YearToAvoid

2011 Toyota Camry Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 67 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2011 Toyota Camry, 11% of its 600 total complaints for the year, tied to 5 crashes and 2 injuries. A related recall (14V732000) covers a front suspension ball joint issue on cars built March 8 to July 20, 2011.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
67
11% of 600
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
40,200 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front lower ball joint separates or breaks, causing loss of steering control and tire/tie rod detachment, matching the ball joint recall.
  • Front struts leak oil and require replacement well before expected, reported at mileages including 32,000, 40,200, and 62,400.
  • A thumping or clunking noise comes from a rear tire area at low speed, sometimes around 25 mph, that dealers could not replicate.
  • Loud tire noise combined with leaking struts leads to tire damage requiring replacement.
  • Vehicle shakes when braking downhill, traced to worn struts.
  • Lug nuts swell and become impossible to remove during a tire change, requiring shop tools and replacement.

When 2011 Toyota Camry suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 23, 2010, latest Feb 20, 2026.

2011 Toyota Camry suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter62010 Q32012 Q22014 Q12015 Q32018 Q12019 Q22021 Q2
67 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2018 Q4 (6).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Toyota Camry

  1. NHTSA 14V732000Nov 13, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires56 vehicles

    Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Camry vehicles manufactured March 8, 2011, to July 20, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing. The damage could cause the boot to leak lubricant grease which could then cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely.

    Risk: A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Camry model year

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

  1. 201047 (8%)
  2. 201167 (11%)
  3. 201234 (6%)
  4. 201312 (4%)
  5. 201437 (8%)
  6. 201515 (6%)
  7. 201610 (5%)
  8. 201712 (8%)
  9. 201829 (4%)
  10. 201915 (4%)
  11. 20205 (2%)
  12. 20217 (4%)
  13. 20222 (3%)
  14. 20235 (8%)
  15. 20247 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Toyota Camry have a suspension recall?
Yes. Recall 14V732000 covers front suspension ball joints on 2011 Camry vehicles built March 8 to July 20, 2011; dealers inspect and replace the ball joint free of charge.
How many suspension complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Camry?
NHTSA lists 67 complaints in the Suspension, Wheels & Tires category for the 2011 Camry, which is 11% of the 600 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 40,200 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to suspension issues?
NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 2 injuries associated with the 67 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2011 Camry.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.