Steering Column Problems of Toyota Camry - part 2

2007 Camry with 60,000 miles wearing of steering column lower part bushing. Coat 1200 no accidents as yet to be repaired. Otherwise problems with steering.

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During routine vehicle maintenance Toyota mechanic reported loose steering column. Lots of play in steering wheel when driving - very poor responsiveness. Vehicle taken to Toyota dealer - new intermediate steering shaft replaced at my cost.

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The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry le. When turning the steering column she heard a very peculiar noise. She called the local dealer and was advised that they would not provide assistance unless she paid for the repairs out of pocket. She has not spoken with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 76,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. He stated that at 32,000 miles the steering wheel began making a loud noise when he made a left turn. He also noticed that the left tire malfunctioned when the failure occurred. The dealers diagnosis indicated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The estimated repair cost was $500. The current mileage was 50,000. Updated 04/05/10 the consumer stated the left wheel would wobble on sharp left turns. The intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. Updated 09/02/jb.

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The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The steering column makes a thumping noise while turning the steering wheel. An independent mechanic concluded that the intermediate steering shaft failed; however, the technician from the dealer stated that on his particular model the entire steering shaft would need to be replaced to remedy the failure. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was under 60,000. The current was 66,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

I am hearing a knocking sound coming from my steering wheel. I only have 45,000 miles on my car. I took my car into the dealership today they told me that my steering column is loose and that it needs to be replaced ASAP; with the cost of $500 dollars. After checking online I see that there is so many other people with the same problem/complaint. They also have a Toyota Camry. I taken my car into the dealership previous with complaints, of course before my warranty went out and told them that I felt like my car was pulling and was steering weird. They told me nothing was wrong with my car and that it was normal. Well I'm sure it wasn't normal, and now I don't have a warranty on my car. This needs to be recalled! look at all the complaints online! this is ridiculous. Thank you for your time, shelby durfee.

I have had this car 2 years. . The steering column (shaft to the wheel) vibrates at times while on the highway. Occasionally, when going over certain or different sections of the road. . . It is like a rattle vibration. It is not constant but is this normal?? is it a defect?? should it vibrate at all??? the consumer felt the dealer should have informed him about the acceleration problems with the vehicle before he purchased it. Updated 03/12/10.

2006 Toyota Camry steering problems. When making left turns at 90 degree angles, steering column often lock in the position turned (left) for a few seconds.

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My 2003 Toyota Camry's steering column was making clunking noises as I turned corners so I took it in to have it looked at. It required a complete replacement of the intermediate steering shaft. I've never had to replace a steering assembly on any of my other cars ever. . . . So why would this 89,000 miles, 2003 Toyota Camry need this part completely replaced? and because it was repaired with a new updated genuine Toyota part. . . . . . Doesn't that indicate that Toyota knew this part was bad and choose not to issue a recall but pass on the repair issues to the consumer? and what if I hadn't gotten it repaired when I did. . . . I could I have lost steering all together.

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. On one occasion, the wheel locked. The contact was able to get the key into the ignition, but the wheel would not unlock and the key would not turn. The failure occurred on another occasion. She jiggled the key and steering wheel until the steering column unlocked. The manufacturer stated that she should continue to jiggle or "play" with the steering and the key until she is able to turn the ignition to start. The wheel locked again, but she was unable to unlock the steering column. The tow truck driver was able to unlock the steering column and charged the contact $75. The dealer stated that the vehicle could be diagnosed for $65 and stated that there did not appear to be any failures. The contact was advised to continue to drive the vehicle as normal. The failure mileage was 34,000 and current mileage was 35,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the steering column locked and the only way to unlock it was to turn the ignition off and lower the steering column. The contact had a disability and was unable to adjust the steering wheel without assistance. The contact is concerned about the safety risk. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised that the vehicle was designed that way and they were unable to offer him any assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 4,500.

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Subject:2005 Camry le steering shaft problem I wanted to find out whether there's been any consumer complaints or problems reported in regards to a clunking, popping or knocking noise reported in Toyota's 2003-2006 Camry's and the 2004-2006 solara's steering columns when turning the steering wheel left or right, or going over bumps in the road. My 2005 Camry le began experiencing this problem back in early 2008 and it is progressively getting worse. I took my car into my mechanic at harbor auto center in costa mesa, CA about a year 1/2 ago to get the problem checked. (I don't trust Toyota dealership repair service or their prices). Upon further investigation he was able to discover what the problem was and even found a Toyota technical sevice bulletin titled "steering intermediate shaft noise", reference # st001-06, date of issue 2/16/06 that outlined the exact problem with my steering column. I then called the Toyota dealership in san juan capistrano where I had purchased the vehicle, but since my car was past the 72,000 mile extended warranty and this was not a recall item, they would have to charge me. Obviously Toyota corporation is very aware that there is a mechanical problem with the steering shaft on these two makes & models, since even the dealership was aware of the service bulleton. Even though my mechanic thought my car was probably ok to drive, I am very concerned, because the clunking noise is getting more pronouced the longer I drive the car, especially when I turn the wheel, go over speed bumps or brake and turn. I'm not sure what recourse I have to get this fixed, but with all the current problems Toyota is experiencing, it makes me very concerned about the dependability of my own car. From NHTSA web site.

My car has been making a steering well/under the hood poping noise since the day I purchased it. The dealership where I purchased it knows where it is coming from, the steering wheel and possibly tension belt, but has told me to hold off until a recall. My mother in another state, as well as my cousin has the same issue. If Toyota has a lead on the market, why can't they honestly honor their repairs.

There is a knocking sound in steering column of my 2004 Toyota Camry while turning just before moving off. Car has 27,000 miles. This seems to be a factory defect. What recourse do I have?.

Defective intermediate steering joint in the steering column.

My husband & I purchased a 07 Camry. A few weeks after purchase, husband noticed problems. Transmission was not "acting" right. The car would hesitate for a few seconds when we given gas or sometimes accelerate when we did not; the brakes were bad; & steering column "shook" when we drove over road bumps or speeds > than 50. Over next few months when we took the car in for service & voiced our concerns, the service person would tell us that he could not find anything wrong with the car regarding our concerns & during one visit, they drove the car 18 miles & still could not find anything wrong. One day I was getting on freeway & tried to increase my speed, the car stalled for about 4 seconds, as I looked in rear view mirror I saw another car coming behind me at a really fast speed. I was trying to determining what to do as the car appeared to have actually shut off, when it just surged forward & I was moving again. Needless to say, this scared the crap out of me & I called my husband & told him what happened. I felt that if we did not do something, we could potentially have an accident, get killed or kill someone else. I finally called the corporate office & told them our story. They instructed us to take the car to the service dept for an assessment. After assessment the mechanic told me that my steering column needed to be replaced; my rotors were completely warped; and they may have to overhaul my transmission but were going to try & reset it to see if that would help (apparently it is run by a compt which tells it how fast or slow it to go when the accelerator is pressed) apparently the computer was not functioning properly or had a "glitch. " they reset the transmission & told my husband & I to drive an additional 500miles to "break-in" the transmission & let them know our thoughts. Well, we have driven the additional miles & we both feel as if the transmission is slipping again. We are at wits end w/this dangerous $30,000+ car.

My 2003 Camry has had a popping sound/feel in the steering wheel. I first noticed it in 2004 and took it to the dealer several times before they could verify the problem. They replaced something in the steering column which solved the problem until about 4 months ago. When I got my car from the dealer I asked if this would be an on-going problem, and the shop manager told me it would not happen again. Well. . . . 4 months ago it started popping again. My car is no longer under warranty and I was told it would cost 900. 00 to be repaired. I just hope it is nothing going on in the steering column that could cause an accident.

- the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Camry. A popping sound in the steering wheel occurred when turning the wheel in any direction. The failure happened since the vehicle was purchased. Toyota stated that there was an internal memo due to several complaints. The current and failure mileage was 83397. The vehicle was purchased on January 9, 2007.

My intermediate steering shaft has cracked and needs to be replaced. It is out of warranty and the repair cost is $500+. A review of online complaints indicates this is a common problem in Toyota vehicles. The replacement shaft has been redesigned, indicating this part had a design flaw. Complete failure of this part can lead to sudden steering loss. A safety recall has already been issued in other countries (japan and canda, for example) for the prius, although the same problem exists in most Toyota models. A safety recall should be issued in the u. S. For all affected vehicles.

: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a clunking noise was heard and excessive play occurred in the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who replaced the intermediate shaft in the steering column. Updated 1/29/2007 -.

Suspension and steering. I have noticed when I am driving on the freeway at a speed of about 60+mph, that any dips or bumps causes my cars to sway side to side, and the steering wheel jerks in a different direction. I took my car to the dealership on 11/11/06 and they could not duplicate the problem. I know why, because they did not do a true test drive. My car was checked in with 3544 miles and when I left the dealership something told me to check my mileage and it showed 3548 and at that time I was 1/2 a mile from the dealership. So, I know they did not take my car on the highway, so I will be taking my car back.

At about 40,000 miles, a knocking sound began to be audible when turning the vehicle in both directions. It is most noticeable when turning the wheels several degrees at low speeds such as in parking. The knock appears to be associated with a slight vibration of the same frequency as the knock and a slight looseness in the steering. The noise and slight jerk in the steering wheel gradually worsened with time, and the car was just beyond the general warranty period when the problem was reported to the dealer. The diagnosis by the dealer was "bad steering column; needs to be replaced". As it was not considered a drive train component, there was no warranty coverage. The cost would have been about $1000 at the time. No repair has yet been done. The knock has continued and at about 80,000 miles a squeaking noise began to accompany the knock. No difficulty steering at normal speed (e. G. Drifting) has been experienced and no abnormal tire wear. The incidence date is the date the squeaking noise was first noticed.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Camry. The contact heard a knocking sound in the steering column when he turned the steering wheel. When he turned the steering wheel all the way around, it seemed to malfunction as well. The dealer stated that the intermediate shaft malfunctioned and that there was a service bulletin available, but no recall. The purchase date and speed were unknown. The current mileage was 26,828 and failure mileage was approximately 25,000. Updated 02-14-08. Updated 02/14/08.

2004 Toyota Camry has a clicking sound in the steering column.

2001-Toyota Camry: there is a burning odor when car is operating. The ignition does not always start the car upon inserting and turning the key. Many times when turning the key, there is a high screeching loud noise and the car remains non-operational for a few minutes which occurs everyday. After the car is running for approximately 20-minutes down the road, there is a burning smell similar to burning rubber. The inside of the car near the floor on driver side and passenger side will become warm. It appears heat is generated from the engine into the inside of the car thus resulting in burning odor. Upon acceleration, the car has a jerky, propelling motion forward. Steering column has some stiffness and at other times it has lot of play with turns. The power/electric windows, clock, and cd/radio player do not work properly. These defects/faults occurred approximately 6 months after used vehicle was purchased. As vehicle was sold as is, I did not return to the dealership for repairs. Car was taken to local mechanic and found nothing wrong. With the exception of the daily ignition/start problem, other problems described above, happen approximately five times a month. Regular scheduled service maintenance are performed however all above problems continue to concern me.

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- the contact heard a clanking noise while driving. . This happened when turning the steering wheel left or right, whether the vehicle was being driven or standing still. The contact stated that the steering column will not adjust, and the wheel leaned a little to the left. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer , and they did not diagnose the problem, but gave him an estimate of what it would cost to repair the steering failure. The contact stated he has been hearing the clanking noise every since he purchased the vehicle back in December 2004, but the noise was getting worse. Updated 01/30/07.

Failure of intermediate steering shaft causes clunking and looseness of steering system. Toyota refused to give its dealer a replacement part. Instead, dealer noted this information on service form: "Toyota will be issuing a recall regarding condition in near future. Will receive notice by mail. " this was on December 10, 2005. I have not yet received a recall notice. Has Toyota contacted NHTSA about a recall for the intermediate steering shaft?.

The steering wheel was very loose and difficult to control when driving. I also heard a strange noise when turning to either direction. The dealership replaced the whole steering column shaft assembly for $1016. 57.

At about 40,000 miles, a knocking sound began to be audible when turning the vehicle in both directions. I am not aware of any precipitating incident; no collisions or hard contact with curbing, pot holes, etc. . The knock could also be felt as a slight jerk in the steering wheel. There was (and still is) no noticeable difficulty controlling the car. The noise and slight jerk in the steering wheel gradually worsened with time, and the car was just beyond the general warranty period when the problem was reported to the dealer. Diagnosis by the dealer was "bad steering column; needs to be replaced". As it was not considered a drive train component, there was no warranty coverage. The cost would have been about $1000 at the time. No repair has yet been done.

Consumer mechanic found a problem with the column post about to come loose so that the driver could not control vehicle. The mechanic also discovered that both air bags were not completely assembled. Parts were on top of the air bag but not installed.

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About 300 miles while driving steering wheel came loose, and caused loss of vehicle control. At 537 miles, while making a right hand turn and then a left turn, as driver attempted to straighten the vehicle steering wheel would not respond. Steering wheel had no control. The weather was dry, a flat road. The speed was about 65 pmh. Vehicle crahed into a wall. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Passenger sustained a broken back, and arm. Driver sustained a broken ankle and bruises.

While driving the steering wheel dropped into the drivers lap, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Steering wheel adjustment came loose, causing the steering wheel to fall into the driver's lap. Vehicle is currently being investigated by the driver's insurance company. Also, the air bags failed to deploy. The driver had an accident as a result of the steering wheel failure.

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When turning the steering wheel it makes a very awkward squeaking sound. I noticed the squeaking in the winter of 2004. It does it all the time most noticeably during cold weather. I took it to the local Toyota dealership around July 2006. They lubricated it and it stopped for a while. I had to take it back in December of 2006 to have it lubricated again. I don't know what the problem is, but I wish it could be corrected.

From day one car has pulled to the left. Steering wheel is also not centered and has too much "play". I must apply constent pressure to the right just to keep the car straight. Car does not have a solid, stable feel to it where steering is concerened. I have broght this back twice to laurel Toyota carmax and they have not fixed it. I had a loaner car for two days and that car felt like it should. I will file a complaint with the manufacturer as well.

The vehicle suddenly accelerates while driving. The steering wheel also felt loose while driving. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times but found no problems. At a stop light, the brake pedal goes down towards the floor. The vehicle remains stationary and the brakes always stop the car. Dsy the consumer's vehicle is still experiencing sudden acceleration.