2008 Toyota Camry Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 290about this part
- Share
- 31%of 933 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 290 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Toyota Camry, 31% of the 933 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dashboard has become sticky will collect dust and debris, gotten so shiny that there is a glare and makes it hard to see while driving due to the reflection of the shine on the window. Bought 2014 and didn't have this issue didn't even get the warranty notice about the dash. This is our family car and afraid it's making our drives dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11277931, filed 2019-11, 128,000 miles“Due to the Toyota sticky dash problem caused by material degradation, I am experiencing a safety situation when sunlight produces a glare off the shiny dash surface. The glare is at its worst when driving into the sun. Upon calling Toyota, they stated that their voluntary warranty extension period has ended and there is nothing they can do for me.”
NHTSA complaint #11100261, filed 2018-06, 145,000 miles“The Toyota melting dashboard is horrendous. My dashboard is so gooey and shiny that on any day with mild sun it is hard to see out the windshield because of the reflection/shine. I am very worried this will lead to an accident. This is not a cosmetic issue, it is a very serious safety issue that Toyota needs to address.”
NHTSA complaint #11277567, filed 2019-11, 100,000 miles“Just purchased a used 2008 Toyota Camry on 7/15/15. On 9/1/15 we were driving at about 25mph. When we put the driver's side visor down to protect against the crucial sunlight the visor snapped! Currently will not stay up or completely down. This is causing a safety issue because its nearly impossible to see with the visor snapped.”
NHTSA complaint #10764060, filed 2015-09, 153,000 miles“The driver's side sun visor dropped down, completely blocking my vision and no longer stays in place making it a permanent safety hazard to the point where the car in no longer drivable. Checking the internet, I found out that this is a widespread problem. However, the dealer tells me that there is no safety recall for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10595324, filed 2014-05, 57,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V491000Oct 10, 2012Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris…Covers: Toyota Camry 2007–2009, RAV4 2007–2009, Camry Hybrid 2007–2009 +10 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 12% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 27 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 17 | 4% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 120 | 20% |
| 2010 | 74 | 12% |
| 2009 | 126 | 10% |
| 2008 | 290 | 31% |
| 2007 | 539 | 19% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 22 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 17 | 6% |
| 1993 | 22 | 8% |
| 1992 | 20 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Camry
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 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 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