2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 6% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“June, 2009 my 2008 Camry Hybrid veered across two lanes of traffic even though I was holding the steering wheel and did not steer the vehicle in that direction. Also, on that same trip, when engaging cruise control, my 2008 camry started to accelerate rapidly, I disengaged cruise control immediately, and pushed then released the gas pedal and it corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #10313296, filed 2010-02, 15,000 miles“I have had to replace the tires approx every 20,000 miles. Type and make of tire do not seem to make a difference. I have rotated and aligned it every 5k miles. Tires get worn on the inside very quickly, no adjustment by the alignment shops seem to make any difference.”
NHTSA complaint #10515887, filed 2013-06, 32,750 miles“There is a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel when I turn left or right and it feels loose. Certified mechanic states it is noisy and there is play inside. Rack and pinion needs replaced for $2400.”
NHTSA complaint #10534375, filed 2013-08, 61,000 miles“Loss of control or stability due to multiple problems created by faulty and weak internal components of the electric assist rack and pinion. The faulty electric assist rack and pinion causes undetectable micro-vibrations that leads to chaffing of the front tires, it also leads to uneven tread wear to the inside of the front tires which causes loss of traction at all speeds without implication of the wear. The underlying problem does not come to your attention with any warning or implications until the inevitable happens (which could be a fatal accident). …”
NHTSA complaint #10659494, filed 2014-11, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The contact also stated that the power steering failed and the A/C emitted hot air. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10785961, filed 2015-10, 130,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 6 | 22% |
| 2012 | 7 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 28 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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