6.0
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$753.00
Average Mileage:
44,294 miles
Total Complaints:
17 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (14 reports)
- replace lower steering assembly (1 reports)
- replace steering shaft (1 reports)
- replaced steering rack (1 reports)
steering problem
Helpful Websites About 2003 Toyota Camry knocking noise when turning steering wheel
2004Jan 21
Camry LE 4 cyl.
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
bought the car with 0 miles. at around 30,000 miles it starting making this noise whenever i turned the wheel. this seems unsafe and someone told me to get it checked before something snaps.
2004Oct 05
Camry LE 1.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 25,000 miles
I have this noise when turning the steering wheel. I took it to the dealer and they could not find any issues and said that there is not problems. I took their word for it but now that I am out of warranty I regret it. Noise is still there and it happens all the time now.
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2008Feb 12
Camry
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
knocking noise is aggravating, no one knows what it is, toyota should look into it, what if something in the steering snaps.
2007Oct 30
Camry LE V4
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
I have been hearing the problem for a long time, and the dealership mechanics couldn't hear a thing. I recenlyt took the car in again for evaluation, and now I find out that there is a problem. I think Toyota should recall the 2003 Camrys if there is a factory defect issue.
2004Sep 11
Camry LE 4-cyl.
- Automatic transmission
- 17,000 miles
Toyota dealership told me they greased the steering assembly and sent me on my way my own mechanic thought the problem was in the ignition locking assembly
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2007May 04
(reported on)Camry LE 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
Knocking noise can be heard when steering wheel is fully turned in either direction. Easily repeatable, very annoying. Took it to the dealer and they said it was normal so I've been living with the issue.
2005Jan 20
Camry LE 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
This is a good website for discussing car problems.
2007Sep 08
(reported on)Camry LE 4 C
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I have always had faith in Toyota and now we have this problem and can't get it fixed. You can't drive down the road without hearing a awful noise when you turn. It doesn't sound SAFE!!!
2007Aug 14
(reported on)Camry
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
Constant knocking noise when steering have brought into dealership and they can't find anything wrong? Have had to get several wheel alignments also?
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2007Apr 09
(reported on)Camry LE V6-3.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 47,000 miles
I have the same steering problem as many posted with my Toyota camry LE(V6). This clunk noise was noticed at about 30,000 miles when wheel is turning right or left sharply. I had the car checked at a Toyota dealer recently and learned that this was a common problem for 2003 camry. The dealer said it would cost about $400 to fix it. Toyota should have a recall for this problem.
2007Feb 12
(reported on)Camry LE V4
- Automatic transmission
- 43,000 miles
Apparently, the knocking noise we've all been hearing is a common problem for 03-05 Camry's. Unfortunately, the only solution appears to be replacing the steering shaft. The part cost me $241 and the labor cost me $130, plus tax. According to my dealership, the problem is not dangerous, in that one can continue to drive despite it. This is a good thing, considering that Toyota has more than a one-month back-order on the part in question. This definitely indicates that a large number of people are experiencing the same problem. Someone should definitely consider filing a class-action--the main reason why most Camry owners buy a Camry is precisely to avoid problems and additional costs such as these!
2006Dec 30
(reported on)Camry XLE 2.4 V4
- Automatic transmission
- 39,000 miles
There's a knocking noise when turning the wheel. Toyota sucks
2006Nov 21
(reported on)Camry LX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
I had notice a knock in the steering during turning and acceleration. The car had approx. 70,000 km when first detected. The Tech at the dealership said I required a new lower steering assembly. Cost for the part $246.00 plus one hour labor and taxes. I was given no explanation for this defect but was told the fix was not covered under warranty. The new part was on back order suggesting this wasn't an isolated problem. My next car will be a Honda Accord.
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2006Sep 30
(reported on)Camry LE
- 45,000 miles
Steering clunks when turning left or right.
2006Sep 15
(reported on)Camry LE
- 40,000 miles
knocking noise when turning steering wheel either direction
2005Dec 31
(reported on)Camry
- 42,000 miles
Metal knocking noise when steering wheel is turned back and forth.
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2005Jan 12
Camry LE 4 cyl.
i got the same problem when turning the wheel. very unsafe. should be recalled.
Mike A.
van Nuys, CA, USA
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