2007 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
- 71
- 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 71 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 47 records
- left right · 13 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- steering column · 9 records
- steering shaft · 8 records
- power steering · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota camry. While driving down a curvy hill at approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle crashed into a tree. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10926734
Steering
Clunk, pop and knock in steering wheel. Sloppy stearing wheel . Likely needs new intermediate shaft because of manufaturer defective part as outlined in toyota technical service belletin: st002-07
ODI 10717199
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Started hearing some weird sound at a small turn from home to work. Within a minute of the sound, found the steering totally locked and didnot move left or right and need to apply force to pull over to the side to stop on the highway. Called allstate roadside assistance to tow the vehicle to pep boys and found the water pump broken. Replaced it by them and it is running fine now. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10489359
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the front end of the vehicle started to shake abnormally the contact also stated that when braking to a stop, the vehicle would veer to the right. The contact replaced the first set of tires at 28,000 miles and needed to replace them again at 55,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an all wheel alignment was…
ODI 10479909
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, she noticed a grinding sound when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10486185
Steering
The steering shaft makes a popping and clunking noise at low speeds. Loose steering parts are never good news. *tr
ODI 10465606
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Steering
I got a case number from toyota, toyota told me that the only way my air bag will deploy is that the motor would have to be in the car dash board to protect the driver. So she knows that the car air bag was working properly.
Crash reported
ODI 10444432
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Steering
While driving 2007 toyota camry, the car was pulling to the left. I tried to control the car. The steering wheel locked up, the car went out of control. Spinning and hitting the guard rail twice. The air bag didnt deployed, and the seat belt didnt hold or lock me into place while it was on. When the car came to a complete stop i turn the vehicle around from the on coming traffic, the brakes was giving out and the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10443804
Steering
I hear and feel a clunk, pop or knock type of noise when turning the steering wheel left or right while driving slowly or backing out of garage or parking. I noticed that there are many complaints about the same problem but toyota is not recalling for fixing the problem, instead dealers are charging to fix the problem. *tr
ODI 10445469
Steering
My car had been making a noise at low speeds; i thought it was a transmission matter due to age and wear and tear but a toyota garage informed me i need a new steering shaft. An online search showed other people with similar problems on the 2007 camry. This is my 13th automobile in my lifetime and it is the first on which a steering shaft has failed, although i have driven some of the other cars much farther. My…
ODI 10438912
Steering
While driving, pulling out of garage, turning right or left at town/city speeds and while at highway speeds (55mph and higher) a knocking, popping feeling is felt on steering wheel. When the knocking/popping feeling is felt there is also a feeling of loss of vehicle steering control. At times a slight lurching feeling also present. The problem was reported to toyota dealer, who inspected steering assembly and said…
ODI 10478841
Steering · Visibility
Purchased the vehicle from authorized dealer in 2011, had 24000 miles at the time. Within one week returned to dealer because car was making noises as turning and at when braking steering column would shake. Dealer changed a tire and rotated and balanced all and sent me home. After about 6 months, steering column is now continuously shaking as brakes are applied. Went back to dealer at 55,000 miles and dealer said…
ODI 10449430
Front · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry xle. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds and attempting to turn in either direction, the steering wheel would exhibit an unusual noise. After taking the vehicle to a dealer for inspection, he was advised that the left front strut had a severe leak and that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced as well in the steering column. The vehicle has not been…
ODI 10384507
Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Steering · Visibility
2007 toyota camry. Consumer states problems with the steering wheel shaking while driving and the tire pressure sensor staying on. She also states that the sun visor flips down while the vehicle is in motion. *kb the consumer stated after the tire pressure monitoring system was reset. But, it light illuminated again. The cd player was no longer working, even though it was replaced a year ago. *jb updated 01/12/11.…
ODI 10368987
Steering
2007 camry xle with only 23,000 miles now has power steering return line leak. It appears that the corolla is currently being invested for power steering problems of some sort. Many parts used to build these cars are proving to be of inferior quality. This is a $250 repair. Why isn't toyota being required to make all repairs for no charge to their recalled vehicles whether it is a known factor at the time or not.…
ODI 10368253
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
I was stop at the stop light waiting for the light to turn green. When light turn green, i proceeded to make left hand turn into the undivided ramp. The steering would not return to the right. I turn the steering wheel as fast as i can to the right, but vehicle would not go to the right. On coming traffic hit me head on and collided head on with no air bags deployed at all. Bruised on head due to hitting head on…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10372022
Steering
While driving at low speeds (1-5 mph) backing up or forward - a clunking sound is felt on steering wheel. Also, a bit of looseness is felt on the connection of the steering wheel and the tires. The clunking doesn't happen while driving above 10 mph. Dealer (capital toyota in san jose, ca) told me that the steering shaft needs to be re-greased. I'm concerned that there are lots of other 2007 camry owners with the…
ODI 10484537
Steering
When backing or driving and turning the steering wheel i hear a clicking or popping noise in the steering system. Looking on the internet it appears that toyota will run up a bill doing repairs when they probably know what the problem is. *tr
ODI 10371906
Steering
A few weeks ago i started to notice a "clunking noise" when i turn the steering wheel while the car is standing still or moving slowly, like backing out of our driveway or turning into our driveway, parking lot, etc.... I finally had time to look it up online and see if i could find anything about it and of course i did. Apparently it dates back to the '04-'06 camry and a problem with the steering intermediate…
ODI 10363334
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
Toyota camry 2007 - persistent vibration steering at highway speed - not being resolved by a series of attempts such as balancing, tire replacement, alignment, brake component replacement. The steering vibration was part of a toyota service bulletin but despite the specific instruction on how to fix the problem, the vibration was never eliminated. Lately, vehicle also showing vibration when braking - also at highway…
ODI 10365415
Steering
Clunk/pop in steering column when accelerating from a stop, reversing, and turning wheel to the right or moving straight. Seems to do it mostly once car is warmed up, not when first driving. *tr
ODI 10336284
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel locked and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a guard rail and both the contact and the passenger suffered injuries. The vehicle was towed; however, no repairs were performed. The failure and current mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10326057
Automatic Transmission · Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving for work with my toyota camry 2007. While accelerating to get on the highway, around the end of the ramp, my vehicle suddenly accelerated with no controls working from the driver's seat either for the steering wheel or the brake. In a matter of a few seconds, the vehicle went a few times in a zig-zag manner and subsequently hit a semi-trailer which was southbound on the highway. My car was completely…
Crash reported
ODI 10325137
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry se. The contact was driving 45 mph, while changing lanes the contact could not control the steering. The contact stated that the vehicle did not respond to her steering. She did not depress the brake, she just tried to steer the vehicle straight but it kept steering to the left. The vehicle then crashed into another vehicle.the police did arrive to the scene but no report was…
Crash reported
ODI 10317702
Steering · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2007 toyota camry is dangerous and defective. I have being saying since my first maintenance check at the dealer that the car doesn't seem to be working the way it should. Now it has been recalled for a "sticky pedal". The problems i have are not a sticky pedal problem. The car lurches at times when accelerating. It lurches forward from stops. I have already hit a curb because of it just a couple of weeks ago. I…
Crash reported
ODI 10318297