Tl*the contact owns a 1994 toyota camry. While driving on a snow covered surface at 10 MPH, the contact began experiencing steering failure. Prior to the failure, the brakes were serviced. The vehicle was taken back to a local mechanic who previously serviced the brakes and rotors who stated that the bolts were missing from a previous brake repair. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000 and the current mileage was 18,934.
1994 Toyota Camry steering problems
33 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Steering wheel/handle bar20
- Rack and pinion1
- Linkages1
- Hydraulic power assist: pump1
- Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
- Hydraulic power assist system1
- Gear box: shaft sector1
- Gear box: shaft pitman1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Toyota Camry steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
- Risk
- The nut can eventually come off allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering shaft, loss of vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retighten the steering set nut.
Recall number 98V155000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Steering wheel separation/disengagement
By letter dated july 8, 1998, the manufacturer advised the federal safety agency of it decision to initiate a safety recall of approximately 105,000 of the subject 1994 model year vehicles built in japan.this safety recall does not include the estimated 218,000 similar vehicles manufactured in the united states.the federal safety agency has designated this recall action as campaign number 98v‑155.a copy of the manufacturer's letter to the federal safety agency regarding this action is attached.
EA97014
Steering wheel separation/disengagement
Further information and data are required to fully assess this issue.of specific and immediate concern are manufacturing/assembly/quality control procedures employed to ensure proper installation of the steering wheel in the vehicles equipped with the same steering components.for the reasons stated above, this pe has been upgraded to an engineering analysis.
PE97004
What 1994 Toyota Camry owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving, the steering wheel turned all the way around and the wheels did not move. The vehicle was repaired under a recall by a previous owner for this problem. Please provide further details.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning steering bolts are loose ,and it is causing the steering wheel to jump around, making it hard for consumer to steer.
Steering wheel vibrates heavily, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ph
Steering wheel nut is loose, and could cause steering failure. Cause unknown dealer notified.
Consumer received recall notice 98v155000 concerning steering wheel. Consumer has confirmed recall with manufacturer. Has taken recall notice and vehicle to dealer for repairs. However, dealership had refused to perform recall repairs.
When a right turn is made steering wheel locks up . After turn is completed steering wheel unlocks and returns to normal conditions. Dealer has been notified. Please give any further details.
Wife reports steering locks sometimes during right turns. She told me last week. I just had dealer replace power steering pump but that may not be problem. It may be rack and pinion system. Problem is intermittent and infrequent.
While traveling on freeway at 45 MPH steering wheel went loose and consumer could not control vehicle, the vehicle stopped when it hit guardrail.*akthe vehicle hit the center divider, the vehicle was taken to the dealer 2 years prior to the accident for a recall on the steering wheel adjustment.
Recall on steering was done in 1999, same problems again. Steering is loose, wheel has too much play.
Questions about the 1994 Toyota Camry steering
Does the 1994 Toyota Camry have steering problems?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Toyota Camry, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Toyota Camry steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Toyota Camry steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V155000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Camry have bad steering?
The Toyota Camry model years with the most steering complaints are 2015 (105 complaints), 2007 (81 complaints) and 2004 (80 complaints).
Other 1994 Toyota Camry problems
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