Six problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2005 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2005 Camry.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. While driving approximately 15 mph and making a left turn, there was a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000.
I was driving on a city street at about 35mph when rough, somewhat grinding noises came from under the right side of the car hood of the 2005 Toyota Camry. These noises continued for about 15 minutes while I was driving. I stopped at a red light. When I had the right-of-way and attempted to proceed, I found I could not turn the steering wheel. I thought the car was inoperable but when I exerted great effort, the wheel did turn. Fortunately, I was able to turn a corner and move into a public parking lot. Again with great steering difficulty and noise from below the car hood, I drove the car about a quarter of a mile to my home and the car was towed to a service center.
A consistent grinding/knocking/clunking sound started coming from the steering wheel while steering at low speeds (0-30 mph). Also, the steering wheel felt looser than normal at all speeds (0-65mph). The service adviser at the dealership informed me that this was a common issue with a 2005 Toyota Camry, and that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, since the vehicle was out of warranty, I had to cover the ~$660 cost. A google search reveals several similar issues with other late model Camrys. Toyota has a TSB t-sb-0296-08 to "grease" the steering shaft for the noise. However, both the dealership, as well as a google search revealed that the grease fix would be temporary, and does not last. The dealership also informed me that the newer replacement steering shafts are better designed, are completely sealed, and cannot be greased. Since a TSB is out, it looks like Toyota is aware of this safety issue. However, no recall has been made.
Hear and feel "clunking" or "knocking" noise when turning steering wheel left or right.
There is a clunk, pop, or knock type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. There is a TSB issued about this and Toyota refuses to fix it,said the warranty is off. The introduction, warranty information, parts information, and repair procedure sections have been updated to reflect removal, lubrication, and reinstallation of the steering intermediate shaft instead of replacement. Applicable warranty ¢ this repair is covered under the Toyota comprehensive warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle¿s in-service date. ¿¢ warranty application.
Knocking noise in steering when turning steering wheel, loud noise. Occurred every time turning steering wheel. Took to dealer and had to replace steering shaft assembly, part #45220-33270. Dealers invoice was for $503. 51 and after stating my case they charge me $233. 18 "goodwill adjustment" the old part has been discarded. The Camry had only 37,257 miles on it.