2016 Toyota Camry steering problems

Filed Jul 17, 2026 · Electrical, Steering · CA

The vehicle touch screen stopped working. It doesn't allow the options to be chosen (radio, audio, and general settings) . The screen remains frozen. The estimated cost for repair is $2,000. The steering wheel vibrate and makes noises when vehicle speed is 40 or above. Diagnostic reports a steering column replacement. Estimated cost $ 800- 2,000

Filed Mar 8, 2024 · Airbags, Steering · MD · crash

Vehicle- 2016 Toyota Camry As I was making a slight turn on the highway, my steering wheel began to sparatically veering left and right, which resulted in me hitting a curb, not once but twice. Due to the heavy impact and harsh involuntary, out of control steering the airbag should have deployed. However, it failed to do so. Instead, only the "airbag light" came on my dashboard along with warning lights that had not been there prior to accident.

Filed Mar 1, 2024 · Steering · CA

Erratic steering issue related to weak car battery. I have a 2016 Toyota Camry XLE. The car began pulling to the left then to the right while driving down a straight and even road. The car would then resume normal steering for a minute or two, then the erratic steering behavior would resume for several minutes. In addition, the steering wheel would not return to center after making left or right turns. This steering issue would begin 1 - 5 minutes from the start of a trip a continue throughout the journey. This issue has been reported by many other Camry owners in several online automotive related repair sites with each person describing these same steering issues. They stated that the problem was resolved when they replaced their car battery. I decided to replace my 4-year-old True Start battery with a new DieHard Platinum battery from Advance Auto Parts and had them install it a week ago. Since then, the steering issue has not returned, and I consider this issue resolved.

Filed Jan 10, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · NY

This 2016 Toyota Camry LE developed a steering problem. Initially, the steering pulled mildly to the left when the car was cold. This resolved after 5 minutes of driving. My mechanic could find no problem with the steering. Eventually (2 weeks) the steering would additionally intermittently pull moderately to the right. This was not reproducible. If I did not hold the wheel firmly, the car would turn off the road or across the lane to the right. Within one week the car would became difficult to start. Two days later the battery failed completely. Replacing the battery totally corrected the steering problems. I conclude that the failing battery could not adequately power the electric motors in the power steering. This was the first sign of a failing battery. I had never heard of this before. There was no warning light. I believe that such an unusual sign of a failing battery should be publicized as an important warning for all cars with electrically controlled power steering.

Filed Oct 10, 2023 · Steering, Wheels · FL

The car starts shaking and the stirring wheel at 40 mph or more. 10 /1/23.

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Steering · 25,543 miles · PA

After sitting almost all winter, I went to drive the car three blocks away. I noticed that the steering wheel had too much play in it. We called the dealer and was told is a typical problem on the camry, so why isnt there a recall on it. My car only has 25,543 miles on it, its hardly considered old. On a paved road.

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Steering · NC

This complaint concerns steering issues related to a bad cell in battery. For the past year the car has randomly pulled right and left and veered while on the highway. Pulling was most pronounced when accelerating and stopping. The pulling could be extreme at times especially then turning, the car would pull the other way. The issue was erratic and could not be replicated for the car repair shop. I had the tires rotated twice and an alignment which did not solve the issue. Local dealership was not helpful. Came across internet car blog that linked faulty battery to unsafe steering for camry's then found multiple references for this issue online. Changed out the battery and the steering issue is resolved.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Steering · 62,000 miles · CA

My power steering wheel is making loud noises when making turns while driving and while on standby such as on the driveway at home. This make, model, and year indicates that the toyota camry 2016 has an electric power steering meaning it does not run of steering fluid. I do not know what caused this issue but it started happening after the 4th of july 2020. My car is salvaged but it was only slightly rear ended on the left side, only external damage and no internal damage. The miles on the vehicle is 62,000. I've read online that this is an occurring issue with all toyota camrys with electrical steering. The vehicle is used to drive to grocery stores, work, college, and road trips. Alignment and rotation is done routinely and the tires have been recently changed. I don't not speed on my turns and I don't put any pressure on my steering wheel when turning. I currently don't know why it's making sound when turning the steering wheel but I hope it isn't an issue that will cause an accident in the future.

Filed Mar 17, 2020 · Steering · 45,625 miles · NC

Car suddenly pulled to right, wouldn't hold center. Really felt it driving in town. Steering felt like someone was grabbing and releasing the steering wheel. Read on a forum that it could be the battery. Replaced battery (which started the car just fine) ... And it does seem to have solved the problem. This sudden loss of steering control is going to be a problem and the average person will not realize a weakening battery could be the issue, resulting in a rip-off. Not normally a complainer, but this is really dangerous!

Filed Oct 5, 2019 · Steering · 58,000 miles · CA

If my wheel's are turned when I turn my car off the car pulls really hard that direction when I start it again. Right or left it doesn't matter just switch ever direction my wheels where pointed when I turned it off.