2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid 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 Hybrid | 2008 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 162 | 1,497 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 258 | 222 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 152 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 34 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,800 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Camry Hybrid | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 579 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 235 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 145 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 | 156 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 171 |
| Structure | 19 | 68 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 77 |
| Engine | 10 | 49 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 15 | 79 |
| Stalling | 6 | 51 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 10 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 58 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid
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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.