2005 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
- 64
- 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 64 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 42 records
- steering shaft · 14 records
- steering column · 13 records
- intermediate steering · 10 records
- intermediate shaft · 10 records
- power steering · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
While driving at various speeds the steering wheel "clicks" when changing direction. There is also an incessant and random vibration that feels almost like "driving over bumps" on the side of the road. There is also excessive play in the steering wheel. The dealer did not cover this under the tsb, but instead charged ~$500 for the intermediate steering shaft replacement. Car is 2005, with 44k miles. *tr
ODI 10226096
Steering
Subject:2005 camry le steering shaft problem i wanted to find out whether there's been any consumer complaints or problems reported in regards to a clunking, popping or knocking noise reported in toyota's 2003-2006 camry's and the 2004-2006 solara's steering columns when turning the steering wheel left or right, or going over bumps in the road. My 2005 camry le began experiencing this problem back in early 2008 and…
ODI 10307623
Steering
When parking the steering intermediate shaft has a clunking noise,the noise becomes more pronounced as the years go by. *tr
ODI 10329994
Steering
Steering started clucking at about 40,000 miles. Seems to be slowly getting more pronounced. *tr
ODI 10310762
Steering
The steering on my toyota camry le 2005 makes a persistent clunking noise. We have not hand any injuries but are scared to take this car on the road especially long distances. The tires wear out quicker and the alignments do not last. *tr
ODI 10245543
Steering
My 2005 toyota camry sometimes has all of the sudden diverted hard to the right. I had the car checked many times at longo toyota in los angeles but i was told nothing found. In fact, the problem exists for a few years that makes me drive my car anxiously. Recently, many problems have been found on toyota vehicles and i request nhtsa should have an investigation. Vin: [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the…
ODI 10319358
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that the steering wheel shaft failed and caused the steering wheel to feel tight because of the wheel bearings. The dealer stated that the steering wheel could lock while driving. The steering column, steering assembly and the bearings were replaced at no cost to the owner. The failure and current mileages were approximately 38,000. Updated 8/25/10 *cn…
ODI 10341824
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Numerous occasions of unexplained acceleration and were reported to toyota who reported could not find a problem. Numerous occasions of braking problems and were reported to toyota who reported could not find a problem. Numerous occasions of steering problems and were reported to toyota who reported could not find a problem. Numerous occasions of transmission problems and were reported to toyota who reported could…
ODI 10313350
Steering
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) during the years 2006-2007-2008 i leased and drove a 2005 toyota camry le. Shortly after i got the car i noticed the vehicle pulled to the right and i felt as though i had no control during speeds of 50 mph or over. When i reported this to the service dept of my local toyota dealer during visits for oil changes, they took the…
ODI 10315675
Steering · Suspension
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle shakes, and bounces while going over bumps. Additionaly, the back end of the vehicle makes a clunking noise, and a grinding sound is coming from the steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection however, they were unable to duplicate the problem and no repairs were made. The manufacturer was alerted.
ODI 10151406
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. Whenever the contact attempts to make a left or right turn at any speed, the steering wheel makes a clunking sound. He also feels a slight bump on the steering wheel while turning. There were no warning indicators prior to the failures. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer, but is still experiencing the same failures. The current mileage was 35,147 and failure mileage…
ODI 10230590
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact could hear a squeaking noise whenever he turned the steering wheel while driving at any speed. This failure began to recur intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, on two occasions where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued so the vehicle was taken to another authorized dealer where it was repaired. After an…
ODI 10356961
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Purchased new 2005 camry se. Immediately reported problems with severe pulling to the left (across lanes if not holding steering wheel firmly.) also, complained of intermittent hard shifts between 20 and 40 mph. As if someone had hit the car from rear. This causes a broad period of uncontrolled acceleration as the downshift occurs and the revs increase. The tires also wore out after 8,000 due to pull. Took to…
ODI 10242824
Steering
Ltr fwd fm (wi) re toyota service bulletin re intermediate steering shaft fm owner of a 2005 toyota camry, please respond directly to constituent & fwd response to dc ofc. *tgw the consumer stated a tsb had been issued regarding the intermediate steering shaft. As a cost effective fix, the shaft was being greased and not replaced. *jb
ODI 10319818