2001 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
- 10
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 10 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Steering · Wheels
This is not a takama recall complain. It is regarding my car that has been id' that it is 2000 year make car, the local dmv did made an inspection and conclusion was that is it 2000 - due to some stickers everywhere - on the door, on the hood of the car and other places.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11128571
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. The contact stated that the engine sputtered and the engine rpms would increase and decrease. In addition, the power steering, brakes, and engine failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
ODI 10638768
Steering
It was raining very hard and the temp outside was around 70. I may have driven thru a puddle just before i turned my car , as i turned my steering froze up, like i lost power steering only worse, i couldn't turn the wheel to straighten out my car so i had to stop my car. After a few seconds i was able to get control of the steering again. After driving for about 10 minutes the steering problems went way. This…
ODI 10433067
Steering · Suspension
I own 2001 camry le. Fortunately no accidents happened but i'm tired of fixing it's wheel alignment problems. The car pulls on left. I replaced every possible parts suggested. I did the alignment from several places such as sears, firestone. They don't find any problem in the alignment report but when i drive, the car heavily pulls on left side. I have to really hold the steering tight to keep the car on road or in…
ODI 10318021
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Exhaust System · Steering
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…
ODI 10275335
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving 31 mph the steering veered to the right and the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result the consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided into a tree. No injuries reported. The cause had not been determined. Please provide additional information. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10113504
Steering
While traveling on the dallas north tollway, it became difficult to steer the vehicle. It started to pull towards the left at first slightly, then more violently causing me to crash into the concrete median that separates the north and southbound lanes of the highway. I sustained accute muscle and ligament sprain in my back. The vehicle was operating fine the previous day. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10033447
Steering
Have had a steering wheel vivration since i bought the car new in 2001. Have had wheels balanced and aligh in past and purchased new tires after 18,000 miles to see if that would help. Nothing has. Still has vibration. Called toyota in 2001 no help resolving problem. 8jb
ODI 10130679
Frame And Members · Steering · Suspension
At highway speeds, particularly from 45 mph to 65-75 mph, steering wheel on 2001 camry le 4-cyl vibrates. Tires and wheels have been balanced many times but still no remedy. Alignment was also performed many times but with the same problem. Went to toyota dealership 4 times, with the same cause, dealer tentatively fixed issue but restarts (vibrates) after a few miles. Steering wheel seems loose (about to fall off)…
ODI 10016894
Steering · Suspension
Noticed a vibration in the steering wheel since the first month of purchase have had many front end alignments and wheel bal plus changed tires three times. Still having the same problem to this day. *tr
ODI 10494471