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2008 Toyota Camry Solara Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 83 total for the year
Median mileage
78,285miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara, 4% of the 83 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,285 miles.

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.

“2017 regular oil change I was told oil level was extremely low. No explanation given to me. I was told to regularly check oil level between changes. I have been adding oil regularly. Upon looking for answers on my own, I found out that this is a known problem with my vehicle! I talked to Toyota rep, and he admitted that 2 letters were mailed to me, none of which I received, regarding repair options by Toyota. This offer expired in 2018. I asked for address, they didn't have that info. So I asked if all communications from Toyota could be made by email, they said no. …”

NHTSA complaint #11218149, filed 2019-06, 70,570 miles

“The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. While driving 45 MPH, the contact felt very tired and pulled over in a parking lot to sleep for thirty minutes. When she awakened, the contact noticed a strong abnormal odor without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that carbon monoxide leaked into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer asked the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11057363, filed 2017-12, 86,000 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200834%
200797%
200611%
200555%
200464%
200314%
200212%
200124%
200012%
199922%

Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

Body and structure
26 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology