2012 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2012 Toyota Camry, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 33,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering column” (9% of reports).
- 58steering complaints
- 33,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering column: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Toyota Camry steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 5 | 10% | — |
| 2022 Camry | 4 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Camry | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Camry | 5 | 2% | 1,300 |
| 2019 Camry | 11 | 3% | 14,817 |
| 2018 Camry | 61 | 8% | 48,450 |
| 2017 Camry | 14 | 9% | 49,000 |
| 2016 Camry | 25 | 14% | 59,500 |
| 2015 Camry | 105 | 39% | 50,200 |
| 2014 Camry | 22 | 5% | 45,000 |
| 2013 Camry | 26 | 9% | 9,248 |
| 2012 Camry | 58 | 10% | 33,000 |
| 2011 Camry | 31 | 5% | 35,450 |
| 2010 Camry | 25 | 4% | 10,445 |
| 2009 Camry | 47 | 4% | 51,098 |
| 2008 Camry | 32 | 3% | 59,000 |
| 2007 Camry | 79 | 3% | 52,800 |
| 2006 Camry | 28 | 9% | 61,288 |
| 2005 Camry | 71 | 10% | 47,000 |
| 2004 Camry | 80 | 13% | 39,000 |
| 2003 Camry | 53 | 7% | 36,726 |
| 2002 Camry | 43 | 5% | 73,695 |
| 2001 Camry | 13 | 5% | 68,755 |
| 2000 Camry | 13 | 3% | 67,500 |
| 1999 Camry | 24 | 5% | 109,000 |
| 1998 Camry | 33 | 6% | 107,000 |
| 1997 Camry | 30 | 5% | 75,000 |
| 1996 Camry | 37 | 9% | 87,400 |
| 1995 Camry | 22 | 7% | 155,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2012 Toyota Camry. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting a safety-related issue involving the ECM / torque converter on my 2012 Toyota Camry. This issue can cause loss of power, hesitation, or stalling which presents a serious safety concern while driving. The issue impacts drivability and can result in sudden loss of acceleration or…
Steering wheel is hard to turn
"I was driving when the passenger airbag light came on and wouldn't turn off. At the same time, my steering wheel locked up, and my car started making a whining/humming sound. The lights began blinking on and off, and the battery light came on, even though the battery was brand new. Finally, my car…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Toyota Camrys have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about steering for the 2012 Toyota Camry (10% of the 590 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Toyota Camry steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 33,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2012 Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “steering column”, in 5 of 58 complaints.
Other 2012 Toyota Camry problems
See all 2012 Toyota Camry problems or steering problems across all Camry years.