general problems of the 2011 Toyota Camry

27 problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2011 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Toyota Camry based on all problems reported for the 2011 Camry.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2022

The Toyota dealership told me that the lower ball joints (lf & rf) must be replaced and that grease is leaking.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2019

Well out of no where my airbag light came on and will not cut off. I was told it s a airbag recall.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2019

On two occasions (August 2019 and October 27, 2019) when pulling in to my driveway I experienced unintentional acceleration by the vehicle. The second time the car rammed into a post on my house and the airbag deployed fracturing my sternum in three places.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2018

Muchos problemas.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the driver was operating the vehicle, at an unspecified rate of speed, the steering wheel locked, the vehicle veered to the right due to the failure and the contact was unable to correct the direction of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped over and landed in a ditch. A police report was filed. The driver sustained minor bruising, was unable to drive for months being shaken up by the course of these events and received further medical treatment. The driver was wearing a seat belt, none of the air bags deployed, the drivers side seatbelt fractured when the vehicle was upside down rendering the driver unable to exit the vehicle without force. The contact forcefully exited the vehicle as a fire had erupted under the hood. The fire department extinguished the flames, a police report was filed however the vehicle was towed by the insurance company to a yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The insurance adjuster inspected the vehicle and claimed it as a total loss. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v732000 (suspension) the manufacturer indicated that they had sent an investigator but the contact received no written confirmation of the investigation from the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Dyd.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

Knocking noise while driving.

7 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2017

Cv boot is leaking grease without finding damage upon physical inspection. Two mechanics have reported this to me while working on unrelated maintenance issues.

8 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2016

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving various speeds the steering wheel shook. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v7320000 (suspension) at lowes Toyota (375 houston lake rd, warner robins, GA 31088) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle as the steering wheel continued to shake. The vehicle was taken back to to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as the front rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Jc.

9 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2015

I took my car in for an oil change and the 30k miles maintenance check up and even though the vehicle (Toyota Camry le 2011 ) is less than 5 years old and has about 38,500 miles, the front struts are leaking and need to be replaced as per my dealership mechanic. Could this be a defect, for I have read others complain about the same issue? I am the first owner of the car and bought it brand new with 7 miles from a Toyota dealer.

10 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2015

I purchased my 2011 Camry sle used through the Toyota dealer in Jan. 2014, my vehicle I have owned for just over a year before I noticed this issue. I had brand new tires put on the car immediately after purchasing. Now, a year later, I feel a vibration in the steering wheel when driving at higher speeds of 55-70mph. I took my car in to have the tires checked where I purchased them and was informed that my front struts were leaking causing the vibration and my tires to wear uneven (high/low spots in all tires). I brought my car to Toyota (after having been there the week before for a service) and was told they were only leaking slightly and they were not required to replace them with the amount leaking. I was never informed of any leaking issues at my service and it was even noted that they were checked and fine. I replaced the front two tires again a bout a month ago thinking it might solve the problem but there is still a vibration and noise coming from the front end. I was informed by another mechanic that they typically get replaced at $70,000 but seems like there is an issue with them and that I should return to the dealer to have them replaced since they are under warranty.

11 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2015

Even though the vehicle (Toyota Camry le 2011 ) is less than 5 years old and has only about 19,000 miles, the front struts are leaking and need to be replaced as per my independent mechanic. The mechanic said that the struts usually last for 70,000 miles and they might be defective. I am the first owner of the car and bought it from a Toyota dealer.

12 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2014

Alloy wheels are prematurely corroding.

13 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While driving at 55 mph and attempting to decelerate, the vehicle started shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed an alignment, the tires needed to be balanced, and the rotors were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

14 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

Purchased brand new tires in July. . . Cost of 700. 00 dollars. . . One month later the steering wheel would vibrate when I was at 40 mph. . . And slowing. . . Paid to get front end alignment. . Cost of 145. 00 dollars. . . Next day the steering wheel still vibrated. . . . Took it back and told them to fix or give me money back. . . . Was told that the new front tire had a wave in it from the shocks going bad in the front end of the car. Shock replacement now is going to be 500. 00 dollars. . . . Will never buy another car made in the USA. . This Toyota was made in tenn. . . Thank you. . . For your time.

15 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2013

My complaint is towards the Toyota motor company for failing to identify a problem they have had with leaking struts. After speaking with Toyota, I learned that Toyota engineers have deemed a slight leak ok and they will not cover it under warranty. I have owned several cars and had to replace leaking shocks and struts because it just gets worse and causes tire wear which in my opinion would lead to a safety issue. It is not my intent to bad mouth Toyota, however they have taken a carefree approach to this problem which concerns me. Thank you.

16 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while getting routine service on his vehicle he was informed by an independent mechanic that his front struts were leaking. The dealer was notified and stated that they might be able to assist on the repair cost. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 56,000. Dt.

17 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2012

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that whenever he would depress the brakes while driving downhill, the vehicle would shake. The vehicle was taken to a certified Toyota mechanic for inspection where they stated that the struts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,663. Updated 11-04-13 the consumer stated that one of the struts was found to be leaking. Updated 11/06/2013.

18 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2012

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while replacing the tires, the mechanic advised that the struts were leaking oil. The vehicle was not taken to dealer or a repair shop for inspection of the struts or any repairs. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated that the struts were supposed to leak. The manufacturer provided the same information as well. The current mileage was 44,800. The failure mileage was 41,000.

19 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2012

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While traveling 60 mph, the contact noticed that the ride comfort had began to decline, especially when driving over any type of road bump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where all four struts were replaced due to a leakage. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.

20 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2011

2011 Toyota Camry. Consumer writes in regards to problem with vehicle tires the consumer stated while having his 25,000 mile service check-up, the dealer informed him the tires needed to be replaced. The dealer stated the tires were showing signs of wear and indicated there was tire cupping as well, which was due to the vehicle being out of alignment.

21 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2011

Car was brought in for tire noise. It was determined that the tires were wearing unevenly due to misalignment. Since the dealer did an alignment in April I felt that this was unacceptable. After complaining for about a half an hour that this was the worst Toyota I have ever bought (and I have had many). The service manager finally relented to replace all four tires and do a four wheel alignment free of charge. They said it was for "customer relations". Or perhaps to make me disappear. In any event I was pleased with the results. Only time will tell if this alignment holds.

22 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2011

I noticed my tires has uneven tread wear brought it to Toyota service center and I was told my wheel alignment is fine now I'm worried because I have a bumpy ride and its uncomfortable, I just wish they can do a remedy on it.

23 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2011

Purchased 2011 Toyota Camry le new and the dealership serviced the tire maint. For 24k miles and it was cupping tires out at 15k they replaced them and 15k later cupped again they said it was out of alignment but they did alignment so what then, tried to file lawsuit and was turned down after Toyota sent someone down to look at the car and said they found nothing wrong but since then every 15-20k miles new tires go on because they are cupped Toyota said nothing was wrong now the car has 150k miles and I'm on my 7th set of tires, have used anything from a 80k miles yokohama down to the cheapest set of sumitomo tires and it doesn't make very much difference as to the mileage you get from a set, there have been over a dozen 4 wheel alighnments done and they have been balanced hundreds of times nothing helps. The car came from the factory with bridgestone turanza tires and they lasted 15k. On this set of tires that is on the car now I let the tire dealer take over the maint. And they roadforce balance and rotate every 5k miles and it hasn't helped any, the tires are cupped bad and they are at 20k miles now. I am changing all the struts and alignment again to see if this fixes the problem.

24 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2010

1. Defective car was delivered by Toyota & its dealer to me (customer). ----------- 2. Car was not tested by Toyota/dealer on tires & vibration/shaking before delivery to customer. ----------- 3. When I complained to Toyota, then Toyota found the evidence that tires were defective. ----------- 4. Because of defective tires fitted by Toyota & not tested properly by Toyota, damages happened on the overall life span of car - suspension & steering systems. ----------- 5. Customer - driving safety was also put on huge risk, as untested car was delivered by Toyota. ----------- 6. When I complained to Toyota, then Toyota found the evidence that tires were defective. ----------- 7. By having that defect in tires, it is obvious that overall life span of car's suspension, struts & steering system has been reduced, because of running with this vibration & shaking. ----------- 8. With this existing defect in car (it was present before delivery & couldn't be fixed by Toyota service dealer for 6-months), customer's comfort & driving experience is totally ruined. Toyota is responsible for this damage to the customer's driving discomfort & the safety risk of customer's life (while driving the shaking & vibrating car). ----------- 9. Now, as your supervisor offered "one year" of extended warranty on this car. It shows that Toyota know it very well that car is so much impacted & now has shorten the life span of car (because of these damaged tires & impacted parts in the car) so Toyota is only offering "one year" of extended service to cover up their mistakes / defects in their quality. ============== - car's shaking (vibrations at both - slow and higher speed), - impacts/damages the life span of steering, suspension and struts, - tires not in balance (wheel balancing was not done by Toyota). ==============.

25 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2010

- car's shaking (vibrations at both - slow and higher speed), - impacts/damages the life span of steering, suspension and struts, - tires not in balance (wheel balancing was not done by Toyota). ============================= 1. Defective car was delivered by Toyota & its dealer to me (customer). 2. Car was not tested by Toyota/dealer on tires & vibration/shaking before delivery to customer. 3. When I complained to Toyota, then Toyota found the evidence that tires were defective. 4. Because of defective tires fitted by Toyota & not tested properly by Toyota, damages happened on the overall life span of car - suspension & steering systems. 5. Customer - driving safety was also put on huge risk, as untested car was delivered by Toyota. 6. When I complained to Toyota, then Toyota found the evidence that tires were defective. 7. By having that defect in tires, it is obvious that overall life span of car's suspension, struts & steering system has been reduced, because of running with this vibration & shaking. 8. With this existing defect in car (it was present before delivery & couldn't be fixed by Toyota service dealer for 6-months), customer's comfort & driving experience is totally ruined. Toyota is responsible for this damage to the customer's driving discomfort & the safety risk of customer's life (while driving the shaking & vibrating car). 9. Now, as your supervisor offered "one year" of extended warranty on this car. It shows that Toyota know it very well that car is so much impacted & now has shorten the life span of car (because of these damaged tires & impacted parts in the car) so Toyota is only offering "one year" of extended service to cover up their mistakes / defects in their quality.

26 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2010

Vibration @ various speeds: 10/7/10 (mge 16): purchased (misconstrued vibration for road conditions). 10/8/10 (mge 49) all speeds, brought to dealer. Per dealer: flat spots on tires due to car sitting to long. Solution: over-inflate & instructed to drive. Also, disc were out of round. 10/11 (mge 89) discs serviced, vibration still present. Dealer denies presence. 11/15 (mge 975) dealer acknowledges vibration, tires replaced, vibration still present @ highway speeds. 2/19/11 (mge 5160) 5k maint. , vibration still present, car pulling left when braking/accelerating. Service rep claims to have driven the car in addition to mechanic. Denied presence of vibration, exact quote "it drives like a Camry". 2/21/car hit in rear driver tire, wheel assembly replaced, new rim, new bumper needed. No change in vibration, still present at highway speeds. 7/12 (mge 10127) 10k maint. , vibration still present. Again dealer denies presence of vibration. 11/4 (mge 15355) 15k maint. Advised vibration still present. Again dealer denies presence of vibration. 3/22/12 (mge 19973) 20k maint. , vibration still present, now severe pulse when braking. Pulse acknowledged, rotors resurfaced. Again dealer denies presence of initial vibration. 06/8 (mge 24949) vibration now felt at lower speeds ds 50+ w/ increases intensity with speeds & @ 19-25 mph. Per dealer unable to validate low speed, but noted slight pulse at highway speeds. Dealer called factory rep. 6/dealer advised they went over car's hx with rep, no further action, tires too warn to evaluate. (lf uneven wear; other 3 ok). Instructed to buy tires for eval. 6/12 (mge 25087): called Toyota; case # 1206120145. 6/13/12 Toyota rep advised do not warranty tires, factory rep can't assess w/defective equipment. But, call dealer to see if temp tires could be used for eval since complaint was noted upon taking ownership. Immediate options: wait for dealer response, buy tires to see if the vibration is present or contact bridgestone.

27 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2010

At highway speeds, my new 2011 Toyota Camry veers left. (purchased 9/9/10)the dealer has aligned it twice, and the vehicle still veers left at highway speeds. I have not had the vehicle for more than 1 day in a row, as it has been returned to dealer over and over.



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