I had trouble starting my car, so I received a jump. My car started up just fine and was driving normally. After about 2-3 minutes, I had noticed the eps light pop up on my dash. At that point, my car became difficult to steer. I had to pull the wheel hard to change lanes a d even harder to be able to make any turns. After about another minute or two, all of the warning lights in my dash it up, and the car completely shut off. I was unable to start it at that point or turn the wheel. I received a jump start again, and the same exact thing happened. The car drove normal for a few minutes. The eps light came on again. Steering became difficult again. Then all the lights on the dash flashed, and the car died again. Thankfully I was not on a major road either time that it had died.
2012 Toyota Camry: loss of power steering
8 of the 591 complaints about the 2012 Toyota Camry describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 45,000
- recalls
- 0
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
On hwy 65 MPH power steering warning light came on then lost power steering and then car died in middle of hwy at 65 MPH skidded to a stop. It was very frightening. I was almost hit 3 times by cars trying to steer my way to the side of the road. Car was taken to twin city toyota and I called toyota and they told me that it's a recall on other cars but not mine. I could have been killed or killed other people. I threatened to call and report to you, and then they were willing to help me. Car hasnt been inspected yet. I dropped key in drop box at twin city toyota in herculaneum mo. I'm scared to drive it now.
Have noise in the power steering control module.steering is hard and dangerous.
I was driving 2012 camry le at 55 MPH and suddenly heard a pop and found power steering warning light came on the dash and stayed for more than 10 seconds. During that time the steering was hard to rotate and also the radio lost power. When the eps light gone the steering was easy and radio started working. Since it was night, around 11.30 pm, not may cars were there, luckily nothing happened. It was scary that if it would happen during rush hour. I am scare to drive this car. I have to take this car to toyota dealer to check this out.
When I was backing out of my garage I noticed the steering got hard to handle and hard to turn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 33,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota camry. The contact stated that the steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 45,000.
As I was driving 30 MPH, my power steering warning light went on and my power steering failed. Thankfully there was no one behind me so I stopped my car and restarted it again. I was able to turn right onto a side street and then immediately it happened again. I pulled over to the side and parked my car. After a couple of minutes, I stopped the car and started it again and was able to drive it back home (less than a mile) without further incident. I immediately called my local toyota dealership and they were very responsive to my concern especially since this could have caused a crash with my 4-year old child in the car. After I dropped off my car at the dealership, they ran an inspection and found a code c1554 power supply relay failure and replaced my power steering ecu assy. Although I'm glad this fix was covered under warranty, I will always have anxiety about it failing again especially since I've read other reports of steering failures in 2012 toyota camrys. Toyota says that this is the first line of camrys with their eps (electrical power steering) system. With it being a new system for toyota and based on the complaints I've read on 2012 toyota camry's eps, I urge a more in-depth investigation on this.
Service bulletins that may apply
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone
- TT: VSC MIL "ON" with DTC C1433
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- VSC MIL "ON" with DTC C1433
- VSC MIL ?ON? with DTC C1433
- Some customers have experienced amber colored oil like substance found on floor mats
- The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2012 Toyota Camry power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2012 Toyota Camry?
8 of 591 owner complaints about the 2012 Toyota Camry (1%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Toyota Camry?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Toyota Camry
Shudder 65Hesitation 48No deployment 33Stalling 24Sudden acceleration 21ABS 14Airbag light 14Door locks 14Jerking 13Brake failure 11Pulling 11Check engine light 9Knocking 9Headlights 9Loss of power 9Sunroof shattered 9Transmission failure 9Engine failure 8Harsh shifting 8Oil consumption 7Slipping 7Steering lock-up 7Fire or smoke 6Steering noise 6Grinding brakes 5Seat belt 5
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