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2008 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (9%)

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2008 Toyota Camry electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

84000 mi

US $220
Radiator heat switch needed to be replaced. 
90 mi needs new gauge cluster 
12000 mi One cold morning, car wouldn't start- at cranking, car, lights, etc went dead. After multiple tries, about 15 minutes later, it did start, after holding key to start about 15-20 seconds. Was colder rest of week, started fine. Shop found no problems. 
134000 mi

US $15
Replaced Driver's Side Main Headlight Bulb 
136000 mi

US $15
Replaced Passenger Side Main Headlight Blub 
25420 mi Rear window needs to be replaced, one line in rear defroster was not working 
25420 mi Rear window replaced to repair faulty rear defogger 
64480 mi

C $600
Car wouldn't start after driving home from from work. No indications of problem during trip. Jump started car and drove to dealer. Alternator replaced. 
100440 mi

C $170
Original battery failed load test during routine service. replaced battery. 

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2008 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

4000 mi CD stuck in cd changer. They are ordering new cd changer unit for us. 
72000 mi

US $400
12v battery was not holding charge. No idea when it was last replaced. Could well have been routine maintenance. 
198000 mi

US $70
Recharged the ac and installed dye pack 
162 mi

US $100
mouse nest in cabin filter... 
159000 mi TPMS failure,,,low battery? Transmitters not replaced. 
9000 mi The CD stopped ejecting and then started working again, but the dealer more or less insisted in replacing it. works fine now. 
63000 mi

US $900
Solenoid that controls temp in car was making an odd sound, replaced by dealer 
37000 mi Passenger seat heater intermittent. 
59000 mi CD player (4 disk) was getting stuck and displaying CD Error. Intermitting issue - dealer could not replicate issue on 1st trip. Took Car in with CD Error on CD player = Dealer performed reset on CD player - Jury is still out on this as a fix. 

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2008 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

17000 mi At the 15,000 service interval, I had asked them to investigate an ill sounding door speaker. They checked it, ordered a speaker, and it was installed. Result was a blown speaker replaced at no cost to me. For reference this is the JBL sound system. 

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2008 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

2000 mi The CD player started to malfunction on occasion in December 2007, but essentially ceased functioning in early February 2008. It was replaced a week later after the part ordered had arrived. No problems since. 
31400 mi Vehicle battery was replaced. Dealership completely covered the cost of the replacement. 
86180 mi

$500
It was making a loud noise. Turned out to be a bad alternator. Replaced. 
117180 mi

$40
Brake light constantly on. Fixed 
51000 mi

US $300
Replace battery and alternator 
152000 mi

US $150
Key went bad, replaced 
135500 mi

US $663
Ac system also lost cooling and was filled again...so far ac is working fine maybe just needed a recharge. 
177000 mi

US $100
The rear hatch was replaced, internals worn from age 
218000 mi

US $185
Alternator replaced 

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2008 Toyota Camry 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

5000 mi clock and radio presets don't hold memory. ipod aux jack does not work. I should not have bought this car. power seat has failed. Presets, aux jack repaired. Power seat repaired. 

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2008 Toyota Camry Electrical Problems

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