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 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard had prematurely deteriorated causing extensive cracks and a sticky residue due to the failure. The contact stated that there was a manufacturer recall for the dashboard and that the part was not available for over two years. The contact notified two dealers of the concern and they were unable to determine when the manufacturer would be…
ODI 10836845
Body · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When pulling into a gravel parking space at less than 5mph. Car suddenly accelerated full throttle, jumped a concrete parking stop, became partially airborne on the right side , coming down in a depression after 25 ft. Brake was fully depressed through event. Visual inspection and manual check after incident showed nothing impeding either gas pedal or brake. Mats firmly attached. We have photos of the acceleration…
Crash reported
ODI 10588908
Body
Received recall to replace melted dash and i have been trying to get it fixed for 3 years. Toyota dealership keeps giving me the run around. *tr
ODI 10949498
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the entire dashboard in the vehicle was melting and became sticky. An independent mechanic stated that this could prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. The failure occurred for six months. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. Remailed 08/20/14*lj updated 09/15/14*lj
ODI 10608070
Body
Have 2008 toyota camry xle. Dashboard is sticky and seems to be melting. Have fidelity platinum warranty, they refused to cover it. Toyota regional director offered to cover the repair at 50% which would be over $800 out of my pocket. This is a factory flaw and the amount of incidents reported online is staggering... Why should i have to pay anything when others are getting it replaced free of charge. Next report is…
ODI 10535580
Body · Electrical System · Visibility
Our family owns a 2004 toyota tundra which we love so that made us buy a camry in 2008 big mistake! Ever since i bought this car new in 08' had nothing but mechanical issues and as of date 6 recalls and counting. A month after i purchased the veh they replaced my axle, brakes and then that's when the recalls starting coming in. From my visors falling to now the window recalls. My front dashboard is nasty sticky no…
ODI 10630906
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
I'm experiencing a melting dashboard that causes a such glare on the windshield that it has the effect of of us not being able see thorough the windshield as was intended by its installation. We now wear uv sunglasses in order to try to combat the glare. This melting dashboard is a safety hazard! I've sent/spoken with toyota and its dealers and they have not agreed repair or replace my melting dashboard. Did i…
ODI 10886105
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the windshield exhibited an abnormal glare, causing the contact's vision to become impaired. The contact stated the glare was due to a sticky dashboard. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the entire dash board needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the dashboard replaced. The failure mileage was 81,000.
ODI 10547088
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dash board was melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
ODI 10567800
Air Bags · Body
My vehicle crashed into a van, there is very heavy damage to the driver side front, i am surprised to note that no air bags were deployed, even though the left front is totaled. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10486060
Body
Dash board and steering wheel is melting and the dash is causing a terrible glare on drivers wind shield making visibility hard . Hands tend to stick to the steering wheel. I did buy a cover to help with this.
ODI 11118469
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Sunvisor has lost all tension and just hangs straight down interfering with visibility on driver's side. Toyota will not assume responsibility when i called and discussed it with them at their customer service center although i have read this is a fairly common problem with camry 2008. Had to remove sunvisor. *tr
ODI 10465258
Body
Back in april the driver sun visor broke, we removed because i couldn't see when i was driving, and then about 1 week ago the passenger sun visor broke also. I called the [redacted] for customer's concerns and they said there is nothing they can do. This is going to cost me about $300. This is a safety issue and toyota should issue a recall on the visors. *tt
ODI 10462503
Body
The trunk has a defective design, upon opening the trunk with the remote and then lifting the trunk lid, the trunk lid does not fully open. This resulted in my head hitting the trunk lid a causing a cut to my head and a mild concussion. I believe that the springs in the trunk do not have enough force to open the trunk fully. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10447262
Body · Suspension
Front bumper is too low to road, which causes bumper cover to come into contact with parking space tire stops, which then pops bumper cover loose from holding clips, which causes bumper cover to flap, drag, or come off when going down road. This has happened twice within 8 months. *tr
ODI 10450665
Body
Structural noise coming from l and r front sunroof area. There is a tsb about it toyota has put out, and it is very common. Toyota thinks this should be only covered under the 3 year / 36000 mile warranty but it is a structural issue and not a sunroof issue. The welds were not done properly and it makes a creaking / knocking noise. I wonder if my vehicle is safe in a crash?? *tr
ODI 10504156
Body · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Visibility
A noise is coming from the sunroof that sounds like metal against metal when backing out of the drive way or going around a corner or over a bump. I have owned 3 toyotas and i have never been so frustrated as i am with owning this toyota 2008 camry. From the beginning the car has had problems with the brakes that cause the steering wheel to shake, the sunvisors falling, the rear wheel bearing to be replaced and now…
ODI 10524553
Body
Tl* the contacts owns a 2008 toyota camry. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the dashboard was melting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in a voluntary recall by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 15,000.
ODI 10916453
Body · Steering
Driving on back road late at night-car suddenly veried to left hitting oncoming car-then going into ditch-could not control my car-was having problems prior-as car kept wanting to veer to right and acceletor seemed to stick from time to time-car was totaled and i suffered from injuries.i was one mile from my home when accident occured. I always felt like car had handling problems-but with toyda,s quality reputation…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10321745