2001 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 272 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,755miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Toyota Camry, 5% of the 272 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,755 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“It was raining very hard and the temp outside was around 70. I may have driven thru a puddle just before I turned my car , as I turned my steering froze up, like I lost power steering only worse, I couldn't turn the wheel to straighten out my car so I had to stop my car. After a few seconds I was able to get control of the steering again. After driving for about 10 minutes the steering problems went way. This steering problem continues to occur whenever it's very wet outside, when it's raining hard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433067, filed 2011-10, 120,000 miles“This is not a takama recall complain. It is regarding my car that has been id' that it is 2000 year make car, the local dmv did made an inspection and conclusion was that is it 2000 - due to some stickers everywhere - on the door, on the hood of the car and other places.”
NHTSA complaint #11128571, filed 2018-09, 130,000 miles“Noticed a vibration in the steering wheel since the first month of purchase have had many front end alignments and wheel bal plus changed tires three times. Still having the same problem to this day.”
NHTSA complaint #10494471, filed 2013-01, 200 miles“While driving 31 MPH the steering veered to the right and the vehicle accelerated without warning. As a result the consumer lost control of the vehicle and collided into a tree. No injuries reported. The cause had not been determined. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10113504, filed 2005-03, 68,755 miles“At highway speeds, particularly from 45 MPH to 65-75 MPH, steering wheel on 2001 Camry le 4-cyl vibrates. Tires and wheels have been balanced many times but still no remedy. Alignment was also performed many times but with the same problem. Went to Toyota dealership 4 times, with the same cause, dealer tentatively fixed issue but restarts (vibrates) after a few miles. Steering wheel seems loose (about to fall off) and moves the car slightly to the left. Visual vibrate of steering wheel is seen and of course felt. This vibrate not seen in my previous 1998 corolla at the same speed range. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016894, filed 2003-05, 32,300 milesSteering: 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 2001 Toyota Camry
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
46 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsTires
23 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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