2008 Toyota Camry Automatic Transmission Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- current mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
12v/24v/48v Battery · Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames. The police and the fire department reported to the scene to assist with extinguishing the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure…
Fire reported
ODI 10464716
Automatic Transmission · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting to decelerate from 40 mph, a noise was heard coming from under the hood and the transmission jerked. The contact also stated that the front struts were leaking oil. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that there was not a failure within the struts and the jerk in the transmission was due to the way he was…
ODI 10413571
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact was driving 30 mph when the she noticed that her glasses were fogging abnormally. The contact moved off the roadway and as she shifted into park, she immediately noticed flames coming from under the shifter. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a garage lot. The dealer was contacted and informed of…
Fire reported
ODI 10359160
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry le. The contact is having problems with the engine. The engine seems like the motor is spinning and not doing anything. The transmission seems to slip. The contact stated that this happens when going down hills and when going up hills. The contact stated that the slip in the transmission happens when going from fourth to fifth gear and traveling 45-50 mph. The failure mileage…
ODI 10317847
Automatic Transmission · Rotor · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. When attempting to accelerate at 50 mph, the vehicle hesitated and then began to accelerate past the intended speed. After repeated brake application she was able to decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and all of the tires were replaced. After the repair the failure resurfaced. She took the vehicle back to the dealer, and the technician completed a software…
ODI 10291267
Automatic Transmission
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10239284
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10237565
Automatic Transmission
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
ODI 10239292
Automatic Transmission
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
ODI 10231038
Automatic Transmission
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
ODI 10221316
Automatic Transmission
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
ODI 10222956
Automatic Transmission
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.
ODI 10220318
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle has an acceleration problem, vehicle hesitates before acceleration. *tr
ODI 10218667
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving down a hill between 30-40 mph the rpm increased rapidly, and then the vehicle down-shifted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the computer was adjusting to her style of driving. The failure mileage was 60. The current mileage was 25,000 .
ODI 10292000
Automatic Transmission
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
ODI 10217616
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10230452
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10221136
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
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2008 toyota camry xle with approximately 800 miles. I purchased the vehicle 2 weeks ago, and am already gravely concerned with the performance of the vehicle. On tuesday, september 4th i was merging into interstate traffic and pressed the accelerator for the necessary acceleration i needed to stay with the flow, but the car did not respond. The accelerator was almost to the floor, yet the car was only…
ODI 10202998