2006 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
- 26
- 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 26 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 18 records
- steering shaft · 5 records
- intermediate shaft · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- power steering · 5 records
- rack pinion · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While on the street as i was backing my car into a parking space adjacent to the street curb the car suddenly accelerated in reverse at high speed, crashing over the curb and sidewalk, rear end first. My stepping on the brakes in an attempt to stop the car was unsuccessful; the car did not come to a stop until it crashed into an iron fence which bordered the yard causing damage to the fence and the car. A similar…
Crash reported
ODI 11309552
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn in either direction causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and crash into an utility pole. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. During the crash the driver sustained back, torso, and neck injuries. The cause of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11234387
Steering
Well, nothing happened but i believe toyota camry, se, sedan, v6, has a problem with steering rack and pinion drive leak at 90 k. Many camry vehicles have it, according to numerous reports on the web for models (2001 through whatever, sedans or not). Fixing it costs a fortune, sort of (1200 $ or so). They are selling lemons, and right under your nose ! The nhtsa should wake up for once and get toyota flagged. They…
ODI 10722382
Steering
S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re copy of letter to the president of the toyota motor corporation regarding problems with the intermediate steering shaft of toyota vehicles. *smd the consumer stated he began to hear a noise, coming from the steering at around 18,000 miles. The noise occurred when turning the steering wheel left or right, at very low speeds. The noise became…
ODI 10650189
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a two-minute delay while attempting to accelerate from a stop. There was no warning prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The contact was advised that the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, he noticed fluid leaking from the…
ODI 10493410
Steering
I just bought a used "06 toyota camry for my daughter to commute to college. We are experiencing steering wheel "clunking' and noises behind the steering column and under the car when we make turns and just driving. I took it to my mechanic who performed an inspection on the car. He said that this make and year of the camry are notorious for this problem. True, i should have done more homework. I was gauging my…
ODI 10544029
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact stated that he heard a clunking sound whenever they completing a left or right turn. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 41,000. Updated 2/5/13 *cn the consumer stated that a loud clunking noise could be…
ODI 10493389
Exterior Lighting · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact stated that when driving 45 mph and above or when attempting a turn, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormally loud noise. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her to replace the steering knuckle and wheel. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. In addition, she noticed that the…
ODI 10406123
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact stated that the steering system was leaking oil from the rack and pinion. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic advised that the rack and pinion be replaced. The contact replaced the rack and pinion and a year later, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 34,000.
ODI 10448949
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact stated that when just entering the vehicle and turning the steering wheel he heard a knocking noise. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he needed to replace the inner steering shaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
ODI 10368568
Steering
Bought brand new 2006 toyota camry. When you make a right turn , the steering wheel sticks to right even after the turn. The steering wheel doesn't come to normal position quickly. My wife drives the car and never informed me, until i drove it and felt lately. I will call the company and inform them and see if there were similar complaints reported. *tr
ODI 10331478
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. The contact was driving at 65 mph when the vehicle began swerving and shaking. The contact slowed the vehicle to 49 mph but the swerving continued. The failure also occurred when the vehicle was brought to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 97,622. The current mileage was 108,299.
ODI 10335415
Steering
With only 63,000 miles on my 2006 toyota camry, 4 cylinder, started to hear a knocking sound when turning the steering wheel that got progressively worse. A power steering leak was detected and had to replace power steering rack or run the risk of losing ability to control my vehicle. I had to pay over $1,300 for the repair. *tr
ODI 10311576
Steering
2006 toyota 60,000 miles. Needs to have intermediate steering shaft replaced or i won't be able to steer the car soon. Happened to my old 1997 toyota also. Couldn't turn the wheel had no control. Worried this may happen again to this 2006 car. Told by mechanic that it is wear and tear. He only sees it on some toyota not all. If it was wear then why not on all. Sounds like a defect to me. Very costly to replace,…
ODI 10294076
Steering
Clunking noise. Brought vehicle in for normal maintenance and diagnosis. Clunking noise was identified as steering shaft joint failure. (frightening prospect). Repair over $300. Mileage 82,000. That on top of early head gasket failure due to defective head gasket has me getting ready to get rid of this car. *tr
ODI 10292669
Steering
2006 camry, bought new, may, '07. Feel slight clunk with soft sound when turn steering wheel. Dealer diagnosed as bushing/lower control (steering) arm breaking down. Replaced both control arms at cost of $1000+ not including taxes. Car has approx. 70,000 km (43,000 mi), is treated for rust prevention annually (krown) and not driven hard (99%) well paved roads. Normal wear (never experienced anything like this…
ODI 10295491
Steering
Popping and loose steering while turning, stopping , accelerating or just driving. The failure is the upper intermediate shaft universal joint, the occurrence is constant while driving. The intermediate shaft had to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10254797
Steering
2006 toyota camry le 4. Steering intermediate shaft problem per toyota technical service bulletin st001-06. Repair refused. Safety concern. *tr
ODI 10306612
Steering
2006 toyota camry 4 le steering intermediate shaft noise, company sent technical service bulletin st001-06 dated 02.16.2006 to dealers for replacement under warranty. Owner never made aware of this. I became aware of 'steering knocks' two months ago, while vehicle was still in warranty (under 36,000 miles). Told by dealers service 'adviser' that this was normal 'play'. Now problem worse but replacement refused,…
ODI 10248494
Steering
2006 toyota camry steering problems. When making left turns at 90 degree angles, steering column often lock in the position turned (left) for a few seconds. *tr
ODI 10339171
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota camry. He experienced power steering failure twice while driving 50 to 60 mph. The steering wheel exhibited some resistance. The dealer test drove the vehicle and was not able to duplicate the failure and stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The failure mileage was 40,000. The current mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10311340
Steering
I have a 2006 camry le which has developed a clunking noise in the steering shaft or column somewhere below the steering wheel. Toyota has a service number on it, but will no do anything unless this detect was reported before 36,000 miles. They require you to find their detect it early and if you find it later after 36,000 miles they say that's too bad you are too late. This is just wrong !! They know they have a…
ODI 10255233
Steering
2006 toyota camry's steering wheel pulls to the left. *kb ***nar*** the steering wheel pulls while in curses. The consumer has to hold the steering wheel firmly to maintain control. The vehicle pulls while driving on bumpy roads and more frequently on the highway. Sometimes it also pulls while braking. The vehicle seem to always be parked at an angle, although the consumer pulls straight into parking spaces. The…
ODI 10164779
Steering
Car constantly pulls to left. Cannot release tension on steering wheel for fear of going off the road. Toyota refuses to acknowledge this problem. Afraid to take on a long trip for fear of driver fatigue. *tr
ODI 10213994
Steering
Steering wheel pulls left and right, more frequent on freeway especially going around curves and have to hold wheel firmly. Pulls sometimes when braking and driving over small bumps. Steering wheel is stiff at times when making sharp turns in tight spaces as if there is no power steering. Car wobbles too much when going over small bumps. 8jb
ODI 10155858