2008 Toyota Camry steering problems

Filed Oct 8, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 147,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the Power Steering, Service Vehicle, Traction Control, and ABS warning lights illuminated, and the speedometer failed to display the speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the sensors for the front wheels had failed. The contact purchased and replaced the sensors; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2020 · Steering · 105,000 miles · CA

Lost power steering while parking the car, ps light also became on. The car became difficult to steer, but was able to complete parking job as the car was almost in parking position. Called aaa and towed the car home (2pm, no dealer was open) and later drove to a nearby dealer (the aaa driver told me how to handle the steering). The initial diagnostic by the dealer (stevens creek toyota, san jose, ca) is an ecu failure. Dealer told me that we were luck as it is very hard to control the car with this problem. I was lucky that it happened while we were parking the car. If it happened on highway, it can potentially cause crash for sure. Car is 2008 camry hybrid, 105k mile. Well maintained, all maintenance work were done by toyota dealer. What made me extremely concerned is that this car has a history of critical safety function failure in the past. 1) driver side winder switch was overheated and generated a lot of smokes. Dealer said the switch has a defect, and I believe it LED to a recall later. 2) driver side window wiper stopped moving while driving in rain, lost visibility in seconds. Dealer said a defect in the motor cause the problem, but not sure whether it LED to a recall. 3) ps / ecu problem that made the car hard to control. I think toyota is doing extremely poor on their car's safety. The dealer report is not done yet. I will update it later thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 8, 2019 · Steering · FL

The dashboard is cracking and meaty and I've been calling every toyota because I know this is a recall and they been telling me that they can't help me with this problem they said that I have to pay for it 1,500$ I will get on contact with the tv news and let them know what's going on with toyota I really love toyota but at this point I'm really upset with this.

Filed Dec 6, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 158,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the horn would sound independently when making right and left turns. Also, the air bag warning indicator illuminated independently. The contact drove the vehicle to the local dealer (westchester toyota sales, 2167 central park ave, yonkers, ny, 10710) where it was diagnosed that the bracket within the steering wheel failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the steering wheel and air bag were properly intact. The dealer stated that the failure was due to wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired because the contact felt that he was not at fault and a crash did not occur. The manufacturer stated that they would not assist, the vehicle was not under warranty, and there was no recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 1 miles · AL

My car had to have the engine replaced not even a month after buying off the lot

Filed Nov 6, 2016 · Steering · MN

Sound click click when turning steer wheel on left or right, it happened 3.5 years ago

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Steering · 80,245 miles · TX

I purchased a used/certified 2008 toyota camry in 2012. I had not noticed any problems with the car until about a month ago when I kept hearing a bumping sound coming from the the passenger rear tire, after having the tires air pressure checked the problem seemed to be gone. However, later the car began pulling to the left, whenever I drove on a side street, the pulling was not there on the freeway. Things changed on this past sunday, on my way to take my grandchildren home from church the steering wheel was uncontrollable and the car pulled sharply to the left and I decided to pull off the street, I was afraid to continue driving because I didn't want to put my grandchildren in any further danger. I had to call my daughter to come pick us up. The car was taken to the repair shop to get a wheel alignment. I told them about the problem with the steering wheel they assured me that they would be able to take care of the problem. The problem with the steering is still there, why hasn't there been a recall for this problem. I am afraid to drive my car!

Filed Aug 31, 2014 · Body, Steering · FL

I purchased my 2008 toyota camry se on 8/18/2012. Several days after the purchase I noticed that the dashboard was excessively sticky and shiny, so much so that the glare on the windshield made it difficult to see through the windshield while driving. I then returned to the dealership to complain about the matter, but no one at the dealership had any answers and their only solution to remedy the problem was to suggest that I purchase a dashboard cover.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Body, Steering · 115,000 miles · AL

The dashboard of my camry se began to crystallize and became sticky to the touch. It is now so sticky that the least touch and nick pulls the vinyl right off. It is so shiny that it gives off a reflection while driving. It is very distracting when driving as it seems that something is in your eyes. The glare makes for a dangerous situation because your judgment is affected. This is a safety hazard and should be recalled by the dealer. I have several others with camrys having the same problem.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 87,699 miles · TN

In summer of 2013, power steering pump failed on 2008 toyota camry. Car was very difficult to steer, turn and park but had to be driven, though unsafe to drive, for 3 days while pump was ordered and replaced. In the week before the power steering pump failed, the engine was found to be burning oil and had to be rebuilt. During this same month (august, 2013), the gas cover could not be opened to refill the gas tank while out of town, requiring a temporary cable fix by an out-of-town dealer. In the summer of 2014, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) actuator failed, also causing loss of speedometer, temperature and tachometer functions. Abs actuator part was ordered and replaced. Then a week later, the brake booster failed (check engine light on multiple times), leaking when brake was depressed. These are just the major safety failures of this 2008 toyota camry, which has had other problems, purchased new in 2007 and maintained by the same dealer. This car is not safe or reliable to drive.