2008 Toyota Camry vs 2008 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 932 | 1,497 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 409 | 222 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 87 | 152 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–34 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,000 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 579 |
| Electrical System | 48 | 235 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 119 | 156 |
| Structure | 141 | 68 |
| Service Brakes | 56 | 145 |
| Visibility | 186 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 171 |
| Engine | 131 | 49 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 70 | 8 |
| Stalling | 31 | 51 |
| Hesitation / surging | 30 | 58 |
| Vibration / shaking | 25 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 16 | 79 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
2008 Toyota Camry
2008 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.