2008 Toyota Camry suspension problems

Filed Aug 7, 2023 · Suspension · MN

No complete failure has happened as I chose to not drive the vehicle as I feel it is unsafe. The rear trailing arm body mounts rust to a point that I feel the structural integrity is compromised. At first glance the mount appears intact but after tapping lightly with a small hammer pieces of the mount fall off leaving a large portion of the mount missing. I have attached pictures of the mount before checking the mount and after to show how much of the mount is left. If this mount were to fail it could cause loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.

Filed Feb 13, 2018 · Electrical, Suspension · CA

The doors are powered

Filed May 31, 2016 · Suspension · 34,902 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the front passenger side spring prematurely fractured and then months later, the front drivers side springs prematurely fractured. An independent mechanic repaired the vehicle for the failure that happened twice, on each side in the front. It was mentioned that the metal material might not be structurally sound. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,902.

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · Suspension · 94,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While performing routine maintenance on the mechanic, the dealer discovered oil leaking from all four struts. The struts were replaced. Approximately 20,000 miles later, the front strut failed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Suspension · 44,000 miles · CA

I bought this camry 08 last year at 43000 miles on it, when I drive it on the freeway or city road , the front end was bounce exessively and not really stable. After I do the inspection and check the strut, the front right strut need replacement (it's bouncing a lot when I push it down and release). My complaint is why it fail for only 45000 miles?. Is this suppose to be a recall for replacement?. Because it involve safety driving. And I read, there 30 complaints already about this suspension.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Suspension · 43,000 miles · IL

Front (left) driver side spring is broken near the upper sup.. Seems like it broke more because of corrosion than fatigue.

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Suspension · 88,000 miles · MA

Front struts need replacement, less than 90,000 miles on the car. Very disappointing.

Filed Jun 27, 2014 · Suspension · 36,902 miles · MA

The right front spring failed. It snapped close to one end, leaving a jagged point. My mechanic said that this could be disastrous if this jagged point came in contact with the tire, especially at highway speed. I contacted toyota customer service and was told that since the car was out of warranty, they would not help me with any repair. A failure to a part such as this is either a defect, or a gross engineering error.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Suspension · 35,800 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, a clanking noise was heard coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the driver's side front coil spring had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,800.

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Suspension · 77,500 miles · MN

Turn corner and hear a big "clunk" and later find a piece fall off my vehicle - stop and find out that it is part of the coil spring. I bring the broken off part into local toyota dealer and the "service specialist" at the corwin toyota dealer said - "let me guess, camry..." I asked why she said camry- she told me that they only have had issues with camry coil springs and no other vehicles have had this issue. I asked if there was any warranty or recall on the item and she said "no". My car has only 77,000 miles on it and this is one thing that should not be breaking on a newer car. I would understand it if I were driving through fields / crap roads but I am not. The fact that the lady at the toyota dealer said that camry vehicles are the only vehicles that they experience this issues with is also a "red flag" to me! Is it another thing that toyota is aware of (this dealership is aware by the sounds of it) and is ignoring the problem or is it an issue that has yet to be brought up to corporate mechanics/safety specialists...