2009 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 17 records
- intermediate shaft · 9 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- noise steering · 5 records
- steering shaft · 5 records
- popping noise · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
So i noticed that my 2009 toyota camry hybrid steering is requiring extra power to turn the steering. It's very stiff and i could hardly be able to make both left and right turning.
ODI 11298224
Steering
Left axel cv joint is bad at under 59,000 miles on the car. It is effecting the steering when turning left and jerks the wheel back - dangerous!
ODI 11183955
Steering
At 150k miles steering wheel is locking up while in motion. Usually occurs when trying to turn right, locks for 2 or 3 seconds then jerks slightly back to the left. Has done this 3 times recently, twice leaving me paused momentarily in opposite lane of traffic! Fortunately no traffic was in that lane during those moments before it unlocked. The third situation was in motion but not our of parking lot yet. Also makes…
ODI 11161424
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started to pull to the right. Every time a turn was attempted, a popping noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…
ODI 11080115
Steering
I was taking my father to the doctor in a town 2 hours away. I stopped to pick him up (car was shut off and i went inside to get him) and when we got into the car, it would not start and the "key indicator" light was on. I checked the nissan manual which informed me the car would need to be taken to the dealer. I had my car towed the next day and taken to a local nissan mechanic. I also did research regarding the…
ODI 10928605
Steering
The vehicle was in motion when the steering wheel locked suddenly. It hit a sidewall on the right and careened to the left and finally came to a stop when it hit another vehicle. At this point, the steering wheel was still locked despite the fact that the engine was running and it was still in drive
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10823418
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to make a turn, a popping noise emitted from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10846424
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Steering wheel started vibrating on reaching the speed of 60 mph. It was more prominent while driving straight while it was not as much while negotiating the bends. However, no vibration was felt at slower speeds. I have got both front and rear rotors and break pads changed recently, all wheels have been balanced and alignment done. I wonder if the manufacturer would take care to identify the cause and recommend…
ODI 10767420
Steering
Power steering hose leaking despite of any damage or collision to the front . *tr
ODI 10683748
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel was turned right to switch lanes and the steering wheel jerked left instead. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mile was 135,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10648784
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. Upon making a turn, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that the power steering warning light flashed and illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
ODI 10712487
Engine · Steering
This model of car has a manufacturer's defect in the pistons that is well documented in various resources, causing the engine to rapidly burn oil. See the following link for discussion: http://www.carcomplaints.com/toyota/camry/2009/engine/excessive_oil_consumption.shtml the car is now burning up to a quart of oil per 1000 miles and toyota is claiming this is normal. *tr
ODI 10609938
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 20 mph when the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle started to veer to the left, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and roll over. A police report was not filed. The driver did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the…
Crash reported
ODI 10574358
Air Bags · Steering
As noted by other safety recalls for toyota that did not include the 2009 camry something malfunctioned in my steering wheel and the airbag is no longer functioning as well as the buttons on the steering wheel or cruise control i believe this is the same issue other vehicles made by toyota have had safety recalls for and do not believe it to be an odd coincidence that i would then have that same issue. I am hoping…
ODI 10597722
Steering
Knocking noise in the steering wheel that amplifies over time, car is a toyota camry se v6 2009 in great condition, feel now unsafe to drive as noise increases when turning wheel local toyota dealer say intermediate shaft has to be replaced , asking $ 575 seems to me more as a defective part, but dealer says full cost of replacement has to be charged. *tr
ODI 10618225
Steering
I have always service the vehicle which is in great conditions and all of sudden i start notice a clicking noise in the toyota camry steering (example backing out of the parking lot and turns. I believe this may be a product defective for camry intermediate steering shaft. There many people having the same symptoms. I took the car to the dealer and just to replace the part they are charging $236.52 for the part only…
ODI 10520545
Air Bags · Steering · Visibility
Sunvisor on passenger side loosend and then broke off.the panel on air bag on passenger side started coming apart, and lastly a loud clunking sound as i turned steering wheel. *tr
ODI 10534738
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry. The contact stated that when turning the steering wheel, there was a loud popping noise coming from the intermediate shaft. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the intermediate shaft was faulty and needed to be repaired. The dealer replaced the intermediate shaft. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 48,164.
ODI 10547931
Steering
I have taken care of vehicle which is well maintained and all of sudden i start feeling a clicking noise in the toyota camry steering (example backing out of the parking lot and turn into sharp turns. I believe this may be a product defective for camry intermediate steering shaft. There many people having the same symptoms with 2007 to 2011 camry. *tr
ODI 10491880
Steering
The steering intermediate shaft on my 2009 toyota camry is worn out and has a lot of play in the steering along with a popping noise when turning the steering wheel from left to right at any speed. I began to notice the problem around 60,000 miles, i now have 80,000 miles and it has gotten much worse. On 11/09/12, i took it to the dealership and they diagnosed the steering intermediate shaft as the problem and…
ODI 10484615
Steering
Recently, steering started making clunk, knocking sound which is loud. Toyota dealer diagnose noise from steering shaft , 55000 mile. *tr
ODI 10489323
Steering
The steering mechanism is making a clicking or rubbing noise upon turning corners. Started about a month ago and has gotten progressively worse. Toyota dealership states that my entire steering shaft needs to be replaced at my cost. This car has not been driven that much and i feel the steering should not be a problem on such a new car. *tr
ODI 10470670
Service Brakes · Steering
At speeds over above 60 mph the car pulls hard to the left.this was reported to the dealer. I had to replace the rear brakes because the right rear brake froze and destroyed the rotor. I had a full brake inspection and was told that they were ok. One week later the front brake locked up on the passenger and went on fire. The dealer tells me the caliper froze. Now i have to replace all the pads and rotors on the…
Fire reported
ODI 10467889
Steering
Since last year i am hearing a clicking sound, while turning steering and a glitch when pushing brake to stop. This looks like a similar issue for which prius were recalled. Too me its looks like a manufacture defect but toyota dealership denies if this is consider to be recall or manufacturer defect. *tr
ODI 10545629
Steering · Suspension
I have always service the vehicle which is in great conditions and all of sudden i start notice a clicking noise in the toyota camry steering (example backing out of the parking lot and turns. I believe this may be a product defective for camry intermediate steering shaft. There many people having the same symptoms. The mechanic said it is just like a rubber band type thing in the steering column stretched out and…
ODI 10534480