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Problems with 2008 Toyota Camry STRUCTURE

On average, the 2008 Toyota Camry starts to “feel” problems with the STRUCTURE and its various aspects after 77 808 miles.

Components Affected by STRUCTURE Issues

We have classified the 85 complaints from 2008 Toyota Camry about STRUCTURE into the following categories.

BODY 44

Recently reported STRUCTURE problems on 2008 Toyota Camry

The dashboard in my car, a 2008 toyota camry, has started to melt. it is sticky and discolored with a slight sheen. it may potentially melt to the point where it starts to reflect in the window.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that the dashboard was shiny and sticky, which created a serious sun glare. the dashboard seems to be melting and disintegrating beyond repair and really needs to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to hendrick toyota concord (704-467-8287, located at 7670 bruton smith blvd, concord, nc 28027) and was informed to call the manufacturer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 175,000. *bf*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that the dashboard became sticky and shiny when the temperatures were warm. the failure created a glare that impaired the driver's visibility. the cause of the failure was not determined. sun toyota (3001 us highway 19, holiday, fl) and the manufacturer were notified, but no assistance was offered. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 52,000.

The driver right side on the door & right side fender near the hood, samething happening, water getting under the clearcoat. i did some research there are lot of people with 2008 toyota's having the same issue, there should i have been a recall on this, this is a defect! i am reporting this to us deparment of transportation, nhtsa, too many people having this issue with 2008 toyota's

Dash material seems to be melting and reflection is causing visibility issues with reflection on windshield. dash has turnes into a putty type consistency which is stickky to the touch. it is not a crack due to heat exposure!!

Sticky dashboard causing serious light reflection when driving and engine burning lots of oil. have to keep up with topping engine oil often even though oil change not due

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact stated that the dashboard melted. the liquid from the failure created a blinding effect and the contact could not see the road. vandergriff toyota (1000 w interstate 20, arlington, tx 76017, (817) 533-4240) was contacted and refused to service the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 150,000.

The dashboard on my 2008 toyota camry is melting, and in the process becoming sticky and shiny. the stickiness is a nuisance, but the shininess is a hazard as it promotes heavy glare on the windshield. it makes me on a sunny day they can lose sight of the road, i almost hit another car due to the visibility. this is on the news, internet. i didn't receive any letter from toyota about enhancement warranty and even when i check with toyota dealer they said it has no recalls. now toyota said my car out of warranty 7 mpnths ago, and they can't do anything. this should be a recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. the contact entered the vehicle and noticed that the dashboard melted without warning. the vehicle was taken to cabe toyota scion (2895 long beach blvd, long beach, ca 90806, (562)-997-8545) for diagnostic testing, but no cause or remedy were found for the dashboard melting. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to file a complaint with nhtsa. the failure mileage was 69,300. *tt consumer stated dash leather board is melting. updated 01/31/19*jb

Melting dashboards: causing extreme reflection off windshield making it difficult to drive.

When i bought my car, the passenger sunvisor wouldn't stay up. the dealer said it was about a $500-$600 part & he wasn't going to pay to fix it. being that i never sat in the passenger side it did not bother me. there was however a recall on this part, & after many attempts to contact a local toyota dealership to order the part & schedule to get this fixed by the time allotment they had placed. so, my actual complaint is that they placed a time allotment. because, after that time allotment expired. all of a sudden the drivers side sun visor broke. you don't think about how useful a sun visor truly is, until you are no longer able to use it. it's installed for a reason, not to be something fancy in a car. i can't tell you how many times, the sun has played a major role in almost causing an accident due to failure to see oncoming traffic, traffic lights, etc. clearly, toyota recalled this due to the many failures it had already received. if, i was aware that the $500-$600 part was going to break a month after it's recall date. i most ...

Toyota camry 2008 was parked with the engine off. driver, sitting in driver's seat listening to the radio, hears an explosive noise directly behind him. turns around to see two four-inch diameter holes on the right side of the back window. the entire back window exhibits fracturing. within five minutes, ninety percent of the back window has disintegrated into pieces. no one is near the car. no evidence of projectiles in or around the car. ambient temperature is in the seventies. weather was raining. driver had engaged the rear window defogger prior to spontaneous shatter. defogger was off at the time of shatter. air conditioning was not on prior to shatter. mileage 62250. toyota disowns responsibility for the spontaneous shatter.

During an accident in november of 2015 i received substantial injuries as a result of the airbag not inflating or the seatbelt engaging. i spoke with the body shop as to why neither system worked as designed, they could not answer this question. they believed that the sensors were compressed to engage the air bags but it did not engage. they also noted that when i hit the brakes the seatbelts should have locked which would have kept me stationary instead of allow me to hit the driver door jam above the steering wheel. both vehicles were in motion. the vehicle that hit me made a left turn into my front left quarter panel damaging the entire panel and part of the front driver door.

I have a toyota camry and of the board is melting and i is difficult at the besst sun does get good visibility because the sunlight so bright hinders my vision board. i want to know where i can go to help me to fix this flaw. i am parking in front to my house

I am having dashboard melting problem in toyota camry 2008. it looks like not only me having this problem but it is most likely majority of the people who own the toyota camry. it is not only safety hazard when you drive in the sunlight but also bring question on product quality and it's brand name. toyota should immediately recall and resolve this problem asap. *tr