Used 2008 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews
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Very good car—Toyota stands behind product
Sean Mclaughlin , 03/14/2020
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I acquired this car at 75k miles. It had already had the transmission and transaxle replaced by Toyota under warranty at 50k. Dash looked “distressed” looked bad and felt melty/sticky. Toyota replaced dash for free under “customer relations”. Engine began burning oil at 120k miles. About.a quart every 1000-1200 miles. Toyota did an oil consumption test, my car “failed” and the engine had pistons and piston rings replaced—at no cost to me. All else I have done to the car: not much, beyond routine brakes, fluid changes, tuneup. Replaced cruise control arm, about $100 bucks, part and labor. Replaced all four struts at 150k. Not cheap at $800 installed, but normal for a car with high miles with KYB brand struts. Pluses: it’s not a fancy car but decent looking style and shape-wise for an older car and extremely reliable. Radio/CD functions great—pretty good, great quality of sound and loud for a factory system. Seats and interior have held up very well. They are plain Jane and not upscale but okay enough looking. Pretty comfortable, fairly quiet, nice ride, smooth engine and transmission, except for a little bit of rough idle at stoplights. Replaced small leak power steering pump, and lower front end bushings, $300 parts and labor. Now I’m at 200k miles. Air conditioning has always blown very cold and well in very hot weather, heater works great, all controls accessories etc and power window power lock switches all work perfectly still. Gas mileage is pretty good— 30-32 mpg flying along at 80 mph, this thing cruises very well and comfortably for long trips. Seats are supportive, a tad on the firm side, but the 6 way electric adjustable driver’s seat helps change up sitting position which helps on long trips. Visibility out of car is good. Electric mirrors are good. 4 cylinder 2.4 engine is pretty peppy and is not a dog by any measure. It is responsive and compared to 4 cylinder cars of the 70’s and 80’s, really compares to the V6’s in 90’s Nissans and Camrys. Goes pretty well. Geared well with 5 speed transmission and pulls steep and long hills well In 4 gear up to 80 without undue pushing. Trunk space is very large. Toyota quality was a bit spotty with American built and assembled cars but, in my experience, Toyota stood behind my car. Probably part luck and good timing for me, as Toyota seemed to lag in implementing campaigns to fix known issues. But, I’m incredulous as a second owner, with a near 10 year old car, that they stood behind my car. I owned 2 4Runners and now a Toyota Sienna for my wife. We’ve owned Nissan product too. The only cars that may topple Toyota are Kias—if they last as long. We shall see!
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Disappointing Tranny
Dissappointed, 06/20/2008
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I'm normally a loyal Toyota purchaser, but not sure after purchasing my new 2008 Toyota Camry. Toyota has always had good reputation for great running, reliable car, but the transmission in this car is the worst ever. Like other drivers have said, it's sluggish. Shifts often and hard, especially on an incline and on cruise control. Hesitates when accelerating after slowing down. A nightmare using cruise control when I went on vacation. The driver seat could use more upper lateral support as I tend to lean out of the seat towards the center. I'll keep the car as long as I can and probably trade it in.
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Good Choice
Jim, 02/23/2009
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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This is our 1st import. Went from SUVs, so realize that change. Comfortable ride to the grocery and up the east coast. Low road noise. Good gas economy. Good acceleration, especially for a 4 cyl. I'm 6'4", wife 5'4". We both fit well into the vehicle without problems, even the back seat. Sound system is very nice.
Stylish and sluggish
BC, 05/23/2008
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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This is my fourth Camry... best looking, poorest performing. Sluggish, like a person trying to run in water. Shifts often and hard; especially on an incline and on cruise control. Hesitates when accelerating after slowing down, especially coming out of a turn.
Camry Problems
207roy04064, 09/30/2008
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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2008 Camry was sluggish and changed gears often. Cruise control varied 5 to 6 mph from actual setting. Traded this Camry 1 year after purchase. Bought it new 9/2007. Since purchase the CD player had to be replaced, did not pass state inspection because 4 struts were leaking. Then a front wheel bearing had to be replaced. This was a very unreliable car so I traded it in.