2008 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
- 114
- 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 114 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- excessive consumption · 20 records
- consumption test · 16 records
- engine consumption · 10 records
- every miles · 10 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- quart every · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
May/2014 was my last oil change before my next scheduled oil change august/2014. My oil pressure indicator did signal that there was low oil pressure.i had driven my car earlier that morning there was no indication that something bad was going on. Later that afternoon, i was going to work and tried to leave and the car made a sluggish noise like it didn't want to crank up. I thought it was bad gas at first, then i…
ODI 10614712
Engine
Discovered engine is consuming excessive oil, causing oil pressure light to flash on momentarily during a sudden quick stop. Engine has been maintained within prescribed intervals for oil changes using approved optional 0w20 oil. Now it appears to be consuming over 1 quart per 1500 miles. Haven't taken this problem to a dealer yet, but from what i'm reading in other complaints, toyota has steadfastly refused to take…
ODI 10606616
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2008 toyota camry and was told today that this make model and year cars have been having a excessive oil consumption problem with the engine. The dealership does not know where the oil is going and that i should watch this to make sure i do not run out of oil and burn up the engine. I have concerns about this since i travel almost 100 miles a day and bought this car for safety and longevity no matter how…
ODI 10576372
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the oil light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after checking the oil, it read empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified that the vehicle was consuming oil excessively but was unable to determine what was causing the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
ODI 10609699
Engine
Engine uses oil. Took car into local toyota dealer for oil consumption test and they said there was no problem but yet it continues to use oil. I have owned several toyota's and this is the worst one and probably my last. It's not only a nuisance but also cost us extra money for the added oil.
ODI 10969183
Engine
2400m after oil change, the engine oil level dropped below the low point of dip stick. The low engine oil level is dangerous. *tr
ODI 10563180
Engine
Oil consumption problems with my car. I went to the dealer and they confirmed that through a test, however they said that they can't fix it because they don't have the parts and that they don't know when they are going to receive them!
ODI 10884189
Engine
HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION FOR OVER 1.5 YEARS
ODI 10820091
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
November of 2013, it was brought to my attention by a certified mechanic during a routine oil change that my vehicle was burning oil. This would lead to a serious damage to the engine which could lead to fatal complications such as a fire. I am officially filing a complaint against toyota regarding this issue. Concerned, i performed an official oil change at a local toyota branch. Approximately 800 miles since that…
ODI 10562449
Engine
Engine light is not on but engine is making a noise. *tr
ODI 10547564
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact frequently added engine oil to the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
ODI 10689673
Engine
Excessive oil consumption, toyota says it is within their standards. Have to add quart of oil every thousand miles. Toyota says this is within their standards, however they dont tell you they knew about this and provided a fix to dealers. Most times it happens though after warranty expires. *tr
ODI 10637923
Engine
08 camry oil comsumption,using to much oil between oil change,got toyota notice in the mail about problem,when i took it to toyota they said my camry pass the test and was not warranty anything.i told them that it smokes on start up and that is a indication that the eng is burning oil,still no help i have a 94 camry with no problem.now i am scared to drive it without damage my engine because it smokes,never again a…
ODI 10956949
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
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
Engine
Engine oil drastically burns. Nearly 2000 miles running, no engine oil. The dealer recommended tearing down the engine and rebuilding it. The consumer stated the vehicle is currently at the dealer having the engine rebuilt at a cost of $6000. Updated 05/13/14. *jb
ODI 10563713
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the oil pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact checked the vehicle and found that there was no oil in the reservoir. The contact added one quart of oil to the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealer. The contact drove 60 miles to the dealer and by the time he had reached the dealer, there was no oil left in the…
ODI 10511393
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that there when checking the oil levels, he found that there was no oil on the dipstick. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was advised that there was no oil in the vehicle. The mechanic repaired the vehicle by switching the oil from regular to synthetic. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage…
ODI 10499203
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the oil warning light illuminated. The contact added oil to the vehicle after noticing there was no oil in the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the engine block would need to be replaced. The contact was informed by the dealer that there was a technical service bulletin available stating that…
ODI 10503731
Engine
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ODI 11141021
Engine
When braking, i noticed the engine oil light came on. I checked the oil level and it was extremely low. I called toyota dealership where we had the oil change done and they recommended a oil consumption test. When they tested my vehicle, they noticed that the oil was leaking into the engine because of the defective piston rings. The dealership told me i needed a engine replacement which would cost $6000. Since i…
ODI 10555398
Engine
My car has been excessively burn oil. In 2014 i received a letter from toyota. This letter advise me to have a oil consumption test. I have had 2 the dealer is telling me that there is nothing wrong, that oil burring is normal. I have to put oil in my car at least 3 times in one month. My oil light and engine light comes on to notify me that me oil is dangerously low at least two time between oil changes. The…
ODI 11002788
Engine
Toyota engines in the model years 2006 to 2010 are defective in that some burn more than 1 qt of oil per 1000 miles. Toyota will test and fix for the condition only when a customer complains about the consumption. A service manager said they have a problem, but will not do a formal recall. This is another cover-up by toyota. A bad engine can be a safety problem. *tr
ODI 10489293
Engine
Excessive oil use requires vehicle pull over, possibly in traffic when oil light comes on. High oil consumption has been noted during entire life of vehicle. 1 quart per 1000 miles. *tr
ODI 10555923