2008 Toyota Camry Solara: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 83 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (31% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2016
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Solara. The contact stated that upon inspection, the interior dashboard was sticky and had started to deteriorate. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and the failure was linked to an undisclosed recall; however, the recall repair had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,731.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2024
“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. The contact stated that the dashboard was melting. Additionally, the dashboard was sticky and cracking. The contact was unable to clean or wipe the dashboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed about a recall and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2023
“The dashboard hasbeen cracking for some time. I have use leather oils & other products to reduce. has slowly worsened”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2023
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“When vehicle is in motion on city streets or open highways on sunny days, driver sometimes becomes blinded from glare from "melting" shiny dashboard. This problem with "melting" dashboard began maybe 5-6 years ago and has kept getting worse. The blinding reflections are now so bad at times that we are concerned about having an accident because we are sometimes blinded by reflections from the shiny dashboard.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · May 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry solara. The contact stated that the dashboard had melted and was sticky. The contact stated that the defect caused a glare on the windshield which decreased driving visibility. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the warranty had expired for the dashboard repair or replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000.*bf*jb”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2020
“When backing out of a parking spot as the gear shift was put in reverse, the engine sped up rapidly, out of control and the car ended up about 200' to the rear through the parking lot, over 3 concrete bumps and ended up on a grassy area. No one was hurt - luckily. Was there not a recall by toyota about ten years ago of 400,000 similar vehicles because the engines went racing out of control? Many deaths and accidents attributed to it? My vehicle was not listed on your website as having an active recall.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry solara. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact noticed multiple cracks and melting areas on the dashboard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called treasure coast toyota of stuart (located at 5101 se federal hwy, stuart, fl 34997, (772) 283-8300) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 121,673. *as *jb”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2019
“Dash has become sticky and shiny producing a glare during bright driving conditions. Vehicle was only serviced by a toyota dealership since purchased and this being an issue was never brought to our attention.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2019
“At about 62000 miles I had to replace the rac and pinion now again at about 130000 miles it needs replacing again. My 2001 camary has 200000 miles and is still on the orginal rac. The racs toyota is puting in the 2008 camery are defective.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2018
“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 defective dash. They made a defective product and should cover replacement cost no matter when it occurs. I never received the single letter they mailed in 2015. They always had my email and never notified me via email or sent out a follow letter.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2018
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2008 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara reliable?
NHTSA has 83 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. The most complained-about area is structure (31% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2008 Toyota Camry Solara problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 44,123 miles or less.
Does the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.