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2004 Toyota Camry Column Problems

9
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 9 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 6 records
  • steering column · 5 records
  • steering shaft · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
30–60k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 24, 2009 · 35,000 miles

    Column

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an unusual noise when attempting a turn in either direction. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would not remain straight when attempting to turn, which was a constant failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering column was replaced. The manufacturer advised the contact that he would…

    ODI 10359649

  • May 10, 2009 · 60,000 miles

    Column

    Tl* 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…

    ODI 10286908

  • March 20, 2008 · 2,000 miles

    Column

    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. *tr

    ODI 10221921

  • October 27, 2007 · 26,000 miles

    Column

    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? *tr

    ODI 10214571

  • October 12, 2006 · 25,000 miles

    Column

    Tl*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…

    ODI 10214718

  • January 8, 2006 · 79,000 miles

    Column

    Tl* - 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…

    ODI 10178115

  • December 10, 2005 · 30,000 miles

    Column

    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…

    ODI 10150386

  • July 19, 2004 · 7 miles

    Column · Steering

    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…

    ODI 10086071

  • February 25, 2004

    Air Bags · Column · Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control

    - new toyota camry le purchased january 2004 - on february 25th key would not turn (took 10 - 15 minutes to start it) - later while parking, the car the steering locked turning the car to the right - the car accelerated and surged despite depressing th

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10063898