2007 Toyota Camry: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 136,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving uphill with the cruise control engaged at approximately 60 MPH, the cruise control failed to disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the transmission failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: 1803150976 was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000. *tt consumer stated the cruise control requested power, electronic failure between cruise, engine and transmission, causing engine RPM to accelerate with no power from transmission. I hit brake pedal to keep engine from being damaged. Few seconds later transmission thumped/clunked. Transmission damaged from that point. I drove car without cruise control till new transmission was installed. Updated 10/15/18

Filed May 31, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 59,600 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. While driving 65 MPH, a loud clunking noise was heard from the steering column. The steering wheel vibrated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was consuming approximately 3/4 quarts of oil. In addition, the dealer stated that the vehicle may need a new engine because of the rapid oil consumption. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 59,600.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 88,000 miles · CA

Car has for some times been making clunking, knocking noise from steering . Car was inspected by my mechanic and was told the steering intermediate shaft must be replaced, called toyota & was told no coverage to cover the repair.

Filed May 18, 2015 · Steering · 57,000 miles · CA

Clunk, pop and knock in steering wheel. Sloppy stearing wheel . Likely needs new intermediate shaft because of manufaturer defective part as outlined in toyota technical service belletin: st002-07

Filed Nov 1, 2013 · Steering · 84,700 miles · TN

When turning the steering wheel there is a popping/clunking sound. Had dealership check the problem and they said that the "intermediate steering shaft" needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 29, 2013 · Steering · 90,000 miles · CA

Clunking / skipping feeling when turning the steering wheel. Dealership said that the intermediate steering shaft needs to be replaced.

Filed Jul 13, 2013 · Steering · 43,000 miles · MN

I am hearing a clunking sound every time I turn my steering wheel left or right. There are actually lots of clunking noises as I turn my steering wheel left or right.

Filed Nov 13, 2012 · Steering · 40,000 miles · CA

While driving at low speeds (1-5 MPH) backing up or forward - a clunking sound is felt on steering wheel. Also, a bit of looseness is felt on the connection of the steering wheel and the tires. The clunking doesn't happen while driving above 10 MPH. Dealer (capital toyota in san jose, ca) told me that the steering shaft needs to be re-greased. I'm concerned that there are lots of other 2007 camry owners with the same problem, and some have lost control.

Filed Jul 13, 2012 · Steering · 80,000 miles · MI

The steering shaft makes a popping and clunking noise at low speeds. Loose steering parts are never good news.

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Steering · 68,000 miles · PA

I hear and feel a clunk, pop or knock type of noise when turning the steering wheel left or right while driving slowly or backing out of garage or parking. I noticed that there are many complaints about the same problem but toyota is not recalling for fixing the problem, instead dealers are charging to fix the problem.

Filed Oct 28, 2010 · Steering · 50,000 miles · TX

A few weeks ago I started to notice a "clunking noise" when I turn the steering wheel while the car is standing still or moving slowly, like backing out of our driveway or turning into our driveway, parking lot, etc.... I finally had time to look it up online and see if I could find anything about it and of course I did. Apparently it dates back to the '04-'06 camry and a problem with the steering intermediate shaft. There was a tsb announcement about the earlier issue, but none so far for the '07. From what I understand from reading the forums it appears to be a wide spread issue. I think there needs to be a recall.

Filed Jun 14, 2010 · Steering · 50,782 miles · SC

Clunk/pop in steering column when accelerating from a stop, reversing, and turning wheel to the right or moving straight. Seems to do it mostly once car is warmed up, not when first driving.