At inspection, the power steering unit was leaking and was very low on fluid. This seems to be a known problem, but both Toyota and the dealer claim there has never been a recall? yet I found on the net that there was a recall. As usual Toyota is trying to get out of fixing a known problem until someone is killed!

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

I purchased the vehicle and noticed that it had a few steering issues. Took it to a mechanic and had them replace the front tie rod end and was still noticing the click/clunk in the steering as I would turn. I then took it to Toyota to have recalls performed that had not been done by the prior owner and mentioned this to them. They said that it was very minor but that it was the intermediate steering shaft and I didn't need to worry about it. They performed the recalls. I have researched online and found numerous complaints about this part failing and most all agree that the unit is faulty and some have been told this by their Toyota mechanics. I also found where the recall on prius and corolla's were for the same thing. I tend to believe that the recall may need to be extended to other Toyota models including the Camry. I seriously am concerned about my safety however have been told that the problem is minor.

- Elwood, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that immediately after having the vehicle repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11V539000 (engine and engine cooling), she was informed that the power steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 125,000. Updated 02/27/12

- Clinton, NC, USA

Hear and feel "clunking" or "knocking" noise when turning steering wheel left or right.

- Orlando, FL, USA

2005 Toyota Camry. Consumer express discontent with vehicle repairs and request reimbursement the consumer stated the intermediate steering shaft was replaced, because there was a noise emanating from the vehicle, when the consumer turned the steering wheel. The consumer stated the part failed with only 33,103 miles on the vehicle.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA

Toyota dealer completed a 90,000 mile check and reported a leak on the rack and pinion with no other damage to the area. Dealer quoted approximately $1900 to repair. A independent mechanic replaced the rack and pinion and completed the alignment for approximately $900.

- Universal City, TX, USA

When driving on highway, there was some noise coming from the engine compartment, and suddenly I lost power steering and lights flashed on the front panel. I managed hard to pull off the vehicle from the highway, it was so hard make turns to the ramp. The engine temperature started to fluctuate. There was little smoking come out, I had to stop there. It was turned out there was a belt fell out and my alternator eventually died. My car is 4-cylinder, not 6.

- Towson, MD, USA

My power steering column has a leak. It was found by the dealership--conveniently one year out of warranty--the column costs $1100-1300 to fix. I have uncovered many postings online of Toyota owners with power steering column problems -- many -- and I think that this may indicate a serious problem that has gone unchecked.

- Concord, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that there was a cluncking sound coming from the steering area. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column would need to be replaced. The manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the defect. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 46,000.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

There is a clunk, pop, or knock type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. There is a tsb issued about this and Toyota refuses to fix it, said the warranty is off. The introduction, warranty information, parts information, and repair procedure sections have been updated to reflect removal, lubrication, and reinstallation of the steering intermediate shaft instead of replacement. Applicable warranty ' this repair is covered under the Toyota comprehensive warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle''s in-service date. ' warranty application

- Dover, DE, USA

The steering column generates a sound similar to ice and rocks sloshing around whenever the vehicle changes position--from stop to start, or acceleration or deceleration. I have taken it to Toyota dealership. Was told they could not hear this sound. Nothing done to repair or replace, but sound persists. The car has 48,000 miles on it now--sounds began around 35,000 miles. Subsequent email to Toyota.com to report problem. Was referred back to dealership.

- Coppell, TX, USA

2005 Toyota Camry SE (25,000 miles) having intermittent problem where the car does not recover when coming out of a turn. The steering wheel appears to bind/lock and driver has to manually turn the wheel to make the care go straight. Problem seems to happen primarily when making a left onto a several lanes of traffic, not so much with sharp turns. Vehicle was taken to Toyota dealership for inspection and was told that steering is in proper working order. I did report another issue where a knocking/banging sound was coming from the steering column when going over uneven pavement at relatively slow speeds but dealer said this could most likely be resolved by greasing the assembly, an item that was covered by a previous tsb but since the car was over 3 years old, was no longer covered under warranty. If not repaired the, sound would get worse.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact could hear a squeaking noise whenever he turned the steering wheel while driving at any speed. This failure began to recur intermittently so the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, on two occasions where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure continued so the vehicle was taken to another authorized dealer where it was repaired. After an unknown amount of time the failure began to recur and the vehicle was again taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The failure continues to occur. The failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.

- Island Heights, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. While attempting to shift into reverse the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the vehicle suddenly surged forward without warning. The failure was not diagnosed. The contact also noticed that while traveling 15 mph and turning in any direction the steering wheel would continue to turn in that same direction on its own. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 12/30/10. Updated 01/04/11

- Palm Springs , CA, USA

Knocking noise in steering when turning steering wheel, loud noise. Occurred every time turning steering wheel. Took to dealer and had to replace steering shaft assembly, part #45220-33270. Dealers invoice was for $503.51 and after stating my case they charge me $233.18 "goodwill adjustment" the old part has been discarded. The Camry had only 37,257 miles on it.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the steering wheel shaft failed and caused the steering wheel to feel tight because of the wheel bearings. The dealer stated that the steering wheel could lock while driving. The steering column, steering assembly and the bearings were replaced at no cost to the owner. The failure and current mileages were approximately 38,000. Updated 8/25/10 updated 08/27/10 updated 08/30/10

- Edison , NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated the power steering would intermittently fail when attempting a turn in either direction. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised they had not received any similar complaints and would not provide any assistance. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were 48,000. Updated 08/03/10. Updated 08/04/10.

- Kent, OH, USA

I was getting on the freeway and I was merging to another freeway I was on the 5 merging to the 118 and that is where I noticed the gas pedal accelerated and I could not slow the vehicle down. I then lost control of the steering wheel. I was trying to get the steering wheel to straighten out the car and go with the curve and it wouldn't, I then hit he wall 3 times and flipped my car. I did notice this a month prior to the accident. But thought it was a grove in the freeway. This time I could not stop or control the car. I get on the same freeway everyday it was 5:30 in the morning on the 7th of March, I was going about 45 miles when I started to excel the pedal to continue on to the other freeway overpass. I have been going on this freeway to work for 7 years now and have never had an incident except for the month before. Again I thought it was a groove in the highway. I did hear on the news when I got home from the hospital that there was problems with the 2005 Toyota cars and the steering column snaps and loses control. Which was exactly what happened, I did contact Toyota and they said it didn't have anything to do with the gas pedal that it was the 2006 that was being recalled for the gas pedal. They said it was probably the floor mat that got stuck under the gas pedal. I had no recall on the floor mats. I feel it was very wrong for them to kind of cut me short. I did suffer injuries, cuts and bruises not to mention totaling my car. Insurance did pay off my car, but such a huge ordeal trying to get money together to buy another car. I am not trying to make myself a rich women I just want Toyota to know that it was a horrible thing that happened to me and thank god no one else was involved. Attorneys do not want to help me for some kind of compensation of the ordeal I went through physically and mentally. I am doing alot better now, but they did stop the doctor visits and therapy due to the fact that I may get nothing out of this and have to pay the bills myself.

- Mission Hills, CA, USA

This is a complaint about the premature failure of the "steering intermediate shaft" on a 2005 Toyota Camry xle. The car was taken to hogan and sons, a well respected local repair shop (leesburg, Virginia) with a complaint of front end noise. A Toyota trained technician diagnosed that this part needed to be immediately replaced as it was failing and would adversely impact steering and safety. The car could no longer be aligned with this failing part. The car has 73,371 miles on it and is used for personal use only. A visit to the local leesburg Toyota dealer revealed that they have had to replace this part on many Toyota, but they will only replace it during the three year warranty period. A claim made to Toyota and an arbitration request were both denied. This is addressed in tsb--ST001-06 and tsb--0296-08. It is our contention that a part like this should be wearing out so soon--in fact, it is one of those parts that any well designed and manufactured car should remain operational and safe until the car is junked for other reasons.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

When parking the steering intermediate shaft has a clunking noise, the noise becomes more pronounced as the years go by.

- Bronx, NY, USA