How many 2011 Toyota Camry owners reported steering problems?

NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2011 Camry, which is about 5% of the 600 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2011 Toyota Camry steering issues?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering problem area on the 2011 Camry.

At what mileage do 2011 Camry steering problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Camry is 35,450 miles.

What kind of steering problems do 2011 Camry owners describe?

Owners describe the car wandering or veering at highway speed, steering wheel shake, noise from the steering shaft, and in some cases the wheel becoming hard to turn or seizing. NHTSA data links these complaints to 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

How does the 2011 Camry compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2011 Camry had 31 steering complaints (5% share), lower than 2012's 58 complaints (10% share) and far below 2015's 105 complaints (39% share).

2011 Toyota Camry Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2011 Toyota Camry, about 5% of its 600 total complaints that year. Owners report wandering at highway speed, steering wheel shake, seizing, and noise, with a median failure mileage of 35,450 miles. No related recall is listed.

Steering complaints: 31; 5% of 600
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 35,450 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Vehicle wanders and requires constant left-right correction to stay in its lane at highway speeds.
Car pulls or veers to one side (left or right) during steady highway cruising, even after alignment work.
Steering wheel shakes or vibrates without warning at highway speed.
Steering wheel or shaft makes a whining, screeching, or noise, sometimes worse in cold weather.
Steering has become difficult to turn or has seized, in one case leading to loss of control and a crash.
Rear control arm adjusters rusted and seized, throwing off alignment and causing rapid tire wear.

When 2011 Toyota Camry steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 3, 2010, latest Sep 27, 2022.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Sep 2022; peak Oct 2014 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200571 (10%)
200628 (9%)
200779 (3%)
200832 (3%)
200947 (4%)
201025 (4%)
201131 (5%)
201258 (10%)
201326 (9%)
201422 (5%)
2015105 (39%)
201625 (14%)
201714 (9%)
201860 (8%)
201911 (3%)
20205 (2%)
20214 (3%)
20223 (5%)
20230 (0%)
20245 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2011 Toyota Camry owners reported steering problems?: NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2011 Camry, which is about 5% of the 600 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Toyota Camry steering issues?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering problem area on the 2011 Camry.
At what mileage do 2011 Camry steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Camry is 35,450 miles.
What kind of steering problems do 2011 Camry owners describe?: Owners describe the car wandering or veering at highway speed, steering wheel shake, noise from the steering shaft, and in some cases the wheel becoming hard to turn or seizing. NHTSA data links these complaints to 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.
How does the 2011 Camry compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2011 Camry had 31 steering complaints (5% share), lower than 2012's 58 complaints (10% share) and far below 2015's 105 complaints (39% share).