2008 Toyota Camry Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 119about this part
- Share
- 13%of 933 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 119 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 Toyota Camry, 13% of the 933 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 39 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I have a 2008 Camry se which I took in for the floormat and acceleration recalls. The car still accelerates when I first start it. I can drive up to 30 miles an hour with out applying gas. The dealer has worked on the car multiple times and can not solve the problem. Incident date is the last time it happened. It happens every time the car has sat for awhile.”
NHTSA complaint #10316165, filed 2010-03, 100 miles“I had purchased Toyota Camry le 2008 model and with just 25 miles on the 3rd day of purchased , my car experienced sudden acceleration at signal which caused me to hit the car in front. My brand new car crumpled. The car was towed and later repaired. I had to pay for the deductible , rental car and also have a car which is shown in carfax as accident-involved.”
NHTSA complaint #10313687, filed 2010-02, 25 miles“I own a Toyota Camry 2008 and I notice my cruise control come on sometimes as I start the ignition to start driving. I know where the cruise control is located and I don't touch it. I am a little worried since I am hearing about electrical problems with the Toyota Camry and other models of Toyota. This keeps happening. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10313064, filed 2010-02, 38,000 miles“Toyota safety recall for floor mat repaired by Toyota san diego. Gas pedal was cut down per Toyota specs. Upon leaving Toyota san diego twice within a fifteen min period my foot became trapped under gas pedal. Due to the wet conditions, when I accelerated the vehicle my foot was able to slip down the pedal which then sprung back trapping my foot underneath the pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10308188, filed 2010-02, 25,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V017000Jan 21, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010…Covers: Toyota Camry 2007–2010, Avalon 2005–2010, Tundra 2007–2010 +5 more
- 09V388000Oct 5, 2009Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by…Covers: Toyota Camry 2007–2010, Prius 2004–2009, Tacoma 2005–2010 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 6% |
| 2018 | 75 | 10% |
| 2017 | 19 | 13% |
| 2016 | 22 | 12% |
| 2015 | 17 | 6% |
| 2014 | 64 | 14% |
| 2013 | 35 | 13% |
| 2012 | 67 | 11% |
| 2011 | 70 | 12% |
| 2010 | 167 | 28% |
| 2009 | 266 | 21% |
| 2008 | 119 | 13% |
| 2007 | 510 | 18% |
| 2006 | 108 | 34% |
| 2005 | 272 | 38% |
| 2004 | 238 | 37% |
| 2003 | 259 | 33% |
| 2002 | 281 | 29% |
| 2001 | 46 | 17% |
| 2000 | 107 | 24% |
| 1999 | 65 | 13% |
| 1998 | 83 | 14% |
| 1997 | 30 | 5% |
| 1996 | 50 | 12% |
| 1995 | 23 | 8% |
| 1994 | 30 | 10% |
| 1993 | 21 | 8% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 9 | 6% |
| 1990 | 16 | 12% |
| 1989 | 16 | 14% |
| 1988 | 6 | 9% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1986 | 4 | 13% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Camry
290 complaintsBody and structure
141 complaintsEngine
131 complaintsOther or unknown
106 complaintsBrakes
83 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsTires
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Camry
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology