KnownCarProblemsHome › Toyota › Camry Solara › 2008
2008 Toyota Camry Solara Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara, most often about the body and structure (31% of complaints, typically around 45,000 miles). It is 5th of 10 Camry Solara model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2008 Toyota Camry Solara problems
Body and structure
26 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
This vehicle was purchased new by me and for the past few years the sun and hot weather of south florida has caused te dashboard material to become sticky, soft, beginning to crack. Frequently the shinny dashboard surface enhances the reflection of sun light into the windshield, creating a safety vision issue.
The dashboard in my solara started to melt under the sun. My vehicle is garage kept and is maintained properly. The dash shows nicks if you hit it with something like a fingernail. I contacted Toyota as I had the dash replaced and my dealer wrote the problem was material defect. I had to pay the labor of over $400 as…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
Just discovered my dash is sticky, has not yet progressed to shiny and Toyota's extended warranty ended 10-1-17. Only drive the car 6 months of the year, am the original owner and have 54266 miles. Spoke with Toyota customer experience center and was told that Toyota will not cover the $2000 cost to replace the…
Toyota did a recall on the dash of the cars getting sticky and cracking. They indicated they were replacing all of these affected. This notice came to me in 2015. I was told by the dealer, autoway Toyota in clearwater, fl. That I was 96 on the replacement list with them. I just called one year later to check status…
Speed control
11 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota solara. While releasing the parking brake at a stop light, the vehicle accelerated without intention. As a consequence he rear-ended another vehicle. In order to stop the vehicle from surging forward he had to shift into the neutral gear, and then remove the key from the ignition. The…
Driving in at a parking lot, driven at 5 not even 10 MPH the car - Camry Solara convertible 2008, touch the brake to park and in 20 feet of distance the car speed by itself crashing in parking bar. The air bags explode and I got injuries on my shoulders after the impact with the seat belt.
Visibility and wipers
11 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Overnight my 2008 Camry Solara dashboard has multiple cracks and has become tacky and shiny. This manufacturer defect continues to progress to current date. It is a safety issue because it causes a glare when sun is in direction of travel or sun is below 70 degree plane to reflect off the dash surface. Polarized…
I have loved my Toyota solara except for one major issue. A few years ago the dashboard became sticky and gummy. Everything sticks to it and it is very soft to the touch. It is totally melting and the dashboard has changed to a shiny surface. The bright and shiny dashboard creates a huge glare on the windshield right…
Lights
8 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the headlights turned off intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
I own a 2008 Toyota solara convertible sport v6. Upon driving on the freeway I noticed the low beam headlight (l) went out and had to flip the headlights off and on to turn it on. After a few miles the (r) low beam headlight went off and had to flip the headlights off and on again to turn it on. I noticed after seeing…
Engine
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Was told a rock put hole in condenser causing unit to expel antifreeze. Repair estimate >800. This is happening far to often for others as well. This has to be a design flaw that encompasses many models and needs to be addressed.
Our 2008 solara convertible has had 2 A/C condenser replacements in less than 3 years and 32,000 miles. In july 2010 ( under warranty ) and again in july 2013. We had no cold air blowing from A/C unit,( very important in the southwest desert during the summer where the temp can reach 110 and over ). Both times the…
Electrical
5 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked inside a garage when it suddenly caught on fire, completely destroying both the vehicle and the residence. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The contact indicated that two witnesses saw flames coming from…
My vehicle was parked at my home around the last week in january and the 4th of february 2017. When I started my car it didn't sound like it normally does and the engine light came on. I opened the hood and found a squirrel underneath and had a lot of debris. I found the coverings chewed off the wires some wires…
Transmission
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
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 Solara recalls
Seats: seat heater/cooler
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on july 14, 2016. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set number for this recall is set16b.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4runner, highlander, sequoia, and sienna, 2005-2010 avalon and tundra, 2006-2008 camry solara, 2006-2010 highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4 and tacoma, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2007-2011 camry hybrid, 2009-2010 venza, 2010-2012 prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
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.
Questions about the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (26 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); other or unspecified (12 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles); speed control (11 complaints, typically around 12,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 2, 2016 (seats). 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 Solara?
- It is 5th of 10 Camry Solara model years by number of complaints, with 83 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.