2008 Toyota Camry Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 2008 Toyota Camry, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 46,361 miles. The words owners use most often: “sun visor” (66% of reports).
- 186visibility complaints
- 46,361median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $220typical repair cost reported by owners
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Sun visor: mentioned in 122 of 186 complaints (66%)
- Driver side: mentioned in 76 of 186 complaints (41%)
- Stay position: mentioned in 10 of 186 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the 2008 Toyota Camry at $220, and half of them between $200 and $290.
Based on 21 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 155 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 186 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Toyota Camry visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Camry | 1 | 2% | 8,000 |
| 2022 Camry | 2 | 3% | 23,551 |
| 2021 Camry | 3 | 2% | 17,500 |
| 2020 Camry | 6 | 2% | 43,500 |
| 2019 Camry | 3 | 1% | 63,560 |
| 2018 Camry | 5 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 2017 Camry | 1 | 1% | 100 |
| 2016 Camry | 3 | 2% | 66,211 |
| 2015 Camry | 2 | 1% | 12,700 |
| 2014 Camry | 6 | 1% | 1,700 |
| 2013 Camry | 5 | 2% | 15,360 |
| 2012 Camry | 16 | 3% | 14,185 |
| 2011 Camry | 30 | 5% | 58,500 |
| 2010 Camry | 14 | 2% | 14,200 |
| 2009 Camry | 34 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2008 Camry | 186 | 20% | 46,361 |
| 2007 Camry | 323 | 11% | 61,911 |
| 2006 Camry | 8 | 3% | 11,511 |
| 2005 Camry | 9 | 1% | 72,000 |
| 2004 Camry | 12 | 2% | 52,350 |
| 2003 Camry | 20 | 3% | 21,000 |
| 2002 Camry | 19 | 2% | 22,550 |
| 2001 Camry | 4 | 1% | 51,300 |
| 2000 Camry | 13 | 3% | 38,100 |
| 1999 Camry | 26 | 5% | 76,000 |
| 1998 Camry | 10 | 2% | 32,096 |
| 1997 Camry | 9 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Camry | 26 | 6% | 67,486 |
| 1995 Camry | 8 | 3% | 70,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 12v491000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the sun visor fell down and obstructed the contact's view of the windshield. Additionally, the sun visor failed to secure in place. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…
Re: recall power window master switch this vehicle is showing recall item not taken care of. Long ago i called the manufacturer and they conference called the dealership repair shop. The shop keeps saying they already addressed this recall, but the manufacturer says it has not been resolved. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Toyota Camrys have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 186 owner complaints about visibility for the 2008 Toyota Camry (20% of the 933 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Toyota Camry visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 46,361 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the 2008 Toyota Camry?
Owners report a typical cost of $220 (half paid between $200 and $290), from 21 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 2008 Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “sun visor”, in 122 of 186 complaints, followed by “driver side” (76).
Other 2008 Toyota Camry problems
- Structure problems (141)
- Engine problems (131)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (119)
- Visibility/wiper problems (104)
- Service Brakes problems (56)
See all 2008 Toyota Camry problems or visibility problems across all Camry years.