1996 Toyota Camry steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 39 complaints for the 1996 Toyota Camry, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
My wife, vardhani murty, was driving on interstate highway under normal conditions, hit an uneven spot on the road, and the car swerved violently right to left and left to right a few times and remained stuck pulling right, was hit by an 18 wheeler on left rear side, stopped by guard rail; suffered injuries and fractures
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 1996 toyota camry. The contact stated that during a routine oil change the mechanic discovered a sticky substance around the valve cover gasket. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new engine. The contact believed thiswas a safety defect. The failure mileage was 140,578. The power steering pump was re-sealed, the timing belt and axle seals were replaced. Updated 04/12/07.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Toyota Camry
- Engine 83 complaints
- Brakes 59 complaints
- Cruise control 51 complaints
- Air bags 48 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Body & structure 28 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints