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2014 Toyota Camry Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2014 Toyota Camry, 5% of that year's 455 total complaints. There are no related recalls tied to this steering data, and reported issues center on failure to self-center, clunking, and steering lock-up near a median 45,000 miles.

Steering complaints
22
5% of 455
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel fails to return to center after turns, in wet or dry conditions, at various speeds and turn angles.
  • A popping or grinding noise occurs in the steering column during turns, sometimes tied to a worn intermediate shaft that dealers replaced under warranty.
  • Some owners report the steering locking up completely during braking events, coinciding with the EPS warning light.
  • A steering damper inside the electric power steering box reportedly breaks down over time, causing a clunk from the steering column with no identified recall.
  • Owners describe the steering wheel balancer failing, causing an abrupt pull to one side accompanied by an abnormal sound.
  • At highway speeds, some drivers report the front end pulling side to side and the steering feeling like it sticks, requiring extra effort to hold a lane.

When 2014 Toyota Camry steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 12, 2014, latest Jan 5, 2024.

2014 Toyota Camry steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2014Jan 2015Apr 2018May 2019Oct 2019Feb 2023
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Jan 2024; peak Jan 2015 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 200571 (10%)
  2. 200628 (9%)
  3. 200779 (3%)
  4. 200832 (3%)
  5. 200947 (4%)
  6. 201025 (4%)
  7. 201131 (5%)
  8. 201258 (10%)
  9. 201326 (9%)
  10. 201422 (5%)
  11. 2015105 (39%)
  12. 201625 (14%)
  13. 201714 (9%)
  14. 201860 (8%)
  15. 201911 (3%)
  16. 20205 (2%)
  17. 20214 (3%)
  18. 20223 (5%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20245 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA lists 22 steering complaints for the 2014 Camry, which is 5% of the 455 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Toyota Camry?
No related recalls are listed for the 2014 Camry's steering complaints in the NHTSA data provided.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2014 Camry?
The median mileage at failure for steering-related complaints is 45,000 miles.
Did the 2014 Camry's steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with steering-area complaints for the 2014 Camry, and no fires.
How does the 2014 Camry compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2014 Camry's 22 steering complaints (5% share) are lower than years like 2015 (105 complaints, 39% share) and 2012 (58 complaints, 10% share) in this same dataset.

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.