2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 225
- on record
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 61 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 8 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,325
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Toyota median
-64
median 289 across 291 Toyota records
Vs 2006-2010
-47
median 272 complaints in 785 records
Top component share
27%
Service Brakes: 61 complaints
What owners report fails — 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- SERVICE BRAKES 61
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 38
- VISIBILITY 17
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 14
- STRUCTURE 13
1 recall on record for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- NHTSA 12V491000 · 2012 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONT If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA has 225 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (61 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (61), vehicle speed control (38), visibility (17), electronic stability control (esc) (14). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.