2005 Toyota Camry: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jan 31, 2018 · Steering · 68,034 miles · NJ

Steering wheel making knocking noise while turning. Took it to repair shop , was told most of camrys produced in that year range are affected and have similar noise. Noise is there whether in motion or stationary.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Steering · 45,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated he heard a knocking sound coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated the entire steering column would need to be replaced. The manufacture was not alerted of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. The current mileage was 76,207.

Filed Jan 4, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 57,000 miles · CA

A consistent grinding/knocking/clunking sound started coming from the steering wheel while steering at low speeds (0-30 MPH). Also, the steering wheel felt looser than normal at all speeds (0-65mph). The service adviser at the dealership informed me that this was a common issue with a 2005 toyota camry, and that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, since the vehicle was out of warranty, I had to cover the ~$660 cost. A google search reveals several similar issues with other late model camrys. Toyota has a tsb t-sb-0296-08 to "grease" the steering shaft for the noise. However, both the dealership, as well as a google search revealed that the grease fix would be temporary, and does not last. The dealership also informed me that the newer replacement steering shafts are better designed, are completely sealed, and cannot be greased. Since a tsb is out, it looks like toyota is aware of this safety issue. However, no recall has been made.

Filed Feb 2, 2012 · Steering · 25,000 miles · FL

Hear and feel "clunking" or "knocking" noise when turning steering wheel left or right.

Filed Sep 27, 2011 · Steering · 67,717 miles · DE

There is a clunk, pop, or knock type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. There is a tsb issued about this and toyota refuses to fix it,said the warranty is off. The introduction, warranty information, parts information, and repair procedure sections have been updated to reflect removal, lubrication, and reinstallation of the steering intermediate shaft instead of replacement. Applicable warranty ' this repair is covered under the toyota comprehensive warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle''s in-service date. ' warranty application

Filed Oct 15, 2010 · Steering · 25,200 miles · GA

2005 toyota camry se (25,000 miles) having intermittent problem where the car does not recover when coming out of a turn. The steering wheel appears to bind/lock and driver has to manually turn the wheel to make the care go straight. Problem seems to happen primarily when making a left onto a several lanes of traffic, not so much with sharp turns. Vehicle was taken to toyota dealership for inspection and was told that steering is in proper working order. I did report another issue where a knocking/banging sound was coming from the steering column when going over uneven pavement at relatively slow speeds but dealer said this could most likely be resolved by greasing the assembly, an item that was covered by a previous tsb but since the car was over 3 years old, was no longer covered under warranty. If not repaired the, sound would get worse.

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Body, Steering · 37,257 miles · FL

Knocking noise in steering when turning steering wheel, loud noise. Occurred every time turning steering wheel. Took to dealer and had to replace steering shaft assembly, part #45220-33270. Dealers invoice was for $503.51 and after stating my case they charge me $233.18 "goodwill adjustment" the old part has been discarded. The camry had only 37,257 miles on it.

Filed Feb 8, 2010 · Steering · CA

Subject:2005 camry le steering shaft problem I wanted to find out whether there's been any consumer complaints or problems reported in regards to a clunking, popping or knocking noise reported in toyota's 2003-2006 camry's and the 2004-2006 solara's steering columns when turning the steering wheel left or right, or going over bumps in the road. My 2005 camry le began experiencing this problem back in early 2008 and it is progressively getting worse. I took my car into my mechanic at harbor auto center in costa mesa, ca about a year 1/2 ago to get the problem checked. (I don't trust toyota dealership repair service or their prices). Upon further investigation he was able to discover what the problem was and even found a toyota technical sevice bulletin titled "steering intermediate shaft noise", reference # st001-06, date of issue 2/16/06 that outlined the exact problem with my steering column. I then called the toyota dealership in san juan capistrano where I had purchased the vehicle, but since my car was past the 72,000 mile extended warranty and this was not a recall item, they would have to charge me. Obviously toyota corporation is very aware that there is a mechanical problem with the steering shaft on these two makes & models, since even the dealership was aware of the service bulleton. Even though my mechanic thought my car was probably ok to drive, I am very concerned, because the clunking noise is getting more pronouced the longer I drive the car, especially when I turn the wheel, go over speed bumps or brake and turn. I'm not sure what recourse I have to get this fixed, but with all the current problems toyota is experiencing, it makes me very concerned about the dependability of my own car. From the federal safety agency web site.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Steering · 45,000 miles · SD

I am hearing a knocking sound coming from my steering wheel. I only have 45,000 miles on my car. I took my car into the dealership today they told me that my steering column is loose and that it needs to be replaced asap; with the cost of $500 dollars. After checking online I see that there is so many other people with the same problem/complaint. They also have a toyota camry. I taken my car into the dealership previous with complaints, of course before my warranty went out and told them that I felt like my car was pulling and was steering weird. They told me nothing was wrong with my car and that it was normal. Well I'm sure it wasn't normal, and now I don't have a warranty on my car. This needs to be recalled! Look at all the complaints online! This is ridiculous. Thank you for your time, shelby durfee

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Engine · 50,835 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota camry. The contact stated that she hears a ticking noise under the hood, which she believes is originating from the engine. The vehicle has been to the dealer twice for the noise. The noise is present when the vehicle is started and the engine has warmed up. While idling, the noise is audible as well. The failure has been occurring ever since the vehicle was purchased. The current mileage was 52,300 and failure mileage was 50,835. Updated 09/18/07.

Filed Nov 29, 2006 · Acceleration · 33,800 miles · CA · crash

This may be a repeat complaint because I filled this out earlier but my computer crashed. My mother and sister had a minor accident today (11/29/2006, 12:10 p.m.)in which our 2005 toyota camry surged forward from it's parking space where my mother had pulled in into the opposite parking space and into a parked ford explorer SUV, knocking off the explorer's front license plate completely onto the ground. My sister said she looked down to see if my mother's foot was on the accelerator and it was not, it was on the brake pedal. She heard my mother say "I can't stop!" as she stood on the brake pedal. The car surged forward into the parked explorer on it's own acceleration. We had a toyota in the early 1980's and had this exact problem resulting in another crash. This has been a problem for toyota's since then. Toyota should have fixed this problem over the last 20+ years. Back then there was no internet to fill out immediately after the crash to complain.

Filed Jun 15, 2005 · Acceleration, Seat belts · 3,300 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

I have driven a toyota camry for 14 years and have never had an accident nor a traffic citation. In october 2004 we bought a new toyota camry. On april 25, 2005 I drove to a meeting at a private home on a 27 acre farm. I had two passengers in the car. When backing up very slowly to turn the car around I had a sudden unexpected speed surge. Brakes did not work. I glanced off one car damaging the back bumper and putting a crease in the side, then hit a pickup truck square on its bumper knocking off the licence plate. Since there were people, cars and buildings behind me, I managed to get it out of reverse but then it surged forward (no brakes) went about 150 ft and I had to turn off the key in an attempt to slow the car down. This was on a long gravel driveway and the car was out of control. It coasted about 90 ft, went through a wire fence, hit a fence post, a roof support, and hit a 800 lb baler which moved 5 ft into a large farm sprayer. Three people witnessed what happened and heard the car when it surged backward. The rear seat belt snapped open on impact. One of the passengers was injured, one had bruises.