2016 Toyota Camry Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 14%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Toyota Camry, 14% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11407200, filed 2021-04, 25,543 miles“If steering wheel is turned to the right or left when I start the engine, while driving the wheel pulls in that direction while going down the street. If the steering wheel is straight when I turn on the engine and drive, the car goes straight down the street, no pull left or right. So I always straighten the wheel before I shut off the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11161863, filed 2018-12, 72,000 miles“When I start to drive my car the steering either goes to the left or right and does not stay straight. It is happening periodically. I had it checked, had an alignment and they could not come up with anything that would cause this. On the highway it is not much of a difference but driving on the street it seems as if someone is grabbing the steering wheel and pulling it to either side.”
NHTSA complaint #11258391, filed 2019-09, 61,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11266514, filed 2019-10, 58,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11338330, filed 2020-07, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10168537Oct 21, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10152114Mar 15, 2018TSB: Some 2015 ? 2016 model year Camry vehicles produced at the SIA plant may exhibit an illuminated power steering light that stays on for 15 ? 20 seconds before turning off…
Steering: 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 2016 Toyota Camry
34 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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