2008 Toyota Camry body problems

Filed Jul 13, 2026 · Body · 100,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact received a warranty-enhanced program related to the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the repair was performed, but the vehicle experienced the failure approximately two years later. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, a sticky film on the dashboard created a glare, obstructing the driver's vision of the driver. On one occasion, while attempting to lower the sun visor, the contact’s left arm got stuck on the dashboard, and force was needed to remove the arm from the dashboard. The contact’s arm was burning after being removed from the dashboard, and there were marks on the left arm. The contact used burn ointment on the arm, but no medical attention was needed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2026 · Body, Visibility · CA

The dashboard in my 2008 Toyota Camry LE has deteriorated over time and has melted, becoming sticky and glossy. This condition causes sunlight to reflect off the dashboard onto the windshield, creating a strong glare. This glare significantly impairs my visibility while driving, especially in bright daylight conditions. At times, I am unable to clearly see traffic, road conditions, or other vehicles. This creates a dangerous situation and increases the risk of a crash. The issue has progressively worsened over time. There were no warning messages or indicators prior to this condition developing. The problem appears to be caused by the dashboard material degrading under normal use and heat exposure. I reported this issue to Toyota dealers, including Fremont Toyota and Milpitas Toyota, but no corrective action was taken. The condition remains unresolved. The defective dashboard is available for inspection upon request. This issue represents a safety hazard due to reduced driver visibility.

Filed Mar 11, 2025 · Body · IL

I purchased a used 2008 Camry but I didn’t know about the sticky dashboard defect. It’s a hazard to drive this car because of the extreme sun glare, which impedes my vision.

Filed May 24, 2024 · Body · MA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving on various occasions during the daytime, the melted, sticky dashboard reflected light into her eyes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 15, 2023 · Body, Visibility · CA · crash

The dashboard of my 2008 Toyota Camry is shining/reflecting from the windshield, making it clear visibility very difficult for the driver. I called Toyota they mentioned they had a warranty extension for a limited period and now they are not covering/fixing it anymore. It should be a "SAFETY RECALL" and all owners should be sent a notice to get the factory defective product fixed. My daughter was involved in a crash on Feb 14th, 2023 because visibility was very seriously constrained because the dashboard was reflecting from the windshield. Photographs attached to document the issue.

Filed Aug 17, 2021 · Body · VA

The padded dash panel has failed so that it cannot provide impact protection because of hard material that has chipped and cracked. The dealer inspected the problem and gave me a repair estimate of $2800.00. I complained to Toyota and was told that the extended dash warranty ended in 2018. Prior to failure, the dash was sticky but not chipped and cracked. Why is Toyota allowed to stop any warranty or compensation for dash impact protection on my 13 year old vehicle?

Filed Aug 13, 2021 · Body · 161,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the glare from the sticky dashboard made it unable to visibly see the road and he lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated a state trooper informed him that he was unable to drive the vehicle as-is and had the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where the vehicle was being diagnosed for over a month. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2021 · Body · 63,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky to the touch and reflected sunlight while driving. The contact stated that it seemed as if the dashboard was melting. The contact called the dealer toyota world of lakewood (1118 ocean ave rt 88, lakewood, nj 08701, (732) 364-9000) who informed them of a voluntary customer satisfaction campaign that addressed the issue. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. *ln

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Body · 115,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and became sticky and reflective. The contact called the dch toyota of oxnard dealer located at 1631 auto center dr, oxnard, ca 93036, (805) 288-7692, and was informed that an unknown recall on the vehicle was expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2020 · Body · CA

My dashboard has somehow melted and is completely sticky! There are so many things stuck to it and cannot be removed- an entire piece of paper, plastic pieces, fizz, dirt, etc.. I honestly do not know how this happened but it has gotten worse over the last year. I've tried to have it repaired but the price is outrageous, I do not know what to do at this point. My concern has heightened during the covid pandemic, as I'm paranoid that germs and many other things might be stuck on the dashboard. I'm not sure how likely that is, but I would really appreciate a recall or some sort of repair on behalf of this issue- as it is a fault of the manufacturer! Thank you for your time.