general problems of the 2005 Toyota Camry - part 2

Tl-the contact owned a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, an item flew out of an open vehicle while in motion, the contact move into the right lane safely, then safely when over to the left lane. The contact slight make an adjustment to move the steering wheel to the right, it began to spin out of her hands, spinning for a period of time. The contact lost control of the vehicle as a result, the vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier. The contact sustained bloody nose and ankle injuries, the front passenger sustained three broken vertebrae in the back and broken right arm both required medical attention. The contact does not remember if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. In addition, the contact also stated that the air bags partially deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they would sent out an inspector and informed the contact that they don't normally sent out inspector only if there was a death involved. A report was filed from the inspector that the steering wheel could come undone. The approximate failure mileage was between 800 or 1000. The VIN was not available. Aw.

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle shakes, and bounces while going over bumps. Additionaly, the back end of the vehicle makes a clunking noise, and a grinding sound is coming from the steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection however, they were unable to duplicate the problem and no repairs were made. The manufacturer was alerted.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. Whenever the contact attempts to make a left or right turn at any speed, the steering wheel makes a clunking sound. He also feels a slight bump on the steering wheel while turning. There were no warning indicators prior to the failures. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer, but is still experiencing the same failures. The current mileage was 35,147 and failure mileage was 15,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact could hear a squeaking noise whenever he turned the steering wheel while driving at any speed. This failure began to recur intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, on two occasions where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued so the vehicle was taken to another authorized dealer where it was repaired. After an unknown amount of time the failure began to recur and the vehicle was again taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The failure continues to occur. The failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.

Purchased new 2005 Camry se. Immediately reported problems with severe pulling to the left (across lanes if not holding steering wheel firmly. ) also, complained of intermittent hard shifts between 20 and 40 mph. As if someone had hit the car from rear. This causes a broad period of uncontrolled acceleration as the downshift occurs and the revs increase. The tires also wore out after 8,000 due to pull. Took to numerous repair facilities and they all said the alignment was fine. I was never contacted about Toyota service bulletins. Car now has 40,000 miles. Dealer says out of warranty and tsbs are only good for one year. Applicable tsbs are: st005r-01, tc003-05, and st002r-04. Otherwise love car. Have had over 12 Toyotas and this is first with a problem.

Ltr fwd fm (WI) re Toyota service bulletin re intermediate steering shaft fm owner of a 2005 Toyota Camry, please respond directly to constituent & fwd response to DC ofc. The consumer stated a TSB had been issued regarding the intermediate steering shaft. As a cost effective fix, the shaft was being greased and not replaced.