2006 Toyota Camry Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

27Steering complaints

8.5%Of all 317 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL101 · 31.9%

AIR BAGS47 · 14.8%

STEERING27 · 8.5%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC20 · 6.3%

Unspecified / other14 · 4.4%

Share of the 317 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Toyota Camry overview page.

What owners report

“WITH ONLY 63,000 MILES ON MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY, 4 CYLINDER, STARTED TO HEAR A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THAT GOT PROGRESSIVELY…”NHTSA complaint 10311576 — filed 02/17/2010

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY. HE EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE TWICE WHILE DRIVING 50 TO 60 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL EXHIBITED SOME RESISTANCE…”NHTSA complaint 10311340 — filed 02/17/2010

“2006 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4. STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT PROBLEM PER TOYOTA TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ST001-06. REPAIR REFUSED. SAFETY CONCERN.”NHTSA complaint 10306612 — filed 02/05/2010

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Camry have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Toyota Camry: 27 of 317 complaints on file (8.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Toyota Camry have in total?

317 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 101 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 71 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.