2008 Toyota Camry MPG
Across its 3 EPA-rated gasoline versions, the 2008 Toyota Camry returns 19–21 mpg city, 28–31 highway and 22–25 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, at 25 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive and is rated 22 mpg combined. The EPA also rated a hybrid version, the best at 34 mpg combined.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Hybrid | 2.4 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 34 | 34 | Regular · 261 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 31 | 25 | Regular · 355 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 31 | 25 | Regular · 355 g CO₂/mi |
| Camry | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Regular · 404 g CO₂/mi |
2008 Toyota Camry fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2008 Toyota Camry costs about $2,610 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (25 mpg combined), or roughly 17 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (22 mpg combined) comes to about $2,970 a year, $360 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2008 Toyota Camry specs
2008 Toyota Camry buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 2.4 L 4-cyl, 2.4 L 4-cyl hybrid and 3.5 L 6-cyl. It came with automatic, continuously variable (CVT) and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. The EPA classes it as a midsize car.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L | 4 | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 2.4 L hybrid | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 1 |
| 3.5 L | 6 | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2008 Toyota Camry problems
Owners have filed 1,095 complaints about the 2008 Toyota Camry with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Visibility is the most-reported area (15% of component mentions), followed by structure (12%) and vehicle speed control (12%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 57 complaints a year: fewer than the 2009 (78 a year).
That ranks 3rd of 17 Toyota Camry model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,095, 100 mention a crash, 15 a fire and 54 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 206 | 15% |
| Structure | 160 | 12% |
| Vehicle speed control | 159 | 12% |
| Engine | 141 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 117 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 117 | 9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 113 | 8% |
| Air bags | 52 | 4% |
| Electrical system | 50 | 4% |
| Power train | 42 | 3% |
| Steering | 41 | 3% |
| Suspension | 41 | 3% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 27 | 2% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 25 | 2% |
| Tires | 15 | 1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 1% |
| Equipment | 6 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 6 | <1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | <1% |
| Electric service brakes | 5 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 3 | <1% |
| Wheels | 3 | <1% |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Seats | 2 | <1% |
| Traction control system | 2 | <1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | <1% |
| Other fuel system | 1 | <1% |
| Interior lighting | 1 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V491000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. …
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Camry. The contact received a warranty-enhanced program related to the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the repair was performed, but the vehicle experienced the failure approximately two years later. …
There was unexpected and unintended acceleration that resulted in hitting a house and causing a lot of damage.
2008 Toyota Camry recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2008 Toyota Camry, plus 1 recall of replacement equipment made for it.
The most recent, campaign 16V396000 from June 2016, concerns seats.
Equipment accounts for 3 of the 8 campaigns, more than any other area.
07E082000 · September 26, 2007 · Equipment · replacement equipment
Problem: CERTAIN ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (AWFM) SPECIFICALLY SOLD AS AN OPTIONAL ACCESSORY FOR USE ON THE 2007 AND 2008 MODEL YEAR LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES. THE AWFM INCLUDES TWO GROMMET HOLES AND RETAINING HOOKS (CLIPS) TO SECURE THE MAT TO THE VEHICLE'S CARPET.
Risk: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION WHEN RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF ALL 2007 AND 2008 LEXUS ES350 AND TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLES ABOUT THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH NOT ALL OF THESE OWNERS WILL HAVE PURCHASED THE ALL WEATHER MATS.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Camry years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V396000 | June 2, 2016 | Seats | 2008–2010 |
| 14V743000 | November 19, 2014 | Seats | 2008–2011 |
| 12V491000 | October 10, 2012 | Visibility | 2008–2009 |
| 10V035000 | February 3, 2010 | Equipment | 2008–2010 |
| 10V036000 | February 3, 2010 | Equipment | 2008–2011 |
| 10V017000 | January 21, 2010 | Vehicle speed control | 2008–2010 |
| 09V388000 | October 5, 2009 | Vehicle speed control | 2008–2010 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash ratings for the 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Toyota Camrys can be compared fairly. Among other 2008 models in the EPA's midsize cars class, the 2008 Chevy Malibu (25 mpg), 2008 Kia Optima (25 mpg) and 2008 Nissan Altima (26 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34 | 1,095 | 57 | 8 |
| 2009 | 34 | 1,411 | 78 | 10 |
| 2010 | 34 | 614 | 36 | 9 |
| 2011 | 33 | 624 | 39 | 5 |
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FAQ
Is the 2008 Camry a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2008 Toyota Camry has 57 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (3rd most of 17 model years), 7 recall campaigns and up to 34 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2008 Camry problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are visibility (206), structure (160) and vehicle speed control (159). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2008 Camry have?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 1 replacement-equipment recall. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Camry get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 22–25 mpg combined (19–21 city, 28–31 highway). The hybrid version reaches up to 34 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Camry per year?
About $2,610 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,970 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).