Steering Problems of Toyota Camry Hybrid - part 1

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that the plastic trim on the steering wheel would reflect a glare while driving. The contact stated that the glare would obstruct his vision while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. The VIN was not available.

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The steering stiffens up tremendously and then loosen. Took car to Toyota for service and was told a steering shaft (believe that was what he called it) is the problem and it is going to be $770. The gentleman at the dealership also informed me that I am the 3rd person in a month with a 2018 camry to come in with this issue.

I got in my vehicle today in the vsc light came on. I have researched over google, and everything points to a $3,000 repair, or a recall repairable by Toyota. I would like to see if I am eligible for that recall repair.

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Driving on freeway, power steering went out. Ps light came on pulled over, turned car off for few min, started it up and worked ok. It's hppeed 6 times so far.

Sometimes after starting the vehicle it won't move to drive or back up. This happens three to four times already since 2009 or after it is in a parking position and change direction the steering wheel lost control or direction this happen 2x already.

Car swerving out of control: I was driving east on the mass turnpike on a somewhat wet evening, 2/25/18, through mist, when I drove over an area of the highway that had a patched surface. I was gripping the wheel with two hands at 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock. My hands, including my thumbs, were wrapped around the wheel. As the car drove over the slightly uneven surface, it began to swerve, going a bit out of my lane. It swerved 3 times before I was able to regain control. Other cars avoided me, preventing an accident. I am an experienced driver and found this event to be quite unusual. I called my husband right away to express alarm.

While making turns on well-maintained city streets, the Camry Hybrid's rear end is unstable. It fishtails. I experienced this twice while making right-hand turns, once on dry pavement and once on wet pavement. These are low-speed turns. I also experienced this while driving on a roundabout at a low speed in a local shopping center. I am a safe, cautious driver and purchased this car for myself because of its excellent crash-safety ratings. I will no longer drive it because of the rear-end stability problem, so my spouse took over driving the vehicle. This morning, he returned from an outing and said that the car fishtailed three times today, while making both left and right turns. The streets are damp today (from an overnight rain). The car is dealership-maintained; the tires are in good condition and are properly inflated. I have never had a vehicle behave in this manner (have owned or currently own and drive Honda accord, Mazda b2200 pickup, mercedes 300se, Subaru forester, vw jetta, gm sierra pickup, Ford f150 pickup). I have completed two Toyota surveys detailing this complaint and have heard nothing. Want to send someone by to drive the car?.

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"abs actuator extended warranties", in 2014 my car had two issues with the abs actuator and my dealership was unable to get the diagnostic code from them. Now my car is displaying "check vsc system" and many lights on my dash. When I brought it in to my Toyota dealership they said it is the abs actuator and it needs to be replaced. Toyota had 2 extended warranties for trouble with the abs actuator. Both of these warranties have now expired so my abs actuator cannot be fixed under the extended warranties. Because of this faulty part at anytime I am driving I can lose braking and steering power. I had filed a complaint before with your agency for this exact issue but there was no way for me to have the part changed when the extended warranties were in-force because the problem did not occur and as I said earlier my dealership could not get the diagnostic code from the first time these issues occurred.

"abs actuator" Toyota knows there is an issue with the 2007 Camry Hybrid abs actuator, my dealership informed me 10/23/2017 that my abs actuator is going out. If this happens it will be hard to stop and or steer my car which is a very dangerous situation. I want to be sure this issue has been lodged with the NHTSA.

The vsc system is out and no one know how to fix it even the dealer it not showing up on the scanners . I was on the freeway the car lights con on on dash. No breaks it was scary I didn't know what to do if a. Next car or cars was infrount of me I will have been real hurt because I was going 60 to 65 mph I had no control. Of the car can you all look into a recall on this before someone get kill !!!I was locky I was calm not everyone will be calm. . . . Takata recall. . .

The front end axle or cv joint area ,there is metallic and dash lights up warning about losing stability.

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The left front lug nuts do not stay tightened. Each year, over the last 4 years, when changing tires from the summer tires to the winter snow tires, the left front lug nuts do not stay tightened. This first came to my attention when my wife was driving alone, in an isolated area, 200 miles from home, when the left front wheel almost came completely off before it was discovered as being a problem. The car was moving forward at the speed limit on a 2 lane road. This year, since November 15, I have retightened the lug nuts at least 6 times. I have tried lock tight. It does not work very well.

The Toyota warranty enhancement propgram (ze1) is a sham. My 2007 Camry Hybrid has no brakes, no skid control, and goes on and off without warning. I took my car to peruzzi Toyota in hatfield PA while it was "under extended warranty" and they failed to diagnose the problem, because the warning lights go on and off. I showed picture of the lights on, and followed totyoa recommended procedures on the ze1 issue. I took it back later to same dealer and the lights stayed on, and they said yes it is part of the ze1 warranty but now it is past the time limit. This is a known issue, Toyota is shirking their responsibilities but not issuing a recall. The car is defective, dangerous, and at $1500 plus in need of repairs. The problem can happen stationary, moving or failing to stop!.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Toyota camry. The contact stated while driving 40 mph all the vehicles warning indicators illuminated and they experienced a failure with the brakes not stopping the vehicle, a loss of power steering, the ac began to blow hot air. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnoised. The contact reset all codes in the vehicle. The brake warning indicator illumintaed again however. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle failure mileage was 130,000. Kh.

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The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v144000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Car lost brakes while making a right turn on a city street. All the brake warning lights came (abs, parking brake, brake warning) on along with the vehicle stability control warning. Had to press brakes all the way and even then the braking was very minimal. It was hard to bring the car to a stop. Intermittently the steering wheel also became hard to turn. Pulled to side, turned off car. Started car up and the same set of warning lights remained on drove car to Toyota dealership which was 1 block away. Braking was hard, but could bring car to a stop dealer said brake computer was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. Said there was no recall / warranty coverage from Toyota on this issue.

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Steering is stiff causing over/correcting while driving down the highway. It causes arm to get tired driving even after only a few miles. It is frustrating and tiring to drive I previously had a 2007 camry xle and there is now comparison as to how easy the 2007 steered. Need help.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. Djr.

While braking on a slight incline my 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid's power brakes and steering malfunctioned making the vehicle hard to steer and stop. It felt as if both the power brakes and steering went out simultaneously and the car seemed to roll, or sway, left and right. At the same time a "check vsc system" warning appeared on my dash along with the red brake indicator light, red service indicator light (triangle with exclamation point), amber brake system warning light and the amber abs warning light. If I had been traveling at a higher rate of speed, in heavy traffic or had I been approaching a crowded crosswalk or intersection this event could have been disastrous. After pulling over and visually inspecting my brake fluid level and engine compartment I used my cell phone to check online and found others with similar problems (which led me here to file a complaint/report). After waiting on the side of the road for about a half hour the warning message and lights went out so I slowly drove to the dealer 5 miles away. The dealer informed me that the abs actuator needed to be replaced at a cost of $3607. 88 (plus tax on the $3000. 00 part). My southern California Toyota csr proclaims to have never heard of this issue -- even though my web searching has turned up lots of discussion and articles (I. E. L. A. Times report, cbs, nbc, ap, consumer affairs plus the NHTSA announcement of the opening of their investigation at the end of January 2014).

I backed out of driveway, put car into drive and steering became extremely hard to control.

On April 12, 2014, as the car was being driven at around 30-35 miles per hour, I was approaching a stop sign and began pressing down on the brakes to come to a stop. As I pressed on the brakes, they seemed not to work. I had to keep pushing down on the brakes with force to finally get try to get the car to stop, at which point the brake lights sensor, the abs sensor,and the vsc sensors all lit up on the dashboard. As I was trying to get the car to stop, the car began swerving and I couldn't get immediate control of the car. The car felt as though it was sliding, the stability of the car was compromised. I honestly thought I was going to crash. On April 17th, 2014,in a separate incident, as I was pulling into a parking lot, I began to slow down, only to apply my brakes and they appeared to not work. Once again I had to really push down on the brakes for them to finally work. Again, all of the lights lit up on the dashboard (brakes, abs, vsc). It was also difficult to control the car and again, I felt as though I was going to crash.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64516.

My car was parked outdoors in the rain. The inside of the car windows were dripping with moisture. When I decided to go to for a drive, I reached behind my seat to the rear floor for my paper towel roll and cloth towels to wipe off the windows and they were soaked with water. I took the car to the dealer ship to fix the problem. The four sunroof drains had no hose clamps on them the right rear hose had come loose causing a flood in my rear seat area. I had to have all carpets replaced and hose clamps added to prevent any further damage. It cost $2467. 57 to repair the damage because Toyota did not require hose clamps on the 4 drain hoses from the sunroof. I asked Toyota if they were going to notify other Toyota owners of the potential problem and they indicated an answer of, no! I think they should be forced to let other Toyota owners of the potential problem. I have all of the communications with Toyota if you want copies. This is one of the reasons insurance rates are so high. My insurance paid for all except $60. 52 of the total cost of repairs. I have aaa insurance. Please respond!!!.

Driving car through town when abs, red triangle. Vsc lights lite up dashboard. Lost steering and braking ability. Coasted to stop in local shopping center parking lot. Thank god I was there and not on interstate or highway. Took to dealer and they told me braking actuator failed and repair would be $3200. Not covered by 10 year/100k hybrid warranty although braking system specific for hybrids. Choices are: trade in car to dealer and let them fix it, drive it around until I kill someone or myself(not happening) or play the lottery tonight and maybe I can fix car tomorrow (also not happening) or swipe the plastic and end up paying over 4k for the repair. . . . . . Very disappointing for a Toyota to cost this much in repairs with so little mileage. Will never buy another Toyota.

As I was driving on the highway with speed of 60mph, I find it very difficult to keep the car going in a straight lane without it being sways to the left. (almost hit another the car on the left lane side. ) another problem is when raining, the windshield wiper constantly made "click click" sound, and sometimes it wouldn't wipe. (making it very hard to see. ) the last one is the loud wind noise when driving on the highway. On the side of the window, a very loud noise somehow slip through and hurting my ear. (all windows are closed. ).

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2012 Toyota camry. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle defective steering system. The consumer stated when driving on a straight section of the highway, the vehicle would drift. When he corrected the vehicle to go straight, it would drift in the opposite direction.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Camry Hybrid. When attempting to turn the vehicle, it veers in the opposite direction. The contact stated that the vehicle stability control warning lamp initially illuminated and then all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the stability control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000. - ll.

I have noticed that while traveling on the highway, the vehicle sways mostly towards the left. At first I thought it was just me, getting used to the new car. Now I notice it happens all the time. I am constantly correcting the vehicle to remain centered in my lane of travel.

Vehicle wanders all over the road since new. 100% attention required. Steering corrections needed, every second, to stay in your own lane. Windy conditions especially hazardous.

After starting the vehicle and putting it in drive, I take my foot off the brake and the car lurches forward several yards, a bunch of warning lights flash on and the "check vsc system" message comes up (only on this last time). The brakes do not respond and steering is very difficult. Then after a few seconds, all the warning lights go off and everything is fine. This has happened 4 times. I'm grateful it's only occurred in parking lots but after reading about this happening to others, I'm very afraid this will happen at higher speeds. The dealership can't replicate my experience so they say everything is fine. When I ask about actuator issues that others have had, they deny any knowledge of a problem.

Brand new 2013 Toyota camry le hybrid. The car has a hard time driving straight. It keeps on wandering and at times it feel like it will run into other cars. This wasn't really concerning until today at approximately 55 mph on highway 76 towards heading towards north east philly, the car decided to steer to the right. I had no control over the wheel. I tried moving the wheel to the left but it wouldn't I was lucky to pull over and check for tire pressure loss. The tires appeared fine and inflated at 35 psi so I restarted the car and it kept wandering for a little while. Taking it to the dealership tomorrow.

At highway speeds (greater than 50 mph) it is very difficult to keep the car going straight in my lane. It's very tiring due to the need to constantly correct the random side to side drifting and also extremely dangerous. The problem is exacerbated with wind, turbulence when behind a large truck, and on wet roads.

Feels like I am always traveling on a headwind with my steering always feels like it wants to wander somewhere else. It is tiring and dangerous because sometimes I feel like the car goes one way, while I want it to go another way. I have complained to the a few dealers about this issue to no resolve. I also have seen similar complaints on the web about this issue. Here is the link. . . Read more...

Steering needs to be corrected continuously. Have 40000 miles and allways been the same. Wouldnt have bought car if I had known as it can be scary sometimes. Guy at dealer said others have said same thing but they don't find a problem. Seems to be the way this system works.

Last 2 months I had call Toyota to head quarter to report my car lost power, can't control break or steering wheel. . Driving on the road with 40-45mph all the sudden the car had lost control steering and break and all the lights inside the panel blinking. . . . Finally I can break my car (very hard). I put the gear back to park and turn of the power button when I try to turn it back on it still not come up all the lights blinking. . (several times) I quit. . Pop up the hood and check forward make sure nothing come loose or . . . I come back to the car and turn engine on, it working again. . . . I drive home. . Toyota customer service offer me to going to close Toyota dealer to have it check out, but I do not have times until last couple days it happen again. . I so concern about life driving this car now, I went to Toyota dealer close to me sport city Toyota, where I use to have it tune up. They check out my car and notify to me that my 12v battery had going bad drop to 7v (which they had notify for me on 2010) but I did not replace it. It did not sound right to me if the battery go bad for 2 years ago, but I still can drive my car to work and do things for 2 years with out any problems until now it had lost power for 2 times for the last 2 months. I drive my car home, removed the 12v battery out check with the meter 12v show up . . . I need help with you people to see what to do next or the investigate to see this car had malfunction or some thins else . . . . . Hope to hear from you. Thank you.