2008 Toyota Camry wipers, windshield & visibility problems
290 complaints about wipers, windshield & visibility have been filed for the 2008 Toyota Camry, which is 25% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 290 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 231 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 51 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 75 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 46 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 231 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the visor fell obstructing the driver's vision as another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained back and leg injuries. The front passenger sustained neck and back injuries. Both, the driver and passenger required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the sun visor would not remain in an upright position, blocking the contact's visibility of the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they advised the contact that the entire sun visor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. Updated 06/21/12 the consumer stated she paid $175.00 for a new sun visor as the dealer stated it could not be fixed.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Camry
- Engine 143 complaints
- Body & structure 141 complaints
- Cruise control 119 complaints
- Brakes 83 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Air bags 47 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
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