2002 Toyota Camry: pulls to one side

Filed May 21, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 50,000 miles · NY

2002 camry le,50k miles always pulls to left. Has been to dealer and various shops. Steering wheel shudders and vibrates at any and all speeds. Problem is structural. Brakes are constant problem. Sunroof will not seal correctly therefore rear floor is now wet. Now experiencing electrical problems. Would have been better off buying a 1950 studebaker! And gm is in trouble? Last toyota for me. Car is unsafe.

Filed Oct 9, 2005 · Brakes · 60 miles · NJ

Severe vibration in steering when brakes applied 20+ months after purchase. Brought to dealer, deformed rotors, machined front disc brakes & replaced pads. When braking after this, vehicle pulled to the left. 24 months later had same severe vibration/brakes again. Researched complaints the federal safety agency site..many have same complaint to dealer again & they wanted to charge me $99 to diagnose. I said no & the mgr steve said we don't charge that fee for brakes. I advised I knew of tsb's issued for this car & shouldn't have same problem from 2 yrs ago. He said only 1 yr warranty on prev work, but he would take a look. He said my rotors were warped & could not be machined again, only replaced, however brake pads are replaced when they are 2 ml & mine were at 7-8, & safe so either replace rotors & pads $469 live w/ vibration until pads worn down to 2 ml then do brake jobe. I advised I knew of tsb's for this problem & he said he already checked & there aren't. I said check again & after waiting told me there was a tsb but it had expired but in an act of "good will" he would order the part and do the repair to both front brakes free. I made an appt & went for repair. Repair order said only one side rotor and pad replaced. Now when I approach hgwy speed of 60-65 MPH, steering wheel shimmies. People are having accidents due to these brake problems according to the federal safety agency complaints & nothing is being done! I worry someone will be hurt because this problem is not deemed worthy of a recall. The design of the brakes is a problem.

Filed Apr 14, 2005 · Suspension · 75,000 miles · FL

2002 toyota camry pulls to the left. Have taken vehicle to the dealer twice, both times they told me it was the alignment. After car was realigned it still had the same problem.

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Steering · 6 miles · SC

My camry has pulled to the left since the day purchased. It has been aligned or checked for alignment numerous times. I have been told there is notheing wrong with my car. I have been told all camry's pull to the left. I have been told I should upgrade. I have been told yes, it does pull to the left, but it is inherent in the car. Now after 2 1/2 years of asking toyota to fix my car, they are now saying it is the tires and of course that is not their problem as their waranty does not cover tires. This vehicle will pull across the line into another lane at the higher speeds and this makes the car dangerous.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 300 miles · GA

While driving vehicle continuously pulled to the left. Dealership replaced the rack and pinion, and performed a front end alignment, but the problem recurred. *ak

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Body, Engine · NC

Rotten egg smell since the car was purchased. Complained to toyota dealership and the regional rep without a resolution. The rep suggestion was to just put premium gas in it. Certainly not what I expected from toyota but I have been putting premium gas in the car and it does seems to tame the smell somewhat. In addition we have had problems with the front alignment and the car pulls to the left. Have purchased a life time alignment warranty but it still seems to go out of alignment quickly. Also have a constant wind problem with the driver side front door. Been repaired once, going into the shop again to repair. Also the original tires had to be replaced at 24,000 miles. I wouldn't consider a toyota in future car purchases.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Suspension · 5 miles · FL

Vehicle shimmies and vibrates from front end at all speeds. Particularly bad between 40-50mph. At high speeds, not as noticeable, but loud wump-wump-wump noise emanates from front end. Brakes pulsate when decelerating, particularly noticeable at speeds from 50-40mph. This has been problem since car was new. Dealer has responded with balancing tires several times, then replacing. Unfortunately, problem still exists and no resolution pending. Also, car has had a tendency to pull to the left at speed.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Steering · 15,000 miles · MD

I experienced a tremendous frustration -- while driving in downtown washington, dc, my car lost its power steering. When I opened the hood, I saw that the reservoir for power steering fluid was indeed full. Not wanting to be stranded 40 miles from home, I drove to the dealer from which I purchased the vehicle. I was advised that it could be several days before my car was evaluated and/or repaired. About 2 days after purchasing the vehicle, I returned it for 2 complaints: (1) the driver seat jars forward and back upon stopping and accelerating, approximately 80-90% of the time; (2) stopping/slowing the vehicle at speeds greater than 40mph (such as when slowing for an exit) causes the vehicle to shake and pull to one side. I was advised, by the services manager that the seat moving "happens in this kind of car", and that the alignment of the car was "ok" and that "pulling and shaking happens in this kind of car". And, I've tolerated it. Now, I'm wondering if the shut down of the steering also 'happens in this kind of car'. If so, I don't want "this kind of car" and perhaps my needs would best be served by some other 'kind of car'

Filed Dec 31, 2003 · Steering · MI

From the first day I bought the car it pulls to the left and after 6 months of complaining I filed for the lemon law. Now a year and a half later it still isn't resolved.

Filed Nov 26, 2003 · Tires · MI

Car pulled to the left from the day it was purchased. Dealership tried on 3 separate occasions to fix the problem with no luck. They blamed the roads. Tires were also useless under snowy conditions, providing minimal traction.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Tires · FL

2002 toyota camry noticeable pulling to the left after regular tire rotation, alignment. Premature wear of tires to the point of replacement at 21,xxx miles.fter researching on toyota message boards, this appears to be a common and potentially serious issue that needs to be addressed by toyota.

Filed Oct 4, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · CO

Car pulls to the left.