1. Toyota Camry
  2. Problems
  3. 2011
  4. Suspension

2011 Toyota Camry Suspension Problems

38
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 38 stored complaint records:

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

What owners report

  • steering wheel · 8 records
  • needed replaced · 7 records
  • struts leaking · 7 records
  • independent mechanic · 6 records
  • failure mileage · 6 records
  • ball joint · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi16
1–30k mi9
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 27, 2019 · 37,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Suspension

    On two occasions (august 2019 and october 27, 2019) when pulling in to my driveway i experienced unintentional acceleration by the vehicle. The second time the car rammed into a post on my house and the airbag deployed fracturing my sternum in three places.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11280360

  • April 9, 2019 · 10,000 miles

    Seats · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    As i am checking my credit report i decided to look at the vehicle report an i see recalls that i never new anything about, two recalls. I recall recently having issues with said recall, control arms, one of said recall in question, now i hadn't purchased this vehicle long after the recall, as i stated did not get a letter nor did the dealership say anything, as i have gotten regular oil changes with the recall time…

    ODI 11195323

  • March 5, 2019 · 103,500 miles

    Suspension

    I believe my car is one of the cars that should have been listed in toyota recall i'd: 227548. I have the same issue with my car, that's listed in this recall. But my vin isn't listed. When i turn my wheel to the right tightly i here a grinding sound, i took my car to be suspected and was give the diagnosis of my suspension and something about the ball joint

    ODI 11189716

  • November 1, 2018 · 110,000 miles

    Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota camry. While driving 60 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle uncontrollably vibrated. Also, while turning the steering wheel, it felt as if it would detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the front lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The…

    ODI 11162781

  • September 6, 2018

    Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension

    I have had complications not only with visor on drivers side but also the their is a clunking weird noise from the suspension. If turn on heat or touch radio the lights on dash flash. I also when trying to accelerate their is no power.

    ODI 11150198

  • August 25, 2018

    Engine · Steering · Suspension

    MUCHOS PROBLEMAS

    ODI 11162149

  • May 31, 2018

    Suspension

    I was making a left hand turn on a side street when my steering wheel became harder to turn and i lost control of my vehicle. The right front lower ball joint had broken off causing the entire tire and tie rod to detach from the car. This caused damage to my right passenger door and the damage to the suspension entire car to shift resulting in misalignment.

    Crash reported

    ODI 11114086

  • April 11, 2018

    Power Train · Seats · Suspension

    Seat cloth broke driver..vent visor driver broke and took it off and threw it away.. Turn a.c. And knocking noise. Clunking noise on suspension since i bought the car dealer never did anything. Now in may this year i experience vibration when i accelerate around 40mph. Crazy annoying issue. Paid to much money. Car looks new but a lot of issues. I don't even think airbags work. Accident and didn't come out. Crazy…

    ODI 11156982

  • December 1, 2017 · 60,000 miles

    Body · Suspension

    KNOCKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING

    ODI 11115674

  • July 15, 2017 · 55,000 miles

    Suspension

    Cv boot is leaking grease without finding damage upon physical inspection. Two mechanics have reported this to me while working on unrelated maintenance issues.

    ODI 11191223

  • June 16, 2017

    Suspension

    Last june (2017) i was driving and next thing i knew i was hitting the side walk and then was unable to drive the car. Had it towed to a local garage and they had to replace the control arm w/ball joint - lower front suspension and also had to get a new tire. Saw on a website this item was recalled under nhtsa campaign # 14v732000. I

    Crash reported

    ODI 11079068

  • March 31, 2017

    Steering · Suspension

    Rear adjuster control arms both rusted/seized and can not adjust alignment. Alignment out and destroys tires in 5k miles, had to buy 4 new tires again

    ODI 10971097

  • October 11, 2016 · 60,000 miles

    Rotor · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota camry. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel shook. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v732000 (suspension) at lowe's toyota ([redacted], warner robins, ga 31088), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle and the steering wheel continued to shake. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the front rotors needed to be…

    ODI 11098018

  • September 12, 2015 · 46,000 miles

    Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota camry. While making a left or right turn at unknown speeds, an abnormal clicking sound emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the ball joint may needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not included in…

    ODI 10905874

  • August 1, 2015 · 34,000 miles

    Suspension

    Ball joint has been deteriorating since 2015. There is a recall on my year and make already but my vin is not included

    ODI 11151481

  • July 8, 2015 · 38,500 miles

    Suspension

    I took my car in for an oil change and the 30k miles maintenance check up and even though the vehicle (toyota camry le 2011 ) is less than 5 years old and has about 38,500 miles, the front struts are leaking and need to be replaced as per my dealership mechanic. Could this be a defect, for i have read others complain about the same issue? I am the first owner of the car and bought it brand new with 7 miles from a…

    ODI 10732891

  • July 1, 2015 · 62,400 miles

    Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota camry. While driving 40 mph, a loud noise was coming from the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that all four struts were leaking and the tires were damaged. As a result, both needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,400. Ma 10/21/15 the consumer stated he…

    ODI 10761272

  • April 25, 2015 · 55,000 miles

    Suspension

    I purchased my 2011 camry sle used through the toyota dealer in jan. 2014, my vehicle i have owned for just over a year before i noticed this issue. I had brand new tires put on the car immediately after purchasing. Now, a year later, i feel a vibration in the steering wheel when driving at higher speeds of 55-70mph. I took my car in to have the tires checked where i purchased them and was informed that my front…

    ODI 10721384

  • January 5, 2015 · 19,000 miles

    Suspension

    Even though the vehicle (toyota camry le 2011 ) is less than 5 years old and has only about 19,000 miles, the front struts are leaking and need to be replaced as per my independent mechanic. The mechanic said that the struts usually last for 70,000 miles and they might be defective. I am the first owner of the car and bought it from a toyota dealer.

    ODI 10717873

  • November 23, 2014 · 3,477 miles

    Suspension · Wheels

    ALLOY WHEELS ARE PREMATURELY CORRODING. *TR

    ODI 10660366

  • August 5, 2014 · 39,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota camry. While driving at 55 mph and attempting to decelerate, the vehicle started shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed an alignment, the tires needed to be balanced, and the rotors were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the…

    ODI 10746216

  • July 20, 2014 · 32,000 miles

    Suspension

    Even though the vehicle (toyota camry le 2011 ) is less than 3 years old and has only about 32,000 miles, the front struts are leaking and need to be replaced as per my independent mechanic. They also told me that the front sway bar links also need replacing. *tr

    ODI 10614879

  • July 1, 2014 · 50,000 miles

    Suspension

    Purchased brand new tires in july...cost of 700.00 dollars...one month later the steering wheel would vibrate when i was at 40 mph...and slowing...paid to get front end alignment..cost of 145.00 dollars...next day the steering wheel still vibrated....took it back and told them to fix or give me money back....was told that the new front tire had a wave in it from the shocks going bad in the front end of the car.…

    ODI 10621841

  • June 23, 2014 · 79,397 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    I was driving in the right lane in a school zone, on a straight stretch. No other cars were near me. The steering wheel suddenly pulled to the right, causing the car to hit the curb. My first thought was, i had a flat tire, but i did not. Since it was not far, i decided to take my car to pohanka toyota where i purchased it and have it serviced. The dealer replaced the right rear wheel hub, bearing and shock…

    ODI 10650174

  • August 20, 2013 · 16,700 miles

    Suspension

    I purchased a used 2011 toyota camry in 2013 from a toyota dealership. Before the 30 day warranty was up, i had to return to have an alignment done. The next day i was back again because the car was not in alignment. I had the alignment repeated. I can't recall the total number of times i have had this done. After the dealer warranty ran out, i used at least 3 other auto repair chains to try to fix the problem. I…

    ODI 10893775