1. Toyota Camry
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Structure

2008 Toyota Camry Structure Problems

85
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.

What owners report

  • dashboard melting · 25 records
  • very sticky · 12 records
  • glare windshield · 10 records
  • dashboard melted · 7 records
  • failure mileage · 7 records
  • very difficult · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi18
60–100k mi15
1–30k mi10
100–150k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 2, 2014 · 46,000 miles

    Structure · Visibility/Wiper

    Front dashboard has become sticky and shiny. The glare is now worse than typical and makes it difficult to drive. *tr

    ODI 10627654

  • April 1, 2014

    Structure · Unknown Or Other

    I have a 2008 toyota camry and noticed several months ago that the dashboard started to have a sticky feeling. I live in west palm beach, fl and within the last few days i noticed an article on the channel 5 news station that had a report on the melting dash in these cars. After reading several complaints from other camry drivers, i know i'm not the only one. This seems to be a "recall" issue with toyota and they…

    ODI 10616625

  • March 1, 2014

    Structure

    Recall - need the melting dash and resulting glare fixed. *tr

    ODI 10650261

  • March 1, 2014

    Structure

    In march of this year i noticed an area on the dashboard. Thinking someone had spilled something, i attempted to wipe it and the cloth literally stuck to the dashboard. It was gooey. Over the next few months it got worse and more widespread to now be all the dashboard area. I am finding out that this issue is becoming more and more common. Toyota should recall the dashboard and replace this defective equipment in…

    ODI 10641826

  • February 3, 2014 · 50,200 miles

    Structure

    The dashboard of our 2008 toyota camry has a residue on it. We have tried cleaning it, however the more you touch the dashboard, holes appear. The dash seems to disintegrate. The glare on the dashboard is a hazard while driving. We were told by the dealership that the vehicle is out of warranty. There are several websites of people having the same issue with this same model. *tr

    ODI 10628570

  • January 15, 2014

    Structure · Visibility/Wiper

    My dashboard has practically melted. It shines and reflects onto the windshield while i'm driving, impairing my vision. Whenever i try to wipe it, whatever i'm using sticks to it and won't come off without tearing and leaving pieces on it. Not only is it an eyesore, but it makes it very difficult to drive. *tr

    ODI 10617742

  • December 2, 2013

    Structure

    During the past year i have noticed my dashboard melting. The dashboard is sticky and is now shiny. It has progressively gotten so bad that at this point it is causing a glare on the windshield which is obstructing the driver's view. *tr

    ODI 10621848

  • November 1, 2013 · 98,000 miles

    Structure

    Dash is melting. Shiny spots are affecting vision. Cannot clean it. Wheels are rusted, all paint is gone. Dealer said they cannot fix. Said it is my fault. *js

    ODI 10585603

  • October 1, 2013 · 99,000 miles

    Structure

    The dashboard seems to be melting with sun exposure, it's also very sticky. It causes a bad glare on windshield while driving making it difficult to drive. A recall is urgently needed for safety reasons. *tr

    ODI 10648638

  • October 1, 2013 · 115,000 miles

    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

  • October 1, 2013

    Structure

    The dashboard is melting. It has become very sticky and shinny. It is very difficult to see out the front window due to the glare from the dashboard on sunny days. I am worried that the glare may cause an accident. *js

    ODI 10585625

  • August 8, 2013

    Structure

    My dashboard has been melting for over a year now. At first it was a little sticky, but now it flakes if you touch it. My husband ordered me a cover over the dashboard because it was causing a glare and it was hard for me to see. I talked to the toyota dealership and they said there had not been a recall on it. It would cost $2800 to replace it. Something needs to be done because there have been many complaints…

    ODI 10620970

  • August 1, 2013

    Structure · Visibility/Wiper

    The dashboard is melting from the sun and it throws a glare upon the driver's front window and obstructs the driver's visibility. *tr

    ODI 10628978

  • July 15, 2013 · 62,000 miles

    Structure

    My dash on my camry is sticky and shiny. When the sun hits my dash it causes a glare on my windshield. There is documentation online about some camry's having issues with this. This is a defect with the car and toyota refuses to replace the dash for free. I am told the price to replace the dash is $1,586 and that the dealership will give a 10% discount. The toyota corporate office i contacted stated they would offer…

    ODI 10547962

  • July 1, 2013

    Structure

    My 2008 toyota camry dashboard is melted and sticky. Its so bad its putting glare on my windshield and i can barely see when driving. This issue is making driving very dangerous. I don't feel safe driving it in the middle of the day when the sun is out because i know my visibility will be limited due to the glare making it unsafe for me and putting other drivers at risk. I have read that it is a common problem on my…

    ODI 10644109

  • July 1, 2013 · 55,000 miles

    Structure

    DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND STICKY. *TR

    ODI 10614694

  • July 1, 2013 · 105,000 miles

    Structure · Visibility/Wiper

    The dashboard on the camry is melting in the texas sun. The car is parked inside our garage except for the early mornings. When it is hotter than 75 outside the dash becomes extremely soft and sticky. When it gets above 80 the dash starts to get shiny, real shiny to where it reflects on the inside of the windshield making it difficult to see. Additionally the off gassing from the dash causes a film on the windshield…

    ODI 10588932

  • June 12, 2013 · 80,000 miles

    Structure

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and impaired her vision of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 106,000. Updated 08/19/14*lj

    ODI 10606512

  • June 7, 2013

    Structure

    The dashboard has a sticky residue on the entire surface. The residue can cause a distracting sun glare at certain times of the day. I have tried cleaning it with several non abrasive products and it is still a persistent problem. *tr

    ODI 10627344

  • June 1, 2013

    Structure

    I have a melting dashboard that is impossible to clean. There are a lot of scratches and indentations from trying to clean it. Small bugs tend to cling to it because of the stickiness. *tr

    ODI 10630743

  • May 13, 2013 · 14,500 miles

    Structure

    I noticed a while ago that my dashboard had a shiny appearance to it. Upon touching it, my finger left an imprint and realized it was melting. Also, upon driving, the glare coming off of the melting dash is distracting when it reflects on the windshield. When this occurs, it makes driving more difficult whether it be in the day or evening hours causing "blindness". I can't even put the sunshade up due to the fact…

    ODI 10614973

  • May 1, 2013

    Structure

    Dashboard became sticky, started to peel, and crack. Dashboard is melting in the sun. *tr

    ODI 10617725

  • May 1, 2013

    Structure

    I am an owner of a 2008 toyota camry se. The dashboard on my vehicle started melting, became sticky/shiny and has an awful glare on the windshield. This started after the warranty had expired on the vehicle and my extended warranty purchased does not cover trim for the vehicle. I brought the vehicle into toyota for routine service for scheduled maintenance and inquired about the dashboard. I was told by the service…

    ODI 10535558

  • April 2, 2013

    Structure

    The dashboard is extremely sticky / melting. It creates a bad glare making it hard to see when daytime driving. *tr

    ODI 10587246

  • March 8, 2013 · 60,195 miles

    Structure

    Dashboard is melting and very sticky. This is causing it to be very shiny and causing a dangerous glare in the windshield that makes it very difficult to see oncoming traffic. *js

    ODI 10617151