1999 Toyota Camry steering problems

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Steering · 97,000 miles · NC

Car pulls to left after new tires , 3 different alignment checks. Went on-line and discovered numerous complaints and few solutions. This is dangerous and little help from dealers. You have to maintain constant pressure on wheel when driving at any speed to stay in lane.

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 153,000 miles · PA · crash

I only had my 1999 camry for 5 days. I was driving on the expressway doing about 35 MPH. I was going around a slight curve when the wheel locked and I couldn't turn. I tried to stop but couldn't and ran directly into the concrete median causing me to spin around and then hit the median again. Both air bags came out and my car was towed to a lot where it was declared "totaled." no one or any other property was damaged. I had my car for only 5 days and it malfunctioned.

Filed Oct 30, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 153,000 miles · PA · crash

I was driving on expressway doing about 35 MPH when the steering wheel locked as I driving around a curve. I drove into the left cement barrier, car spun around and hit the barrier again. I just purchased the car and didn't even have it for 5 days! The car was towed and salvaged.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Acceleration, Steering · 109,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 toyota camry. While driving at 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal remained stuck after being depressed. In addition, all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and only the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact was involved in a crash. The details of the crash were not available. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was informed that the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Engine, Steering · PA · crash

1999 toyota camry. While traveling, the driver claimed to have heard a noise and lost the ability to steer the vehicle. *bf the driver went off the left side of the road, struck a median barrier, came back across three lanes, went off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail and then came to rest partially in the right lane. According to the wrecker the driver, there was nothing wrong with the steering. However, there was damage to the engine that was not a result of the crash and that could have possibly caused a problem with the steering. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0359-90)*jb updated 08/05/10

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Acceleration, Seats · 135,500 miles · GA

2 years ago, more or less, I adjusted the driver's seat and the steering wheel of my 1999 toyota camry le. Since that time, on occasion, I am unknowingly turning on the cruise control which is a button on the end of an arm off the steering column. I cannot reset the seat and steering wheel position to fit me but I am very worried that having the cruise control operating my car when I don't know it may be a very dangerous situation for me and my car.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Steering · 82,000 miles · OH

The consumer stated that the outer tie rod separated from the steering shaft which resulted in loss of steering. The threads are corroded on the steering shaft and the tie rod on the driver side. *nm the tie rod threads were not apparent to vision when inspected. This was a known problem. *sc

Filed Jan 24, 2003 · Steering · 38,266 miles · NY

Toyota does not fix their cars properly. I brought my 1999 camry in for a repair to the steering column, they "fixed" the problem, but put my steering wheel back on incorrectly. The dealership is hard to deal with, and toyota home office, will not get involved, as they state that each of their dealerships are individually owned and operated.

Filed Oct 31, 2002 · Steering · CA

Consumer states the cruise control fail at 70mph causing and accident and the air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified ts

Filed Aug 19, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · NY

Consumer stated brakes would make a grinding sound and pulsate after driving for awhile, vehicle has been to the dealership on several occasions concerning the hydraulic system, the dealer has replaced the front rotors, as well as front and rear brakes, due to them being worn.