Steering Rack Problems of Toyota Camry

Consumers 2003 Toyota Camry has brake problems, water leaks in the trunk and gas reservoir, doors do not close properly releasing air into the driver side door. Smoke would emit from the exhaust on cold starts. The engine valve stem seals were replaced due to loss of tension and oil was leaking into the cylinders. The strut supports were replaced due them being worn. The power steering rack was leaking, the engine mount was cracked and the battery was leaking. The consumer also stated there was a vibration coming from the brakes when they were applied. There was a hole in the dashboard. Updated 04/223/10.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 40 mph, the contact felt that the vehicle was out of alignment. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they checked the alignment, but found no failures. A few weeks later, he took the vehicle back to the dealer because the failure was worsening. They still could not find any failures. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer a third time because he felt that there was an issue with the brakes. Once again, the dealer found no failures. He took the vehicle to a different mechanic, who stated that the bolts in the rack assembly were loose. The mechanic tightened the rack assembly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to inform them that another mechanic was able to locate the failure. Two weeks later, the failure recurred. He filed for the lemon law. The vehicle is still not working properly. The failure mileage was 12 and current mileage was 20,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Toyota solara. The contact heard a loud, whining noise when she turned the steering wheel. The steering wheel was replaced twice within an eight-month period. The dealer stated that her type of vehicle had a reputation for this failure; however, it could not be duplicated. The current mileage was 10,500 and failure mileage was approximately 6,000. Updated 01/17/08 updated 01/17/08.

: the contact stated while driving various speeds a clunking noise was heard coming from the steering column, and there was excessive play within the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the steering rack was replaced however the problem has recurred.

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This is a follow-up to odi no. 10172668 on the steering pump replacement. When the problem continued and the dealer couldn't diagnose it, I complained to Toyota corp. The dealer revisited the problem and replaced the steering rack (under warranty). The car drives great again.

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My 2002 Toyota Camry has braking system that does not operate properly. Find every time I go to stop braking system does not stop and perform properly. Find car does not perform properly in rain and snow and skids out in this type of weather. Note have contacted dealership along with manufacturer to notify them of my complaint with no avail.

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During routine oil change mechanic found steering rack to be leaking.

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