2008 Toyota Camry Power Train Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Service Brakes · Visibility/Wiper
This is life of car new 2008 t0 2017 less than 20000 miles clutch had to be replaced all engine wires replaced brakes rusted out sun visor kept falling down
ODI 11004129
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact had the transmission replaced three years ago. Afterwards, the transmission began hesitating when attempting to shift into higher gears. The contact believed that she paid for a transmission that was never replaced. The repair was performed by moss bros. Toyota of moreno valley ([redacted], moreno valley, ca 92555, [redacted]). The contact called the manufacturer…
ODI 11191654
Power Train
The exhaust shield that protects the fuel tank from exhaust heat fell off. Upon inspection, it appears as though the fasteners used to install this critical heat shield are of a dissimilar metal to the heat shield itself. This is evidenced by corrosion electrolysis around the fasteners only, the rest of the shield is corrosion free. A little research has shown that this is a well known problem that could prove…
ODI 10761749
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
Car has abs,brake warning,vsc,and master brake warning lights on. From what i have researched this could be potentially dangerous.
ODI 10690924
Power Train
Engine light came on. Computer indicated the transmission crank sensor was operating intermittently and could cause the transmission to cease operating. Replaced the sensor, which was hard to get as toyota cannot keep it in stock, due to failures of the sensor.
ODI 10621640
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
12/28/13 - elsrode ave. Baltimore, md 21214, side street next to our house. [xxx] , wife, was parallel parking this vehicle driving in reverse. Vehicle had unintended acceleration. Brakes did not work. Vehicle went up a set of cement steps and stopped for a second, but then accelerated in drive down steps into street. Again brakes did not work. [xxx] drove vehicle into an alley and hit a stone wall where it stopped.…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10631918
Engine · Power Train
I was stopped in traffic and had my foot on the brake rpm shot up to 6 and the engine was racing and wanted to lunge forward. I hurried and shifted to neutral luckily i had a little space in front of me or else i may have hit the person in front of me. I had my wife in the car with me and she was scared thought that we were going too have a accident. *tr
ODI 10521904
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
Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 10479654
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10474262
Power Train
Complete transmission failure in upper gears causing car to suddenly slow down in the midst of heavy traffic on freeway. Driver was able to downshift to 3rd (after nearly being hit from the rear) and safely leave roadway but many drivers would not be as quick thinking. There was no warning of any impending failure. *tr
ODI 10450598
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
Power Train
My toyota 2008 camry suddenly accelerated and i went up my driveway hit a pole and fence before stopping. Front end and fender were damaged. The car had the recall accelerator done on mar 2, 2010. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10321084
Power Train
Hello, i am an owner of a 2008 toyota camry who just got my car serviced via a recall this week. Before the recall, i did not experience any sudden acceleration incidents. This morning, as i was leaving a parking deck at my gym, the car suddenly jumped forward when i attempted to stop. I wasn't sure if any post-recall issues were still being reported... Thank you. *tr
ODI 10316622
Accelerator Pedal · Power Train
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
ODI 10260026
Power Train
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…
ODI 10256086
Power Train
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…
ODI 10239154