2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Georgia on March 24, 2021

Got this car second hand with leather heated seats and sun roof. It was in immaculate condition and runs beautifully and saving money on fuel!

GGreen on March 1, 2021

Well, this US import car is one of the few driving around in my country (Netherlands) as camry's were not on the menu here between 2006 and, I think 2015. Bought this 2009 model (manufactured april 2008) with 86,000 miles on the odometer almost 2 years ago, in good shape. Interior is, for european standards, very spacious, though trunk space is not big and you cannot just fold the rear seats to increase trunk space. These are the only critics I have. The car drives very smooth and you only hear the sound of the tyres in the background. I do not bother to use the radio system as i enjoy driving this quite car. Often I just take her for a spin for relaxation. Incredible experience because I used to be fined periodically for speeding. Now I just don't bother to hurry for whatever reason. Maintenance is quite easy, except of course for the hybrid battery. Much of the work is do it yourself. Contrary to complaints elsewhere my engine does not consume much oil at all. Perhaps 1 liter in 5000 miles. which is o.k. for this senior citizen. As I grew older I also started to drink a little more than when I led a sporty life. To date I am very satisfied with this car. My previous cars were Renault Safrane, Renault 25 V6, Lancia Thema Turbo, Lancia Thema i.e. 16V, and this one is, so far, the best one. I do hope it will match the life time of both of my Renaults (20 years, 150 k miles). Petrol consumption is excellent with 38 MPG, mostly in urban areas. But it can do even (much) better, I know.

Dad 2 6 on July 12, 2020

Third Camry I’ve owned, first hybrid version. Keep buying them because they are so reliable. Interior and exterior may not be most dramatic, but always a safe bet and the higher trim lines give a quiet ride and a luxury feel interior.

GirlMovies on September 9, 2019

Got this as a first car. This car met my expectations. It’s great on gas and gets you from a to b. Interior is alright, but the main reason to drive is the mileage.

Centurion68 on August 14, 2019

This car has met all of my needs. With the exception of needing to replace the hybrid battery (11 years on original equipment), the car has had a fantastic run and still churning out the miles. 197000 so far. I am very pleased with the reliability. Not having a car payment affords me the opportunity to use the very best lubricants and services to keep the car performing well.

RayHeather on May 18, 2019

I owned a Camry before buying this 2008 Camry Hybrid in 2007 brand new and got them to add leather interior to the model I bought which doesn't come with leather. That was 12 years ago and we are still driving it with 150,000 miles plus. It is starting to get a little rust since moving to New York but we will get that repaired as I was told the engine will outlast the body on this car. When we moved to New York in 2013 it still had original brakes and rotors on the car and still didn't need replacement. This car has paid for it's self at least three times over. We will continue to keep it as long as it runs. It saves you tons of money in gas, upkeep, and repairs. Never have I seen a car this good in all areas and drives like a dream. I have had more than one dealership want to purchase my car, so I know what I have is worth every penny.

carls on April 7, 2019

plenty of space and legroom, all the features and options work , original stereo cd player, color is a little faded on the side rear, small dent in middle of rear bumper. very clean car.

EvangelistJPL on March 29, 2019

It looks good. It is full sized. It is a hybrid and gets 35 MPG. I have owned both the lower end interior without nav., heated seats, moon roof, and leather, and the higher end model with all those options. Of course, I preferred the one with the options! The styling was and is timeless, and the Camry Hybrid was one of the first full sized cars to be introduced as a hybrid. I put 65k miles on both models I owned over the course of two years each. Neither had any mechanical issues (other than once that I was completely the cause of). The first one I had, a 2007, I bought with about 30k miles on it and sold it at just over 95k. The second one, the 2008, I bought with 220k and sold with around 285k. The one with 285k miles ran just as good as the one with 30k miles on it did when I got it. (Both were on their original battery packs.) No surprise - these are Toyotas we're talking about after all!

KYMama on November 25, 2018

The Camry has been a reliable vehicle except when the hybrid battery died after approximately 80,000 miles. Apparently, 80,000 is the usual lifetime of those batteries. Toyota replaced it for a small fee since it was just out of the warranty period. Those batteries normally cost $5K to replace. Other than that, a great car and no complaints!

rtodd001 on August 25, 2018

This car performs perfectly and has saved me hundreds in gas, as for me it averages between 35 and 40mpg. Smooth ride, plenty of space inside and the heated seats are the warmest I've ever sat on... great for a cold climate!