Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. The contact stated as he was making a right turn about 30 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control cross the median strip and flipped over. The driver and the passenger sustained extensive injuries to their bodies. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was available if needed. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The manufacturer denied the claim and stated the crash was the contact's fault. The insurance company was contacted who towed the vehicle. The failure mileage was 5,000.
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid: sudden unintended acceleration
5 of the 162 complaints about the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
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. The consumer tried repeatedly to apply the brakes to stop the vehicle, but to no avail. The consumer also hit a pedestrian. (daughter wrote in on behalf of her 83 year mother who was driving the vehicle). *jb the consumers daughter there was no floor mat present in the vehicle, so that was not the issue. Updated 06/09/10.
Ltr fwd fm (wi) re toyota vehicles incidents of sudden unintended acceleration fm owner of a 2008 toyota camry concerned for safety while driving vehicle.
Ltr fwd fm (md) owner of a 2008 toyota camry hybrid concerned that her vehicle is not included in the toyota voluntary recall. *tgw the consumer stated since toyota does not know the cause of the sudden acceleration, she believed that all of the potentially affected vehicles with electronic systems that control acceleration and braking should be recalled.
Tl*the contact leased a 2008 toyota camry on january 5, 2008. The vehicle would lunge forward while the gear shift selector was in the reverse position. The manufacturer stated that there would be a recall and they could not fix the vehicle until april 2010 when the recall parts were available. She was concerned with her safety in driving the vehicle until then. The failure and current mileages were under 33,000. Updated 01/1410 *bf updated 01/20/10.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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 floor mat.
- Risk
- A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
- 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. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331, lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 09V388000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
5 of 162 owner complaints about the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid (3%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2026.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
ABS 33Brake failure 14Warning lights 11Check engine light 6Oil consumption 6Jerking 5
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