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2008 Toyota Camry Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Toyota Camry, 10% of all 933 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 20 Camry model years. These complaints report 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 11 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 78,500 miles.

Brakes complaints
89
10% of 933
Crashes reported
15
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
78,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Toyota Camry brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 10, 2008, latest Oct 8, 2025.

2008 Toyota Camry brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter112008 Q32010 Q42013 Q22014 Q42017 Q12018 Q32021 Q12025 Q4
89 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q3 to 2025 Q4; peak 2010 Q1 (11).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200599 (14%)
  2. 200641 (13%)
  3. 2007344 (12%)
  4. 200889 (10%)
  5. 2009112 (9%)
  6. 201057 (9%)
  7. 201152 (9%)
  8. 201260 (10%)
  9. 201326 (9%)
  10. 201442 (9%)
  11. 201542 (15%)
  12. 201621 (11%)
  13. 201725 (17%)
  14. 2018171 (23%)
  15. 201944 (11%)
  16. 202014 (5%)
  17. 202116 (10%)
  18. 20227 (12%)
  19. 20236 (9%)
  20. 20242 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Camry have brake problems?
NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Toyota Camry, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 15 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 78,500 miles.
Which Toyota Camry year has the most brake complaints?
The 2007 Toyota Camry has the most brake complaints (344), compared with 89 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Toyota Camry?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Toyota Camry is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.