Toyota Camry Hybrid 2008
Model Camry Hybrid made in 2008 by Toyota got 40 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and vehicle speed control.
Model 2008
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| TC-12-018 | 07/31/2012 | 10046281 | Toyota: see document research button for owner letter. in some vehicles, the sun visors would slowly rotate downward and some times would become detached. models 2007-11 camry & camry hybrids. *pe | 10/03/2012 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| TSB-0087-12 | 06/13/2012 | 10045140 | Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied. *pe | 08/21/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 95000 | 1 | |
| I was driving on i-94 highway, tried to open my passenger side front window using my driver side door window switch. the switch did not work. about 30 seconds later my car filled with smoke and i saw the smoke coming out of the driver side door panel. i pulled over and after a couple minutes the smoke stopped. the window switch for the passenger side window does not work now. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 95000 | ||
| I was driving on i-94 highway, tried to open my passenger side front window using my driver side door window switch. the switch did not work. about 30 seconds later my car filled with smoke and i saw the smoke coming out of the driver side door panel. i pulled over and after a couple minutes the smoke stopped. the window switch for the passenger side window does not work now. | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 01/03/2013 | 53203 | 1 | |
| The water pump failed resulting in engine over heating - potentially disabling vehicle. *tr | |||
| 01/03/2013 | 53203 | ||
| The water pump failed resulting in engine over heating - potentially disabling vehicle | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 06/06/2012 | 89523 | 1 | |
| The trunk latch release button overing has become sticky and gooey making the lock release button inoperable. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 01/03/2013 | 8000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 camry hybrid. the stated while driving 60 mph all of the warning lights illuminated and the brakes failed. the contact had to cost to the side of the road to stop the vehicle. the contact shut off the vehicle and restarted it. the vehicle reset it's computer system so the contact continued to drive the vehicle. weeks later all of the warning lights illuminated and the brakes failed again. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to inspect the brakes and the dealer stated the braking system was working fine. the failure mileage was 80,000. the vin was not available. jo | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 11/06/2012 | 37000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a loss of power steering as the triangle warning symbol illuminated. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. the failure recurred within ten days. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 37,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 11/06/2012 | 37000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a loss of power steering as the triangle warning symbol illuminated. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. the failure recurred within ten days. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 37,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 04/05/2012 | 88659 | 1 | |
| Steering column makes knocking/clicking noise when turning. sounds like it's coming from intermediate shaft. *tr | |||
| 11/06/2012 | 37000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a loss in power steering and a triangle symbol began to illuminate. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. upon restarting the vehicle resumed normally. the similar failure recurred within ten days. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 37,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 04/05/2012 | 88659 | ||
| Steering column makes knocking/clicking noise when turning. sounds like it's coming from intermediate shaft. | |||
| 10/04/2012 | 76363 | 1 | |
| Thumbing sound when turning steering wheel. *tr | |||
| 10/04/2012 | 76363 | ||
| Thumbing sound when turning steering wheel | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 06/06/2012 | 89523 | 1 | |
| The trunk latch release button overing has become sticky and gooey making the lock release button inoperable. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/04/2013 | 61000 | ||
| I took my vehicle into the shop to have an alignment done on the vehicle. turns out all 4 struts are leaking. i have spoken to several mechanics the like of goodyear, american tire company, and even the toyota dealer and they told me themselves that this is a common problem. speaking to several different camry owners, 50 percent of them have replaced the struts as well. this should be a recall and i just don't think owners are aware of the sizeable problem regarding the struts. if mechanics themselves are telling me this is a regular problem, why isn't toyota. | |||
| 12/10/2012 | 56000 | 1 | |
| Went to have my tires rotated and found that all 4 of the struts on the car are leaking. since this car is only 4 years old and 56k in miles these struts should not be leaking. this is a manufacture defect but toyota does not replace/repair these except at full cost. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2012 | 56000 | ||
| Went to have my tires rotated and found that all 4 of the struts on the car are leaking. since this car is only 4 years old and 56k in miles these struts should not be leaking. this is a manufacture defect but toyota does not replace/repair these except at full cost. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 06/06/2012 | 89523 | ||
| The trunk latch release button overing has become sticky and gooey making the lock release button inoperable. | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 95000 | ||
| I was driving on i-94 highway, tried to open my passenger side front window using my driver side door window switch. the switch did not work. about 30 seconds later my car filled with smoke and i saw the smoke coming out of the driver side door panel. i pulled over and after a couple minutes the smoke stopped. the window switch for the passenger side window does not work now. | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 71000 | ||
| Going through our neighborhood, the driver side sun visor fell down and blocked my vision. i contacted the dealership, they told me that the sun visor malfunction was common and it would cost $200 to fix it. this car is very well maintained and i think that this is a major defect that could cause major accidents. i was fortunate and was able to stop , but others may not be so lucky. please look into this issue. | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 71000 | 1 | |
| Going through our neighborhood, the driver side sun visor fell down and blocked my vision. i contacted the dealership, they told me that the sun visor malfunction was common and it would cost $200 to fix it. this car is very well maintained and i think that this is a major defect that could cause major accidents. i was fortunate and was able to stop , but others may not be so lucky. please look into this issue. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 95000 | 1 | |
| I was driving on i-94 highway, tried to open my passenger side front window using my driver side door window switch. the switch did not work. about 30 seconds later my car filled with smoke and i saw the smoke coming out of the driver side door panel. i pulled over and after a couple minutes the smoke stopped. the window switch for the passenger side window does not work now. *tr | |||