Is the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid

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2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:57.808Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 162
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 4
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

2008: 162 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2006	2
2007	602
2008	162
2009	118
2010	10
2011	23
2012	55
2013	27
2014	25
2015	15
2016	5
2017	5
2018	28
2019	11
2020	9
2021	8
2022	2
2023	1
2024	0
2025	25
2026	137

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

41% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH

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For several months, the cruise control had only been working intermittently and my brakes seemed rough. The night before I brought my car in, all the lights on the instrument panel came on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-13

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Started car and had immediate brake failure!, ABS system failure. Brake system warning lights and beeping from dashboard. Car not drive-able.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06

Vehicle speed control

25% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated forward causing the vehicle to crash into the wall in his garage. The vehicle did not stall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-12

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Consumer states problem with brake response *tgw the consumer experienced sudden acceleration while attempting to park, which ultimately caused significant damage to two vehicles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-11

Drove in to a park parking lot, pulled in to a parking space when accelerator pedal stuck, brakes went out, ran in to a tree about five or six feet away.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-11-02

Visibility

12% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and power window devices and controls.

FIRE

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-05

Also filed under Electrical system

Structure

12% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing body and trunk lid.

Electronic stability control (esc)

9% · 14 reports

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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2009-12-31Vehicle speed control09V388000 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…

Remedy: 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.…

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2012-02-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-06-14 Power Window Master Switch Fire
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2012-06-14Engineering analysisClosed 2013-02-12 Power Window Master Switch Fire
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2012-11-05Visibility12V491000 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…

Remedy: 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…

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2014-01-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-08-22 Brake Actuator malfunction
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

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Service brakes: 67 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 40 reports on file for this year.
Visibility: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 09V388000 · Vehicle speed control
Recall 12V491000 · Visibility

FAQ

Is the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?: The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid have?: 2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.