Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Toyota Camry
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Toyota Camry has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 933 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V491000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V017000 STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V388000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E082000 ACCESSORY FLOOR MAT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 186 complaints
- Structure 141 complaints
- Engine 131 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 119 complaints
- Unknown or Other 104 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 104 complaints
Of the 933 complaints on file, 87 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 933 complaints, owners report 60 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Toyota Camry remains an average option for reliability with common issues around visibility, structure, and engine. Recalls focus on seats and accelerator pedals, while complaints about engine and electrical problems abound, highlighting an important consideration for potential buyers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| visibility | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | common |
| speed control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- tire rotation and balance
- brake pad replacement
- coolant flush
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unusual engine noise
- hesitation in acceleration
- difficulty in steering
- inconsistent braking response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Toyota Camry at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.