumping sound from the steering wheel. It appears there is a problem with the suspension or the struts. I took my toyota to get it check out a few months before the warranty expired. They indicated the struts were leaking. One strut was severely leaking so they replaced it. The other strut was also leaking but not as severe so it was not…
ODI 10425905
Air Bags · Steering
The power steering system of the 2008 toyota camry se seems to be faulty. The car suddenly shook violently from left to right when my wife reached a speed of 45mph. Then the car drove into a ditch. When she pushed the brakes, the car turned over. The car was totaled,but none of the 6 airbags deployed. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10371234
Steering
I bought my 08 camry in 2010 as a used but certified toyota. I noticed right away that the car seemed out of alignment. I mentioned before we closed the deal and they told me not to worry they would re-align the vehicle at my convenience. Long story short, the dealer stood behind their word and re-aligned the vehicle several times. Nothing has fixed the problem! The car constantly pulls, usually to the left but even…
ODI 10515638
Service Brakes, Electric · Steering
11 days ago the marina toyota dealership performed both toyota recall repairs on my 2008 camry. On march 10, around 0519 am, i was starting to park my car at the gym. I applied the brakes to slow into the parking stall. The moment that i applied the brakes; the engine started to race; the car lurched forward; the brakes were useless in stopping the vehicle; and i could not steer the vehicle. My vehicle slammed into…
Crash reported
ODI 10319101
Steering
I am writing to you in regards to my 2008 toyota camry se. I have notice whenever driving on a road that is not paved well the something under my vehicle causes the steering to lose control. I have to make sure that i hold onto my steering wheel tightly or it goes out of control which could have cause me to have an accident. My car is apart of the other recall and i plan to address this issue with the dealership but…
ODI 10314423
Steering
I purchased a pre owned 08 toyota camry this past summer and had noticed problems with the steering in that it over compensated when making a 90 degree turn. At a certain angle - for me 90 degrees hard left - the steering wheel locks instead of coming back to "neutral" when you lift your hands. If i lift my hands slightly off the wheel and remove my foot from the gas the car will "turn itself" into my garage. A…
ODI 10311536
Steering · Suspension
I bought a new 2008 toyota camry in nov 2007, at around 50k miles i heard a grinding noise while driving and experienced vibration in the steering wheel . I brought it into the dealer and they noted the strut needed to be replaced. Not soon after that repair @ around 80k miles i experienced the same noise and vibration in the wheel again and i took it to a les schwab auto shop they linked the problem to the struts…
ODI 10314523
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact was driving approximately between 50-55 mph. Suddenly, there was a loss of steering control. The driver stated the vehicle began to drift to the left and right direction. The vehicle was able to continue in operation. There was extreme difficulty steering. The failures occurred at high traveled speed rates. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three…
ODI 10311761