2001 Toyota Camry steering problems

Filed Nov 11, 2023 · Steering, Wheels · AR

After an alignment my steering wheel is not straight. If held straight, the car goes off the road to the right. Took it back, now it goes off to the left. Sitting still the steering wheel will turn 360 degrees around and hangs in spots when turning it back.

Filed Sep 10, 2018 · Body, Steering · 130,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

This is not a takama recall complain. It is regarding my car that has been id' that it is 2000 year make car, the local dmv did made an inspection and conclusion was that is it 2000 - due to some stickers everywhere - on the door, on the hood of the car and other places.

Filed Sep 24, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 95,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota camry. The contact stated that the engine sputtered and the engine rpms would increase and decrease. In addition, the power steering, brakes, and engine failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 200 miles · FL

Noticed a vibration in the steering wheel since the first month of purchase have had many front end alignments and wheel bal plus changed tires three times. Still having the same problem to this day.

Filed Oct 27, 2011 · Steering · 120,000 miles · MA

It was raining very hard and the temp outside was around 70. I may have driven thru a puddle just before I turned my car , as I turned my steering froze up, like I lost power steering only worse, I couldn't turn the wheel to straighten out my car so I had to stop my car. After a few seconds I was able to get control of the steering again. After driving for about 10 minutes the steering problems went way. This steering problem continues to occur whenever it's very wet outside, when it's raining hard. I brought my car to a auto mechanic who checked the belts and steering fluid and said everything looked normal.

Filed Mar 9, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · NJ

I own 2001 camry le. Fortunately no accidents happened but I'm tired of fixing it's wheel alignment problems. The car pulls on left. I replaced every possible parts suggested. I did the alignment from several places such as sears, firestone. They don't find any problem in the alignment report but when I drive, the car heavily pulls on left side. I have to really hold the steering tight to keep the car on road or in a lane..

Filed Jun 30, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · MO

2001-toyota camry: there is a burning odor when car is operating. The ignition does not always start the car upon inserting and turning the key. Many times when turning the key, there is a high screeching loud noise and the car remains non-operational for a few minutes which occurs everyday. After the car is running for approximately 20-minutes down the road, there is a burning smell similar to burning rubber. The inside of the car near the floor on driver side and passenger side will become warm. It appears heat is generated from the engine into the inside of the car thus resulting in burning odor. Upon acceleration, the car has a jerky, propelling motion forward. Steering column has some stiffness and at other times it has lot of play with turns. The power/electric windows, clock, and cd/radio player do not work properly. These defects/faults occurred approximately 6 months after used vehicle was purchased. As vehicle was sold as is, I did not return to the dealership for repairs. Car was taken to local mechanic and found nothing wrong. With the exception of the daily ignition/start problem, other problems described above, happen approximately five times a month. Regular scheduled service maintenance are performed however all above problems continue to concern me.

Filed Jul 31, 2005 · Steering · FL

Have had a steering wheel vivration since I bought the car new in 2001. Have had wheels balanced and aligh in past and purchased new tires after 18,000 miles to see if that would help. Nothing has. Still has vibration. Called toyota in 2001 no help resolving problem. 8jb

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Acceleration, Steering · 68,755 miles · NY · crash

While driving 31 MPH the steering veered to the right and the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result the consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided into a tree. No injuries reported. The cause had not been determined. Please provide additional information.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Steering · 1,000 miles · NY

Steering wheel hard to turn, defect in rack and pinion.