2002 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 15 records
- steering column · 7 records
- power steering · 7 records
- steering shaft · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on highway car ride is jerky . At any left exit the car shuts off on exit ramp on left turn. Steering tightens and lock-up. The car shuts done while still in drive mode. The engine goes quite and dies.the gas pedal stop producing power. The car shuts off completely with key in ignition and still in drive . Also going down hill the car becomes immobile and stall. On other occasions car stall at lights…
ODI 10694025
Steering
As many others have realized with their camrys, mine too has a problem with the rack and pinion. It is leaking fluid from the rack and pinion boots, as well as the steering pump. I am now faced with a $1600 repair bill. Design errors occur, as an engineer i understand this. But the problem is toyota will not stand behind their products and admit to the error. This is my first toyota. I had heard how reliable they…
ODI 10667031
Steering
Over a period of time steering became difficult and turning was a problem. Steering like a mad truck with jerking movements when turning and pulling back. Took to toyota dealer and they said it was the entire steering column. Why has toyota not had recall? At same time they said brakes gone. Just had them fixed at local gas station a year ago but did not take rotor down. Grand total $2700
ODI 10514692
Steering
VEHICLE SHAKE AT 55 MPH. *TR
ODI 10683006
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was backing out of a parking space. When i put car in drive and started turning wheel to the right, car wouldn't turn and braking did not stop car. It seemed as if accelerator was stuck. Car finally stopped when it hit parked car. Something similar happened about a year ago. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10496230
Steering
Steering has been getting tight. Thought it was power steering pump. Mechanic says entire steering column need replacement. Why no recall? *tr
ODI 10560698
Steering
Each time you turn the steering wheel there is a "whining' in the steering column. It happens everytime you move the steering wheel. I was told there is a plastic piece in the steering wheel that may cause the problem they are not for sure and it would cost me over $200 if that is the problem for a "cheap" piece of plastic that toyota is well aware of using it. I guess i will have to wait until something happens…
ODI 10577965
Steering
I purchased a 2002 toyota camry 3 years ago at 115,000 miles. I now have 205,000 as of the date of this letter. Last spring, the power steering failed in cold weather and there was a sqeaking noise behind or around my steering wheel so i replaced the pump. It warmed up, so i couldn't test the result. This winter, the problem is much worse and unsafe, so it wasn't that. After nearly hitting a car because i could…
ODI 10444479
Steering
Steering became hard and steering wheel would not return to a straight position. This resulted in a near pedestrian accident. *kb
ODI 10437909
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. The contact was driving 20 mph when the steering wheel seized. The contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle and crashed into a pole. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop where the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was destroyed and the contact was injured. The failure and current mileages were 77,398. Updated 10/27/11*lj updated 12/06/2011 *ln
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10425717
Steering
Steering wheel became difficult to turn and did not return to center when released. Check power steering fluid it was ok. No power steering leaks. Took car to have problem evaluated. Mechanic said that steering shaft universal joints were worn and rusted and binding up. Only solution was to replace entire steering column. He has seen this problem before. If allowed to go too long steering could lock up completely or…
ODI 10393947
Steering
I own a 2002 toyota camry 70,000 mi and while driving one day the steering froze and i was unable to turn the wheel. Since that day the steering has become extremely stiff and hard to steer. After checking the power steering fluid levels and found it to be normal i have made an appt with the dealership to have it looked at. After reading these complaints i feel it is an issue with the part itself and a safety issue…
ODI 10392986
Steering
The steering failed, too hard to turn the wheel. The repair shop replaced the steering shaft with u- joints. They said it is common in 2002 camry. *tr
ODI 10383114
Steering
I have a 2002 toyota camry. I have had to replace intermediate steering shaft in the steering column. The toyota service manager told me this was a common problem and happened a lot in this model. After doing some research i found that this happens too often to the 2002 camry. The steering column is a two piece rod that could to catastrophic steering loss. I contacted toyota complaint department and they told me was…
ODI 10381542
Body · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On november 13, 2009, i applied my brakes to turn in and park my car (my foot still pressing the brake). When my car unexpectedly accelerates about 15 feet and smacks into a building. A $10,000 claim was made against my insurance company. I informed the local toyota dealership where i purchased the car since the responding officer urged me to get my vehicle checked out. Almost instantly after i began explaining the…
Crash reported
ODI 10509958
Steering
I own a 2002 toyota camry. I reported to tansky toyota (columbus ohio) that i have a steering wheel issue. Tansky toyota technicians mentioned that they have heard this problem before from other toyota owners. He mentioned that since this is not a safety issue, toyota is not considering this as a recall. I read a report today that toyota corolla is having similar issue. I wanted to bring it to your attention that as…
ODI 10315727
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota camry. While driving 15 mph in traffic or when he stopped at a traffic sign the steering wheel became inoperable. On several occasions, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure or identify a failure code. The failure mileage and the current mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10303023
Steering
I think my 2002 toyota camry has the same steering problem as the recent steering recall for the toyota avalons. On 2/27/09 i had to get $970.00 of repairs including a "reman gear assy and cone returm". When i brought the car in for repairs the toyota dealer was stumped as to the problem, but it sounds a lot like the recent avalon problem, could the camrys have the same defective parts? *tr
ODI 10347502
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Assist · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Toyota camry le 2.4 l winter weather cause to vvt on auto to fail and stall engine. Stalled engine caused lost of controls, steering, brakes, etc..parts replaced were oxygen sensors, cat.convertor, etc.. The vvt is variable valve timing control along with ocm, pcm, throttle sensor, mass air sensor which regulates the engine performance. *tr
ODI 10188813
Steering
Problem with anti-lock brakes. I have had two occurrence. One while driving through my resident parking lot at a speed of 10 miles per hour, i applied the brakes. I heard a grinding sound of the brakes. My hands was blasted off the steering wheel and i felt a hard thump in the seat which eject me toward the ceiling of my car. I lost control of the car. I ended up facing the rear of the car near driver door. The…
ODI 10312415
Front · Steering · Tires
2002 toyota camry lev6 w/15" rims. Car is unstable at high speeds. We are now on our third set of tires and the car only has 21,000 miles on it. First set (continental) became bald on outside edge of both front tires at 9000 miles. Tires were rotated (front to rear, rear to front) and front end alignment was done. Tires became bald on outside edge after only 8000 miles (17000 total miles on car). Dealer replaced all…
ODI 10088134
Steering · Suspension
CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT. *LA
ODI 10041218
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Steering · Structure
The transmission was not working properly. The vehicle would shift harshly into drive when the engine was cold but when warmed up the vehicle drove smoothly. The steering wheel hummed when turned while driving 45 mph. It was later determined that a bushing for the steering shaft needed to be lubricated. The upper and lower belt molding around the driver's door came off. A faulty charcoal canister caused the check…
ODI 10033733
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I experienced a tremendous frustration -- while driving in downtown washington, dc, my car lost its power steering. When i opened the hood, i saw that the reservoir for power steering fluid was indeed full. Not wanting to be stranded 40 miles from home, i drove to the dealer from which i purchased the vehicle. I was advised that it could be several days before my car was evaluated and/or repaired. About 2 days after…
ODI 10070502
Steering · Tires
Regarding 2002 toyota camry. Started experiencing pulling and bumping sensations from front soon after 5000 miles. Had tires rebalanced and rotated, problem continued. Took car to dealer who said alignment was off and supposedly corrected. No change, in fact, steering wheel was still slightly off center. Took car back to dealer who said nothing was wrong but did another alignment, this time straightening out the…
ODI 10005649