2008 Toyota Camry Body Problems
- 44
- 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 44 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- dashboard melting · 6 records
- repaired failure · 4 records
- dash board · 4 records
- right side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Unknown Or Other
The dashboard in my car, a 2008 toyota camry, has started to melt. It is sticky and discolored with a slight sheen. It may potentially melt to the point where it starts to reflect in the window.
ODI 11240754
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was shiny and sticky, which created a serious sun glare. The dashboard seems to be melting and disintegrating beyond repair and really needs to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to hendrick toyota concord [redacted], located at [redacted], concord, nc 28027) and was informed to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 11208216
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard became sticky and shiny when the temperatures were warm. The failure created a glare that impaired the driver's visibility. The cause of the failure was not determined. Sun toyota (3001 us highway 19, holiday, fl) and the manufacturer were notified, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure…
ODI 11187050
Body
The driver right side on the door & right side fender near the hood, samething happening, water getting under the clearcoat. I did some research there are lot of people with 2008 toyota's having the same issue, there should i have been a recall on this, this is a defect! I am reporting this to us deparment of transportation, nhtsa, too many people having this issue with 2008 toyota's
ODI 11098176
Body
Dash material seems to be melting and reflection is causing visibility issues with reflection on windshield. Dash has turnes into a putty type consistency which is stickky to the touch. It is not a crack due to heat exposure!!
ODI 11102146
Body · Engine
Sticky dashboard causing serious light reflection when driving and engine burning lots of oil. Have to keep up with topping engine oil often even though oil change not due
ODI 11101177
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted. The liquid from the failure created a blinding effect and the contact could not see the road. Vandergriff toyota (1000 w interstate 20, arlington, tx 76017, [redacted]) was contacted and refused to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist.…
ODI 11240814
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The dashboard on my 2008 toyota camry is melting, and in the process becoming sticky and shiny. The stickiness is a nuisance, but the shininess is a hazard as it promotes heavy glare on the windshield. It makes me on a sunny day they can lose sight of the road, i almost hit another car due to the visibility. This is on the news, internet. I didn't receive any letter from toyota about enhancement warranty and even…
ODI 11124526
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact entered the vehicle and noticed that the dashboard melted without warning. The vehicle was taken to cabe toyota scion ([redacted], long beach, ca 90806, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing, but no cause or remedy were found for the dashboard melting. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed…
ODI 11128101
Body
Melting dashboards: causing extreme reflection off windshield making it difficult to drive.
ODI 10897892
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
When i bought my car, the passenger sunvisor wouldn't stay up. The dealer said it was about a $500-$600 part & he wasn't going to pay to fix it. Being that i never sat in the passenger side it did not bother me. There was however a recall on this part, & after many attempts to contact a local toyota dealership to order the part & schedule to get this fixed by the time allotment they had placed. So, my actual…
ODI 11061345
Body
Toyota camry 2008 was parked with the engine off. Driver, sitting in driver's seat listening to the radio, hears an explosive noise directly behind him. Turns around to see two four-inch diameter holes on the right side of the back window. The entire back window exhibits fracturing. Within five minutes, ninety percent of the back window has disintegrated into pieces. No one is near the car. No evidence of…
ODI 10809036
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts
During an accident in november of 2015 i received substantial injuries as a result of the airbag not inflating or the seatbelt engaging. I spoke with the body shop as to why neither system worked as designed, they could not answer this question. They believed that the sensors were compressed to engage the air bags but it did not engage. They also noted that when i hit the brakes the seatbelts should have locked…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10957758
Body · Unknown Or Other
I have a toyota camry and of the board is melting and i is difficult at the besst sun does get good visibility because the sunlight so bright hinders my vision board. I want to know where i can go to help me to fix this flaw. I am parking in front to my house
ODI 10825478
Body
Dashboard start melting and giving flash in the sun light, i can't see clearly, light hit in my eyes .i can't use the car daytime.
ODI 10854040
Body · Unknown Or Other
The stickiness of the dashboard, and the shiny/reflective surface the dashboard creates, as a safety harzard.
ODI 11194483
Body
Dashboard is melting is very sticky and shiny, i visited the toyota dealer where i bought it, no one seemed to care. They asked me to call toyota customer service number , when i called toyota and explained the situation they simply said it would have to be my issue since it was over 3 years, and that a dash board wasn't a safety issue. The vehicle is only 5 years old and i can't believe this is happening. Clearly…
ODI 10653738
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Started smoking, and pulled car to side of road. Then camry was on fire. The whole engine was on fire. The car is totaled. It is not worth anything. Nothing can be salvaged at all the inside of car was burnt. Now i don't have a car. The insurance might not cover the car. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10643977
Body · Catalytic Convertor
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the catalytic converter failed. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while driving and the rpms increased to 600,000. The vehicle also lost acceleration while downshifting and the rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who located the failure at the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter assembly was replaced;…
ODI 10725733
Air Bags · Body · Engine
Camry is hit by a pick up truck on the left passenger side, causing the camry to lose control and rotate more than 360 degrees on the road but none of the airbags, even the side airbags deployed. I called toyota and asked by the side airbags did not deploy and was told that they could inspect it but they will be charging me $99 to check why the airbags didn't deploy. I was obviously distraught over the fact that…
Crash reported
ODI 10641194
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving 50 mph, it was observed that the dashboard over the instrument panel was melting. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10852244
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
Body
We bought this vehicle used in march 2014, i noticed thruout the summer that the dashboard melts in the sun. It still melts even if we put up the windshield sun screen. I saw on the local news that this is an ongoing problem here in south florida. *tr
ODI 10629671
Body
My dashboard is disintegrating, crumpling, or melting. I proceeded to wipe the dash and i saw little crumps. The dash is very soft. I stuck my fingernail and left a nail print. When i put my sun glare blocker over the dash, it scrapes and scratches it. It is crumpling and it has scratch marks from putting up my sun guard. I know it's not supposed to do that, so i decided to make a complaint. Also my sun visor on the…
ODI 10636980
Body
Dashboard is melting and glare is hindering vision of road. *js
ODI 10585777