Eight problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2008 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2008 Camry.
I was approaching an intersection on a city street and started to slow down when the brake pedal dropped, the "check vsc system" message came on the dash, several dash lights turned on, and the power brakes failed so I had to step on the brakes very hard in order to stop. I was able to slowly drive home. The "check vsc system" ,message is still on the dash.
Brakes fail to work in majority of driving circumstances. Vsc system warning indicated and brakes fail to function causing near fatal accident.
Sudden brake failure due to brake booster leak/malfunction. Many other same complaints on same part failure for same Camrys on internet blogs. Toyota refused any responsibility despite car having less than 40,000 miles!.
In summer of 2013, power steering pump failed on 2008 Toyota Camry. Car was very difficult to steer, turn and park but had to be driven, though unsafe to drive, for 3 days while pump was ordered and replaced. In the week before the power steering pump failed, the engine was found to be burning oil and had to be rebuilt. During this same month (August, 2013), the gas cover could not be opened to refill the gas tank while out of town, requiring a temporary cable fix by an out-of-town dealer. In the summer of 2014, the anti-lock brake system (abs) actuator failed, also causing loss of speedometer, temperature and tachometer functions. Abs actuator part was ordered and replaced. Then a week later, the brake booster failed (check engine light on multiple times), leaking when brake was depressed. These are just the major safety failures of this 2008 Toyota Camry, which has had other problems, purchased new in 2007 and maintained by the same dealer. This car is not safe or reliable to drive.
Upon no warning, the power assist module in my 2008 Camry failed. Fortunately my daughter was able to maneuver the vehicle off road and avoid rear ending someone when the Camry brakes failed to provide proper and safe breaking force as typical prior to this event. . .
2008 Toyota Camry. Consumer states accident occurred due to tire blow out and brake failure.
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the dealer reprogrammed the computer system for recall 10v017000 (vehicle speed control, accelerator pedal). He also noticed that the brake system was not functioning properly after the recall repair was performed. The contact was driving approximately 75 mph when all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The current mileage was approximately 93,000. Updated 05/11/10.
2008 Toyota Camry with brake failure. Consumer states that the brakes failed while trying to stop. He states the vehicle did not seem to slow down and that the airbags did not deploy. The consumer stated he noticed the abs did not activate as it was designed. When he applied the brake, he noticed a lack of pulsing . He quickly released his foot from the brake and re-applied pressure to no avail. Consequently, the consumer crashed into the rear of truck. The consumer stated the other vehicle stopped abruptly due to traffic congestion and the roads were slick. The consumers vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company.