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2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, most often about the brakes (41% of complaints, typically around 97,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Camry Hybrid model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid problems
Brakes
66 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 97,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
"check vsc system" notice came on my dash. Vsc (vehicle stability/skid control). I have taken my car into the dealership approximately every 3 months and nothing has ever been detected in terms of this. The area where I live does get heavy snow so this is extremely dangerous to have happen.
I was on the highway and all of the warning lights came on "check vsc system" was displayed on the dashboard. I had to push very hard on the breaks to make the car stop and luckily I did not crash into anyone. It's happened in the middle of driving in the neighborhood, on the freeway, even when I was parked in the…
Speed control
39 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While driving in cold weather the check vsc system light comes on and the power brakes cease to function. I have to press the brake pedal very hard in order to get the car to stop. Toyota claims that this is caused by a faulty accumulator and gives the error code c1391. I created a website to see if other people have…
I was driving on a straight-line highway at 55mph in dry conditions when suddenly "check vsc system" warning indicator displayed. Brake light, brake icon and ABS icons also illuminated. About 10 minutes later, system returned to normal while still driving straight down the road.
Visibility and wipers
29 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear, sun/moon roof assembly.
I put my sunvisor down to block the late afternoon sun. After I put it back up, it dropped in front of my vision causing a dangerous condition. The car is a 2008 Toyota camry, purchased new with 54,000 miles on it. I googled my issue and saw dozens of others with the exact same defect.
I own a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid. For the second time the drivers side visor has broken and flops down into my field of view. Both visors previously broke and were replaced under warranty but now the car is out of warranty. These visors are defective from the factory and it will cost $130 for the visor with extra…
Body and structure
19 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The dashboard is completely sticky and ruined. Nothing cleans it or takes the stickiness away. It causes a reflection on the windshield and interferes with my vision. This is a safety issue that Toyota should recall and replace! It's very dangerous!
The dashboard on my Toyota camry appears to be slowly melting leaving behind a sticky residue and a shine on 90% of the flat surface. The real hazard is that the shine on the dashboard reflects on the windshield making it very difficult to drive especially in daylight. The stickiness of-course is a nuisance. I have…
Stability control
14 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 125,500 miles.
Upon starting vehicle a "check vsc system" warning message was displayed. The maintenance "!", "brake drum", "trac" and "ABS" warning lights illuminated. An obd2 code check was performed and a diagnostic code "c0210 rh rear speed sensor circuit" was returned. Authorized Toyota dealer/service replaced the right rear…
Was in park in parking lot, switched to drive and immediately the brake light illuminated. Then the "check vsc" message came up on the computer. Proceeded to busy road and turn left, only to find out I had no braking power; other than the parking brake. With some luck and the parking brake I was able to bring the…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
Interior head lining is coming down. It started on the back windshield. It was hanging down so I see it when I use my rear view mirror. Now it is coming off on the driver side front windshield. Also front driver visor. Also sticky dashboard.
Check vsc system error, traction control light, ABS light and emergency "!" light illuminated when car was idle. Brakes became "soft". Next day, light was off until after driving a few miles, again same lights came on and brakes became soft again at a stop light
Engine
12 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles.
I was driving to work on the highway when all of the sudden my car started to slow down, I pushed on the accelerator and got nothing, the dash board lights came on and the car completely stalled. The computer screen said to "check hybrid system and check vsc system". I sat for awhile and tried to restart the car, it…
The water pump on car has started to leak spraying coolant over the orange electrical wires in the engine compartment. This is a potential fire hazard. Also it can lead to engine overheating. One complaint has already been filed at this website by another customer. Toyotanation.com forum is filled with hundreds of…
Steering
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles.
There is a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel when I turn left or right and it feels loose. Certified mechanic states it is noisy and there is play inside. Rack and pinion needs replaced for $2400.
Loss of control or stability due to multiple problems created by faulty and weak internal components of the electric assist rack and pinion. The faulty electric assist rack and pinion causes undetectable micro-vibrations that leads to chaffing of the front tires, it also leads to uneven tread wear to the inside of the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid recalls
Visibility and wipers: power window devices and controls
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their toyota dealer or the toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331. General motors will contact the pontiac vibe owners affected by this recall and gm dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact pontiac customer care at 1-800-762-2737.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 camry, camry hybrid, rav4, corolla, corolla matrix, tundra, sequoia, highlander, highlander hybrid, yaris, scion xb, scion xd and pontiac vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Brake actuator malfunction
Summary
On june 25, 2014, toyota initiated a warranty enhancement program (ze1) to extend warranty coverage for the brake actuator assembly and skid control ecu/brake pedal stroke sensor in certain my 2007 to 2011 toyota camry hybrid vehicles. Toyota's program covers repairs related to two conditions:internal malfunctions of the brake actuator assembly; and overly sensitive monitoring logic for the brake pedal stroke sensor.primary coverage provides warranty enhancement until november 30, 2015, with no mileage limitation.after the primary coverage period ends, secondary coverage is provided for 10 years or 150,000 miles from the date of first use, whichever occurs first.in addition, on july 10, 2014
Power window master switch fire
Summary
On october 10, 2012, toyota initiated a safety recall of approximately 2.5 million u.s. Vehicles involving the following models and model years:2007-2009 camry and camry hybrid, 2009 corolla and corolla matrix, 2008 highlander and highlander hybrid, 2007-2009 rav4, 2008-2009 scion xb and xd, 2008-2009 sequoia, 2007-2008 tundra, 2007-2008 yaris, and 2009 pontiac vibe.see NHTSA recall number 12v-491 for more details, including the affected vehicle manufacture dates for each vehicle model.note that only early-production 2009 model year vehicles are included in the recall.toyota and gm dealers will inspect the power window master switch (pwms) assemblies and apply a specialized grease that inhib
Power window master switch fire
Summary
Odi has identified certain toyota vehicles experiencing a higher rate of fire and thermal event incidents among all toyota vehicles that use the same power window master switch design.they include a total of approximately 1.4 million model year (my) 2007 through 2009 camry, camry hybrid, rav4 and yaris vehicles built from approximately september 2006 through august 2008, as well as all my 2008 highlander hybrid vehicles.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea12-006) to further study the alleged defect and its consequences.the odi reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.NHTSA.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 104
Questions about the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (66 complaints, typically around 97,000 miles); speed control (39 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles); visibility and wipers (29 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 10, 2012 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Toyota Camry Hybrid?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Camry Hybrid model year since 2000, with 162 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.