2005 TOYOTA CAMRY Steeringcolumn Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY
3 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steeringcolumn Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A TURN TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, THE STEERING COLUMN MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS GETTING LOUDER AND MORE FREQUENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD AND EXCESSIVE PLAY OCCURRED IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. UPDATED 1/29/2007 - *NM
DT: ABOUT 300 MILES WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL CAME LOOSE, AND CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. AT 537 MILES, WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THEN A LEFT TURN, AS DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STRAIGHTEN THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RESPOND. STEERING WHEEL HAD NO CONTROL. THE WEATHER WAS DRY, A FLAT ROAD. THE SPEED WAS ABOUT 65 PMH. VEHICLE CRAHED INTO A WALL. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BROKEN BACK, AND ARM. DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN ANKLE AND BRUISES. *AK
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Air Bags
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Seat Belts
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Power Train
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Electrical System
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Engine
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Equipment
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Tires
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Service Brakes
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Suspension
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Structurebody
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
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Seats
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Wheels
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Electrical Systemignition
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Suspensionrear
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Exterior Lighting
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Seat Beltsfront
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Suspensionfront
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Tiressidewall
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Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module
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Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
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Child Seat
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
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Electrical Systemignitionmodule
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Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
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Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
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Parking Brake
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Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic
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Power Traindriveline
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
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Seat Beltsrearother
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Service Brakes Airantilock
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
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Steeringrack And Pinionrack
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Structurebodydoor
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Structureframe And Members
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Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
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Tirestreadbelt
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Tiresvalve
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Visibility
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Visibilityglass Siderear
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
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Visibilitywindshield
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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