2008 Toyota Camry Acceleration Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are acceleration problems on the 2008 Toyota Camry?
119 owners have reported acceleration problems on the 2008 Toyota Camry, 13% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 15,000–55,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.
119 complaints 13% of all 2008 complaints 25,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (91 of 119). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Acceleration complaints by the year the problem happened.
Acceleration complaints by Camry year
Related recalls
Accelerator pedal
Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position. The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018.
Recall 10V017000 · Jan 2010Accelerator pedal
The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat.
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Other 2008 Toyota Camry problems
Common questions
What are common 2008 Toyota Camry acceleration problems?
Complaints most often name the accelerator pedal and cruise control.
At what mileage do 2008 Toyota Camry acceleration problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 15,000–55,000 miles. The middle value is about 25,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2008 Toyota Camry acceleration problems?
Yes: 10V017000, 09V388000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Camry year has the most acceleration complaints?
The 2009 Camry, with 266 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.