2008 Toyota Camry Factory Warranty & Recalls – All Coverage & Exceptions

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Below is a summary of your 2008 Toyota Camry warranty coverage and how long your coverage lasts. At the bottom of this article is the full 2008 Toyota Camry warranty PDF, if you wish to explore further.

Warranty durations listed below are in terms of the vehicle’s mileage or age. If a type of coverage is valid for three years or 36,000 miles, coverage lasts until the vehicle reaches 36,000 miles or until it’s three years old, whichever occurs first.

For more information about Auto Warranties, you can check out this directory containing everything you need to know about Auto Warranties arranged by system.

If you need more detailed information about the warranties covered in this article, you can find the link to the original factory warranty PDF towards the end of this article. Alternatively, you can review the frequently asked questions (FAQs) section at the very bottom of the article which provides more warranty details. Please refer to the warranty PDF link if you would like to view the complete and official warranty terms from Toyota.

2008 Toyota Camry Factory Warranty

Based on the Toyota factory warranty document, the following warranties have likely expired given the vehicle is a 2008 model year:

• Basic Warranty – This covers repairs for defects in materials or workmanship for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. For a 2008 model-year vehicle, this warranty has exceeded both the time and mileage limits.

• Powertrain Warranty – This covers repairs on specified engine, transmission, and drive system components for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. For a 2008 vehicle, this warranty has also exceeded both the time and mileage limits. 

• Corrosion Perforation Warranty – This covers body panel rust-through repairs for 60 months with no mileage limit. Because the time limit has been exceeded for a 2008 vehicle, this warranty has expired

• Air Conditioning and Battery Warranty – Though not explicitly stated, these components were likely covered under the 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty which is expired.

• Federal and California Emissions Warranties – Though emissions components have coverages from 24 months/24,000 miles up to 8 years/80,000 miles, any warranty shorter than 10 years/100,000 miles has expired for a 2008 vehicle.

If you are confused about what each of these warranties covers, I recommend checking out our article “The Ultimate Guide to Car Warranties.” This guide explains in detail the coverages included in the Factory warranty, such as the Basic, Powertrain, Corrosion Perforation, Air Conditioning, Paint, Battery, Tire, Federal Emissions, and California Emissions warranties. 

The Factory warranty encompasses all of the warranties provided by the manufacturer when you purchase a new vehicle. This Ultimate Guide breaks down each component and coverage term in easy to understand language. Give it a read if you want to fully understand the ins and outs of the Factory warranties outlined here for the 2008 Toyota vehicle.

Basic Warranty

The Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty, also known as the basic warranty, does not cover damage or failures resulting from factors like vehicle abuse, modifications, improper maintenance, or environmental conditions. Normal wear and tear items like brake pads and wiper blades are also not covered. This warranty expires at 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date. 

For a 2008 Toyota vehicle, this basic warranty coverage expired in 2011, 36 months after the in-service date, assuming typical mileage during that time. Since the current year is 2023, the basic warranty on a 2008 Toyota has been expired for over 10 years now based on both the time and mileage limits.

Powertrain Warranty

The Toyota Powertrain Warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of the engine, transmission/transaxle, drivetrain, and restraint systems. This includes the engine, cylinder block, timing gears, engine mounts, axle housings, constant velocity joints, propeller shafts, and more. The Powertrain Warranty expires at 60 months or 60,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever occurs first. 

For a 2008 Toyota vehicle, this powertrain warranty coverage likely expired in 2013, 60 months after the in-service date, assuming typical mileage during that period. Since the current year is 2023, the powertrain warranty on a 2008 Toyota has been expired for over 8 years now based on both the time and mileage limits.

Corrosion Perforation Warranty

The Toyota Rust Perforation Limited Warranty covers the repair or replacement of any original body panel that develops perforation from corrosion (rust-through). This warranty expires at 60 months from the in-service date, with no mileage limit. 

For a 2008 Toyota vehicle, this rust perforation limited warranty coverage expired in 2013, 60 months after the in-service date. 

Air Conditioning Warranty

The Toyota Air Conditioning Warranty likely covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of the air conditioning system components. Though not explicitly stated, this warranty likely expires at 36 months or 36,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever occurs first, similar to the basic warranty coverage. 

For a 2008 Toyota vehicle, this air conditioning warranty likely expired in 2011, 36 months after the in-service date, assuming typical mileage during that time. Since the current year is 2023 and this warranty is limited to only 36 months, the air conditioning warranty on a 2008 Toyota has been expired for over 10 years now based on both the time and expected mileage limits.

Battery Warranty

The Toyota Battery Warranty likely covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of the original battery installed in the vehicle. Though not explicitly stated, this warranty likely expires at 36 months or 36,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever occurs first, similar to the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, damage from improper maintenance or environmental issues is not covered. 

For a 2008 Toyota vehicle, this battery warranty coverage likely expired in 2011, 36 months after the in-service date, assuming typical mileage during that period. Since the current year is 2023 and this warranty is limited to only 36 months, the battery warranty on a 2008 Toyota has been expired for over 10 years now based on both the time and expected mileage limits.

Tire Warranty

The Toyota Tire Warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship of the original tires equipped on the vehicle. However, damage from improper maintenance, road hazards, or wear from normal driving is not covered. The Tire Warranty is provided by the individual tire manufacturer instead of Toyota. Tire warranties typically expire at 6 years from the tire production date or when the tread depth wears below a specified limit, whichever occurs first. 

For a 2008 Toyota vehicle, the original tires likely expired 6 years from the 2008 production year, making the coverage end in 2014. Since the current year is 2023, the original tire warranty has expired after 9 years, exceeding the normal 6 year time limit.

Federal Emissions Warranty

The Toyota Federal Emissions Warranty covers repairs needed to fix defects in materials or workmanship related to the emissions control systems. This includes components like the ECM, catalytic converter, sensors, and more. However, issues caused by lack of maintenance, improper repairs, or vehicle modifications are not covered. The Federal Emissions Warranty expires at 24 months or 24,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever occurs first, for most components. However, some emissions components have coverage of 8 years or 80,000 miles. 

For a 2008 Toyota vehicle, the 24-month/24,000-mile coverage expired in 2010. The 8-year/80,000-mile coverage for longer-term emissions components expired in 2016. Since the current year is 2023, all coverages under the Federal Emissions Warranty have expired based on both the time and mileage limits.

The Clean Air Act

The Clean Air Act requires auto manufacturers to warranty emissions control components. Specifically, the act requires warranty coverage for catalytic converters, electronic emissions control units, and onboard emissions diagnostic devices. 

The warranty document for the 2008 Toyota vehicle does not provide any information about how the Clean Air Act may help replace emissions system parts or when coverage under the Act expires. It does not mention the Clean Air Act or indicate how the Act specifically applies to this 2008 Toyota vehicle. Since the source material does not cover the Clean Air Act, we do not have enough information from this document alone to discuss how the Act may help replace emissions parts for this vehicle or when any provisions under the Act may expire. 

California Emissions Warranty

The Toyota California Emissions Warranty covers repairs needed to fix defects in materials or workmanship related to the emissions control systems, similar to the Federal Emissions Warranty. However, issues caused by lack of maintenance, improper repairs, or vehicle modifications are not covered. The California Emissions Warranty has two coverage periods – 3 years/50,000 miles for emissions system defects impacting vehicle performance, and 7 years/70,000 miles for longer-term emissions component defects. 

For a 2008 Toyota vehicle, the 3-year/50,000-mile coverage expired in 2011, after 3 years from the in-service date and assuming typical mileage. The 7-year/70,000-mile coverage expired in 2015, after 7 years from the in-service date. Since the current year is 2023, all coverages under the California Emissions Warranty have expired based on both the time and expected mileage limits.

2008 Toyota Camry Recalls

The 2008 Toyota Camry has been subject to several NHTSA recalls over the years. In 2007, Toyota recalled certain Camry models for an issue with accessory floor mats that could interfere with the accelerator pedal. Additional recalls involved problems like sticky accelerator pedals in 2010, concerns over seat heater wiring in 2014, and improper load-carrying capacity labels in 2010. 

The most severe recall came in 2009-2010 for models that contained accelerator pedals that could get trapped by unsecured floor mats, resulting in very high vehicle speeds. Over 2 million Toyota vehicles were recalled to address the accelerator pedal issue. While recalls can occur for older vehicles like this 2008 Camry, they are important safety measures by Toyota and the NHTSA to fix critical defects that could put drivers at risk. Staying up-to-date on recalls for your vehicle and completing any needed remedies is crucial for maintaining safety.

Read our article if you’d like to know more about the difference between recalls, warranty extensions, and technical service bulletins.

Extended Warranties

Extended Warranty Available Upon Car Purchase

At the time this 2008 Toyota Camry was purchased new, the manufacturer likely offered an extended warranty called Toyota Extra Care Vehicle Service Agreements. These agreements extend coverage beyond the original factory warranty for additional years or mileage. To find out if an extended warranty is still active on a used vehicle like this 2008 Camry, it is best to contact the Toyota dealer with the VIN to check if any Extra Care plans are still in effect. 

Typically extended warranties range from 1-4 years beyond the original 3-year/36,000-mile factory warranty. For a 2008 Camry purchased new, an extended warranty may have provided coverage up to around 2012 depending on the plan purchased, but any extended coverage has now expired given this vehicle is over 10 years old. Always check the terms of any extended warranty for exact duration and mileage limits. 

Extended Warranty Available Now

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Want to know more about choosing an extended warranty? Check out: 10 Reasons Why an Extended Car Warranty May or May Not Work for You.

2008 Toyota Camry Warranty Brochure/Booklet

If you want a more comprehensive look at the warranty coverage that has expired and what coverage may still be available, you can read Toyota’s warranty booklet. It provides detailed information about coverage, including exclusions.

Click here to download and read the 2008 Toyota Camry warranty brochure.

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