14 of the
577 complaints about the 2000 Toyota Camry are about the
steering — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
67,500 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 151,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.UPDATED 08/11/11*LJ UPDATED 3/01/2012
NHTSA complaint #10406858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesPittsburg, PACrash1 injured
STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY LIMITED EDITION. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES ON HER LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN SPINNING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE ENGINE REVVED LOUDLY AND AS SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. WHILE IN THE DITCH, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO IDLE AND THE TIRES BURROWED INTO THE DITCH AS IT ATTEMPTED TO PROGRESS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER HEAD, SHOULDERS, UPPER BACK, HANDS, FINGERS, KNEES AND NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR HER YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS OVER 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10303990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesSAN Jose, CA
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMES STUCK WHILE IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HE HAS TO STOMP ON THE PEDAL. ALSO HE EXPERIENCES DIFFICULT STEERING WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA complaint #10293547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesWestfield, MACrash1 injured
STEERING
I WAS DRIVING AROUND 30MPH, AND THE CAR STARTED TO BUCK. AS I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION, I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, AND THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN AT ALL. THE BRAKES FAILED, AND STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. MY ROAD WAS ENDING, SO I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT. I TRIED TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE AND HIT A TREE WITH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10218492 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Medford, MACrash
STEERING
2000 TOYOTA CAMRY CUSTOMER TOTALED CAR DUE TO STEERING FREEZING UP **CC
NHTSA complaint #10185812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12 milesFlushing, NY
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING WHEEL BECAME CROOKED FROM HAVING SO MANY FRONT END ALIGNMENTS. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE BOLT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE.
NHTSA complaint #10098974 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winnetka, CACrash1 injured
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, RESULTING IN A COLLISION/ MINOR INJURIES. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES STEERING WHEEL TURNED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AT TIME OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #889536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Silver Spring, MD
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE MECHANIC FOUND STEERING RACK TO BE LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint #879830 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cape Coral, FL
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #733465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cape Coral, FL
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #733467 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Schaumburg, IL
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
MY SOLARA PULLS LEFT EVEN AFTER ALIGNMENT, ROTATION ETC! NOT A VERY SAFE FEATURE! I PARTICIPATE IN EDMUNDS SOLARA FORUM, AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. NEVER RESOLVED BY THE DEALER. THE SOLARA MAY SHARE PARTS WITH TOYOTA SIENNA, THAT HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND TOYOTA RECENTLY CHANGED A PART # FOR SOLARAS STEERING ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA complaint #730353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Schaumburg, IL
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
MY SOLARA PULLS LEFT EVEN AFTER ALIGNMENT, ROTATION ETC! NOT A VERY SAFE FEATURE! I PARTICIPATE IN EDMUNDS SOLARA FORUM, AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. NEVER RESOLVED BY THE DEALER. THE SOLARA MAY SHARE PARTS WITH TOYOTA SIENNA, THAT HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND TOYOTA RECENTLY CHANGED A PART # FOR SOLARAS STEERING ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA complaint #730353 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garland, TX
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE VEHICLE SWERVES ON HIGHWAY DUE TO STEERING WHEEL DEFECT. YH
NHTSA complaint #551920 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethany, OKCrash
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
ON A MAIN STREET WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, A VEHICLE AHEAD OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAD STOPPED TO TURN LEFT AND CONSUMER REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DIDN'T LOCK
NHTSA complaint #852062 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.