NHTSA Complaint #10367964 — 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10367964 |
| Vehicle | 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 176,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
I HAD NOT USED MY VEHICLE FOR A FEW DAYS AND WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT EARLY IN THE MORNING, I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STIFF AND WAS NOT SPINNING BACK INTO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER MAKING A TURN. THE STIFFNESS WAS LESS PRONOUNCED AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A BIT. *TR
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