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2008 Toyota Camry Wiper and visibility Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are wiper and visibility problems on the 2008 Toyota Camry?

290 owners have reported wiper and visibility problems on the 2008 Toyota Camry, 31% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 39,000–72,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.

290 complaints 31% of all 2008 complaints 50,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Power window devices and controls 2
Windshield 1
Glass, side / rear 1
Defroster / defogger / HVAC system 1
Windshield wiper / washer 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (229 of 290). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Wipers and Visibility complaints by the year the problem happened.

Wipers and Visibility complaints by Camry year

2008 Camry 290
2010 Camry 74
2012 Camry 20
2013 Camry 10
2014 Camry 17
2015 Camry 5
2016 Camry 7
2017 Camry 3
2018 Camry 27
2019 Camry 10
2020 Camry 12
2021 Camry 6
2022 Camry 7
2023 Camry 4
2024 Camry 4

Related recalls

Power window switch can overheat and melt

Fire risk

The lubrication in some power window master switches was applied imprecisely, so the switch can malfunction and overheat. If it overheats, it may melt and could start a fire.

Fix: The dealer will inspect the switch, apply a special heat-inhibiting grease or replace the switch if it is damaged, free of charge.

Recall 12V491000 · Oct 2012
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Other 2008 Toyota Camry problems

Common questions

What are common 2008 Toyota Camry wiper and visibility problems?

Complaints most often name the power window devices and controls, windshield and glass, side / rear.

At what mileage do 2008 Toyota Camry wiper and visibility problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 39,000–72,000 miles. The middle value is about 50,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2008 Toyota Camry wiper and visibility problems?

Yes: 12V491000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Camry year has the most wiper and visibility complaints?

The 2008 Camry, with 290 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.