Toyota Camry Steering Problems
Owners have filed 1,001 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Toyota Camry across 29 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (105). The words owners use most often: “steering shaft” (7% of reports).
- 1,001steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 116mention a crash
- 59mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $960typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%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 shaft: mentioned in 67 of 1,001 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Toyota Camry at $960, and half of them between $750 and $1,700.
Based on 46 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 666 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,001 complaints, 116 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 59 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 (2)
Steering:electric power assist system
Model years: 2015
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
Risk: This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Was driving at night going around a curve when the car jerked left sending vehicle into a spin. Hit bridge guard rail and car is a total loss. Toyota has a known issue with this LDA system in this condition. This is very dangerous system that Toyota needs to improve function.
Tsb-0028-22 - car diagnosed at dealership with issue stated within the service bulletin and as noted in the civil action suit. However, specific vin is not included in the covered list by manufacturer. Customer will escalate until resolution *intermediate steering shaft assy
Message on dashboard stating electric power steering malfunction see dealer. Brought vehicle to dealership they said we need a new steering rack steering is tight at times
The vehicle touch screen stopped working. It doesn't allow the options to be chosen (radio, audio, and general settings) . The screen remains frozen. The estimated cost for repair is $2,000. The steering wheel vibrate and makes noises when vehicle speed is 40 or above. Diagnostic reports a steering…
The steering has become hard. There are no lights showing on my dashboard. The steering is hitching, catching, and hard to return to the center during slow and fast speeds. I feel it is very unsafe to drive. I have called the toyota service and they said there is an active warranty/recall for this…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Camrys have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,001 owner complaints about steering for the Toyota Camry. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Camry steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Toyota Camry?
Owners report a typical cost of $960 (half paid between $750 and $1,700), from 46 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “steering shaft”, in 67 of 1,001 complaints.
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