1993 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,008miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Toyota Camry, 5% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,008 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Oil/fluid leaks from four spots (transmission area, valve cover gaskets, power steering pump and rack & pinion) mysteriously occurred at the same time and almost set the vehicle ablazed when the oil dripped onto exhaust pipe just below the engine compartment. The car dealers serviceman advised me not to drive the car any longer until it is fixed because it will surely be on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10010143, filed 2003-03, 133,017 miles“I have had to replace the brake calipers on the front brakes twice. The rotors are so warped from all of the friction heat that they will have to be replaced soon. The driver's side mirror quit working and then the driver's side power lock switch and then the passenger's side front window control stopped working the air conditioner compressor was replaced at about 45,000 miles and has gone out again just recently. The power steering unit leaks oil.”
NHTSA complaint #10070428, filed 2004-01, 101,000 miles“While driving through a water puddle, power streeing died down for a couple of minutes. This is the third time this has happened. Contacted dealer who stated there was nothing there. Consumer states dealer charged power steering belt, however did not return failed parts to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #885134, filed 2001-04“When turning the steering wheel locks up. Tt consumer states when attempting to turn left is when the steering locks up ot just comes to a stop, if the tension is held on the steering wheel to the left there will be a loud popping noise, the sound seems to be toward the front left or that is where it seems to be when sitting in the driver's seat.”
NHTSA complaint #975307, filed 1995-11“Vehicle experienced tie rod failure. While entering the on ramp the vehicles tie rod broke. The vehicle drove off the road into the gore and struck a traffic post.”
NHTSA complaint #10046557, filed 2003-11Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 | 61 | 8% |
| 2017 | 14 | 9% |
| 2016 | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 | 105 | 39% |
| 2014 | 22 | 5% |
| 2013 | 26 | 9% |
| 2012 | 58 | 10% |
| 2011 | 31 | 5% |
| 2010 | 25 | 4% |
| 2009 | 47 | 4% |
| 2008 | 32 | 3% |
| 2007 | 80 | 3% |
| 2006 | 28 | 9% |
| 2005 | 71 | 10% |
| 2004 | 80 | 13% |
| 2003 | 53 | 7% |
| 2002 | 43 | 5% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 5% |
| 1998 | 33 | 6% |
| 1997 | 30 | 5% |
| 1996 | 37 | 9% |
| 1995 | 22 | 7% |
| 1994 | 33 | 12% |
| 1993 | 12 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1993 Toyota Camry
45 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Toyota Camry
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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