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.
Toyota Camry pulling problems
200 of the 17,931 owner complaints about the Toyota Camry describe pulls to one side, most of them for the 2015 model year.
- owner complaints
- 200
- worst model year
- 2015
- typical mileage
- 21,713
By model year
Often reported together
Sudden acceleration 5Grinding brakes 5Fire or smoke 4No deployment 4Tire blowout 3Steering lock-up 2Stalling 2Premature wear 2
What owners say
When traveling down the road, the car veers to the left and I must keep turning the steering wheel to the right to correct the pulling. Usually happens when the engine is cold, but is intermittent. Happens two-three time per month. I once brought to dealer while happening, but they found no issues. They kept the vehicle overnight but couldn’t repeat the problem. A week later it started pulling to the left again. I asked dealer if others had the same problem, they knew of none.
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel was pulling to the right. The contact called the local dealer where an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
Pulls hard to the left at times at speeds less than 40 mph It is an intermittent problem Not caused by tires or wheels - they have been changed
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would pull to the left or right making it difficult to steer the vehicle. The failure was intermittent. The contact had taken the vehicle to fallon ford-toyota (1351 w williams ave, fallon, nv 89406; (775) 423-2171) who informed the contact that due to not being able to duplicate the failure, they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v144000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 83,200.
Car sporadically pulls to the left whether or not I am turning. After ignition is turned off and then car started, car drives normally. This has occurred 5 or 6 times within the last month. I understand there is a recall on this for an electronic steering component, but my VIN is not included in this recall. This is also stated by many other owners online..
The wheel starts pulling right and then goes back to normal. Also very hard to turn with a popping noise then went back to normal. The problem persists more often and only wants to turn right. It also does it on main streets highway etc off and on seems dangerous.
While driving steering started pulling to the left or the right. Alignment, outer, inner tie rods, lower and upper ball joints and strut mounts all checked normal. No warning lights or codes. Car goes straight after turning off and back but can suddenly start pulling. Checked for recalls and car VIN is not part of campaign number: 15v144000 (steering) which is exactly the problem I'm having this is a safety concern.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel slightly pulled to the left or the right. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to germain toyota of naples (13315 tamiami trail n, naples, fl 34110) but was not diagnosed nor repaired due to the cost. The contact called an independent mechanic and was notified of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v144000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 44,700.
Maintenance light was on, car was pulling to the right while driving even after dealership checked it out, tires were worn out, also car made noises on front right passenge side at high speeds and some time shaked from right front passenger side.
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 15V144000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
- Risk
- This can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.
Recall number 99V307000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness.
- Risk
- The nut can eventually come off allowing the steering wheel to separate from the steering shaft, loss of vehicle control, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retighten the steering set nut.
Recall number 98V155000 · Recall details
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Which Toyota Camry years have pulls to one side problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2015 (29 complaints), 2004 (28 complaints) and 2002 (23 complaints).
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