Toyota Camry Hybrid power steering loss problems

Filed Jul 4, 2026 · Steering, Wheels · CA

Brand new 2026 Camry is swaying left and right when driving on concrete roads at 40 mph and above. It was felt like I lost steering control; the whole car felt like it’s “floating” or weaving. Steering truly is difficult to control, specially on wet conditions. this Vehicle is equipped with factory 19” wheels with wide, low profile tires with low aspect ratio and short sidewalls; Bridgestone turanza tires 235/40/r19. The problem has been confirmed by the dealer saying this is known as tramlining. Vehicle was inspected by manufacturer several times. There’s no any warning lamps or messages or other symptoms of the problem. It appears that inappropriate tires were installed on this vehicle by manufacturer, which leads to a loss of steering control.

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Steering · 80,000 miles · CA

Driving on freeway, power steering went out. Ps light came on pulled over, turned car off for few min, started it up and worked ok. It's hppeed 6 times so far.

Filed Feb 23, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 102,030 miles · CA

While driving down a busy city street the 'check vsc system' message suddenly appeared along with many other warning lights on the dash and a warning sound. Braking and steering became very difficult. Luckily, I was able to pull over into a parking lot and get out of traffic. My car has had every manufacturer scheduled maintenance service performed for the life of the car.

Filed Jan 16, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 118,075 miles · CA

Was driving near 10 miles per hour, city streets (all three times) . I went to brake, the check vsc lights and others went on and the brakes failed. Steering was difficult, car seemed to shut down. Happened three times in the last two weeks.

Filed Nov 17, 2015 · Steering · 8,000 miles · ND

Steering is stiff causing over/correcting while driving down the highway. It causes arm to get tired driving even after only a few miles. It is frustrating and tiring to drive I previously had a 2007 camry xle and there is now comparison as to how easy the 2007 steered. Need help.

Filed Oct 26, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 130,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The contact also stated that the power steering failed and the A/C emitted hot air. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 113,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota camry hybrid. While the vehicle was in the park position, the power steering failed when the contact turned the ignition switch. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred numerous times. The dealer stated that the power steering and ec computer failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. Updated 10/23/14*cn updated 08/28/2017

Filed Jun 11, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 130,000 miles · TX

I was only driving my vehicle about a mile when it first happened. I was approaching a stop light and attempted to apply the brakes. Nothing happened. The steering went out and the brakes felt like they weren't catching. Thankfully, I was only going about 25-30 MPH, and had enough space to stop before hitting another car that was stopped at the light. I looked at the dashboard display and noticed something that read, "check vsc system". There was also a warning triangle. The camry manual instructed us to bring it to the dealership - but I can't afford that. The next day, it worked fine. A few weeks later, the incident happened again while I was exiting the highway and coming to a red light. I was decelerating from about 65 MPH to a full stop and felt the brakes give again and the steering was difficult. I was able to pull over, turn off the car, and restart and it was fine again. I had the brake pads changed, but don't understand what is happening. We didn't have the problem for several months. But now it feels like the brakes want to give when I am idling in traffic. While my foot is on the brake, the car will squeak and subtly jerk forward like the brakes are about to give up the ghost. It's really scary, but I can't afford another car at this time. I've looked into the vsc system and don't understand why that would intermittently affect my braking and steering ability.

Filed May 30, 2014 · Steering · 99,000 miles · MO

I backed out of driveway, put car into drive and steering became extremely hard to control.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 60,000 miles · KY

After starting the vehicle and putting it in drive, I take my foot off the brake and the car lurches forward several yards, a bunch of warning lights flash on and the "check vsc system" message comes up (only on this last time). The brakes do not respond and steering is very difficult. Then after a few seconds, all the warning lights go off and everything is fine. This has happened 4 times. I'm grateful it's only occurred in parking lots but after reading about this happening to others, I'm very afraid this will happen at higher speeds. The dealership can't replicate my experience so they say everything is fine. When I ask about actuator issues that others have had, they deny any knowledge of a problem.