2001 Toyota Camry suspension problems

Filed Nov 29, 2017 · Suspension · 30 miles · CA

Two days back when I was trying to take my car out I heard some different sound.. Then I stopped car and observed that it is flat tire.. I took the tire out and observed that the tire got cut because the shock coil spring got broken into two and the sharp edge of the spring is cutting the tire.. Luckily it did not happen on the highway .. A day before that I visited sant cruz with family ( wife and two kids ).. If it was, I would have been in helpless situation.. I replaced all the struts and shocks on next day by towing the vehicle. Tire has more than three cuts.. I am not sure from how long the sharp edge spring was touching the tire.

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 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 Sep 29, 2009 · Suspension · 174,890 miles · IL

Control arm on passenger side rear threads stripped. Control arm came apart, causing tire to almost fall off of vehicle.

Filed Apr 7, 2006 · Suspension · FL

Have had a wheel vibration since new car purchase in 2001 with several attempts to balance and align tires also purchased new tires in 2003 with no remedy of vibration. If this is the type of toyota quality we can expect then I am going to buy american from now on.

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Suspension · CA

Purchased 2001 toyota camry xle on 03-15-2003. I have been having problems with squeaking from the rear going over bumps. I called folsom lake toyota for some advise, the gentleman said use a spray lubricant on all the joints and this should correct the problem. This did not work. On october 16, 2003 I went to folsom lake toyota and spoke with a service rep regarding this problem. He brought up the car on his system, which it was disclosed to me the vehicle when traded to them had rear suspension squeaking, I also saw this on his computer for myself. I went in on saturday oct 18, 2003 for my appointment. After 2 1/2 hours the assistant service manager [xxx] disclosed to me the vehicle had severe suspension problems. He would not put this on a work order for me to show what the problems where. He did indicate he would speak with the managers of the sales department on monday october 20, 2003. I have not heard from him. I called the service department and was told he would be left a message. This vehicle was sold to me as a certified used vehicle, which doesn't seem to mean a [xxx] thing. I would like this to be investigated due to the fact the car had this problem when they took it in and they put a temporary bandage on it until they could pawn it off. I would not have bought this car if it had been disclosed to me that the suspension had a problem. I want to be reimbursed all payments made, my down payment and to have toyota financial paid off as if this transaction never took place. This is not the quality I expected out of toyota. I will be taking this vehicle and filing a complaint with b.a.r. *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 31, 2003 · Suspension · SC

Vibrations in the front end of 2001 toyota camry from day of purchase.. Above 65 MPH vibrations can be felt, pretty severely at times, in the steering wheel and on the floor board, near the feet. Dealer has agrreed that there is a problem. Dealer has attempted 5 times over last 2 years to fix the problem: wheel balancing, new tires, new right front axle, new wheels. But vibrations are actually getting worse.

Filed Jul 22, 2003 · Suspension · PA

All tires on the vehicle are badly worn . The vehicle was taken to dealer who stated problem was due to wheel alignment. Firestone bridgeport tires. Please provide details.

Filed Jun 2, 2003 · Suspension · 3,000 miles · GA

Vibration in front end beginning within 2 months of purchase in jan 2001. Vibration has grown progressively worse especially on rough pavement or dirt raods. Also a popping noise front front right corner when turning steering wheel to either limit.

Filed May 2, 2003 · Body, Steering · 32,300 miles · MD

At highway speeds, particularly from 45 MPH to 65-75 MPH, steering wheel on 2001 camry le 4-cyl vibrates. Tires and wheels have been balanced many times but still no remedy. Alignment was also performed many times but with the same problem. Went to toyota dealership 4 times, with the same cause, dealer tentatively fixed issue but restarts (vibrates) after a few miles. Steering wheel seems loose (about to fall off) and moves the car slightly to the left. Visual vibrate of steering wheel is seen and of course felt. This vibrate not seen in my previous 1998 corolla at the same speed range. Also, other generation 4 (1997-2001) camry's have the same defect. Possible engine mount problem (engine not held properly), over or under torquing of steering wheel and related components. Probably suspension failure or improper installation of steering and suspension. Note: incident date is today's date (02 may 03). Incident has happened many times in normal driving. Note: number of failures is measured in every time I start the car and drive at the above specified speeds. However, the number is lesser since it has been awhile that I reported the problem to toyota.