2002 Toyota Camry steering problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Toyota Camry — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2002 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH the steering wheel had seized up and the vehicle had begun to lose forward momentum. The contact heard an abnormal "popping" sound at the moment the steering had stopped functionality. The contact stated…”
filed Sep 27, 2023
“While driving on highway car ride is jerky . At any left exit the car shuts off on exit ramp on left turn. Steering tightens and lock-up. The car shuts done while still in drive mode. The engine goes quite and dies.the gas pedal stop producing power. The car shuts off completely with key in…”
filed Mar 13, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Camry | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 Camry | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 Camry | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Camry | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 Camry | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 Camry | 60 | 8% |
| 2017 Camry | 14 | 9% |
| 2016 Camry | 25 | 14% |
| 2015 Camry | 105 | 39% |
| 2014 Camry | 22 | 5% |
| 2013 Camry | 26 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.