2008 Toyota Camry Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 933 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2008 Toyota Camry, 1% of the 933 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 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.
“While on the way back from a short trip to california from arizona, our service engine warning light became displayed on our dash along with check vsc system. The braking became somewhat erratic and the vehicle seemed to wander more within the lane on the highway casing us to reduce our speed. When arriving home we made an appointment to have our vehicle serviced and it was found to have a faulty anti lock brake actuator that had to be replaced at a cost of $2900.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287498, filed 2019-12, 160,000 miles“I had just brake & was waiting for the signal to turn green suddenly the check vsc system came up along with the brake ABS ,traction control all light came up . I reached home & parked the car & switched it off . Tried to restart the car & it would no start again .”
NHTSA complaint #10671513, filed 2015-01, 83,559 miles“My Toyota Camry hybrid all sudden after 2 minutes of driving, had all of its warning lights on (like ABS, engine...) and with the vcs warning text across the dash board. It was very hard to control the vehicle to pull it off the road. I am not sue what is happening, but god forbid if this thing happened on the highway, I would have been in accident. The card was in no drivable and constituted a huge hazard. A car must never be allowed to lose power suddenly while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10821848, filed 2016-01, 133,000 miles“I was slowing to a stop at a red light. The warning light check vsc came on. The brakes were very weak and did not stop the car. I had to escape on to the shoulder and have the car slow down.”
NHTSA complaint #10584594, filed 2014-04, 78,000 miles“Check vsc system warning and brake and other warning lights lighting up on dashboard. Difficulty braking with lurching forward when at a complete stop. Needed to pump on brakes several times to come to a complete stop, loss of braking ability.”
NHTSA complaint #10564330, filed 2014-02, 71,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 61 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Camry
290 complaintsBody and structure
141 complaintsEngine
131 complaintsVehicle speed control
119 complaintsOther or unknown
106 complaintsBrakes
83 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsTires
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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