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2008 Toyota Camry Solara

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

11L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,770

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021723 · manufacturer campaign SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2

24 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: LX 570 2008, 2011, 2013–2017 · CT 200h 2012–2013, 2015–2017 · ES 300h 2013–2014, 2016–2018 · ES 350 2007–2018 · and 48 more

What is wrong

This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903

Why it matters

Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.

55,683 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2012338 · manufacturer campaign 177

10 October 2012

Transport Canada lists: Camry 2007–2009 · Corolla 2009 · Highlander 2008 · Matrix 2009 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, due to improperly applied grease, the driver's side power window master switch could stick or become inoperative. If attempts are made to lubricate the switch, the switch assembly could overheat and melt. A melting switch may produce smoke and potentially lead to a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the driver's power window master switch and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up, or replace the power window master switch circuit board, as necessary.

239,459 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Other

Transport Canada recall 2010012 · manufacturer campaign 010

22 January 2010

Transport Canada lists: Avalon 2005–2010 · Camry 2007–2010 · Corolla 2009–2010 · Highlander 2010 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, accelerator pedal movement may become rough, slow to return, or the pedal may stick in a depressed position. This could result in a loss of throttle control and a vehicle crash, causing property damage, personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a steel reinforcement bar to the accelerator pedal assembly. With this reinforcement in place, the excess friction that can cause the pedal to stick is eliminated.

273,050 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2009290 · manufacturer campaign 011, 014, 030, 093, 083, 041, 084, 086, 081, 088

7 October 2009

Transport Canada lists: ES 350 2007–2010 · IS 250 2006–2010 · IS 350 2006–2010 · Is C 2006–2010 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in the wide open position due to 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.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reconfigure the shape of the accelerator pedal. Certain models will also have the shape of the floor underneath the accelerator pedal modified and/or a brake override system installed.

437,445 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 45% of 147 2008 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
253 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara at 11 L/100 km combined, emitting 253 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Toyota Camry Solara for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,770 in fuel, producing roughly 4,129 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.