Rear Window Defogger problems of the 2008 Toyota Camry

Two problems related to rear window defogger 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.

1 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2011

2008 Toyota solara convertible. Consumer states problems with rear defroster the dealer replaced the roof. However, the consumer stated when looked out the rear window, the upper portion of the glass was distorted, which was not the case before the roof was replaced. The consumer contacted the dealer and was informed that all the vehicles exhibited the same condition and it was considered normal.

2 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2009

2008 Toyota solara convertible. Consumer states problems with rear window defogger, map light and jerking the consumer stated the rear widow defogger was not working and would not clear fog or frost from the rear window. Also, the map light was intermittent and would not always come on when opening the door locks. In addition, the vehicle would jerk when attempting to accelerate. The dealer stated the rear defogger was inspected and check and everything was fine. They also stated the defogger was designed only to remove for from the inside of the window and not frost or snow from the outside of the window. The consumer was then informed the entire roof would have to replaced to correct the problem with the defogger. After the roof was replaced the problem with the rear defogger had been resolved, regarding the jerking problem, the dealer stated that Toyota transmission were recently modified and the jerking at slow speeds. Was normal. Updated 05/12/10.




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