MYRModel Year Report

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid

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2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-09-16T07:59:59.297Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2007: 602 complaints 2008: 162 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2009 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2012: 55 complaints 2012 2013: 27 complaints 2014: 25 complaints 2015: 15 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 5 complaints 2018: 28 complaints 2018 2019: 11 complaints 2020: 9 complaints 2021: 8 complaints 2021 2022: 2 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2024 2025: 11 complaints 2026: 125 complaints 2026
2008: 162 complaints
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YearComplaints
20062
2007602
2008162
2009118
201010
201123
201255
201327
201425
201515
20165
20175
201828
201911
20209
20218
20222
20231
20240
202511
2026125

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 41%

41% of complaints: service brakes — 67 distinct reports on file, 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, 20171113

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, 20171106

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25%

25% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20140312

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, 20100511

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, 20091102

VISIBILITY 12%

12% of complaints: visibility — 20 distinct reports on file, 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, 20120905

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and trunk lid.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 9%

9% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20091231 — vehicle speed control

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 FL

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. THES

Campaign 09V388000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120206 — PE (closed 20120614)

Power Window Master Switch Fire

I 20120614 — EA (closed 20130212)

Power Window Master Switch Fire

R 20121105 — visibility

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

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 th

Campaign 12V491000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140123 — PE (closed 20140822)

Brake Actuator malfunction

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (67 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (40 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V388000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V491000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.