2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,555miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid, 3% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,555 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power steering (rack and pinion) are hard to turn in motion or not in motion, Toyota dealer charge us $3000, base on Toyota certified mechanic it can fail anytime and cause accident. According to 2004-2009 Toyota prius had the same problem. Toyota finally make it as recall on the Toyota prius. Replace the rack and pinion or any power steering parts. We do not know why Toyota camry is not consider the same problem as a recall”
NHTSA complaint #10983675, filed 2017-05, 95,555 miles“The steering column became less responsive and has play in it when turning. The u joints appear to have worn out prematurely and are in need of replacement. I've owned several toyotas and this is the first one that has had this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10549266, filed 2013-10, 85,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. While the vehicle was in the park position, the power steering failed when the contact turned the ignition switch. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred numerous times. The dealer stated that the power steering and ec computer failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. Updated 10/23/14 updated 08/28/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10631450, filed 2014-09, 113,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 2 | 13% |
| 2013 | 6 | 22% |
| 2012 | 7 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 28 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
59 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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