Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I am reporting a serious safety hazard involving a 2010 Toyota Camry purchased from GA Carz 4 Less, LLC through the GovDeals.com platform. The seller provided no disclosures of mechanical issues. Immediately upon receiving the vehicle, it exhibited violent engine knocking, shaking, heavy oil leakage, and repeated engine shutdowns. Two certified mechanics inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the engine has catastrophic internal damage involving camshaft timing system failure and severe internal wear. Both mechanics stated that attempting to operate the vehicle at highway speeds could have caused the engine to explode due to internal failure and pressure spikes. This was an alarming and dangerous finding, especially since the vehicle was advertised without any safety warnings or disclosures. …
While driving on highway the vehicle suddenly lost steering with no ability for the driver to control direction of the car. Car departed from its lane and then crossed two lanes involuntarily but lanes were free of traffic so an accident was avoided. At the same time the car shook and vibrated. The driver immediately braked and the brakes did reduce the speed of the car. The ability to steer was recovered after approximately 1 minute. The car was towed to a service station. A review of the computer data (trouble codes) indicated a failure of the ABS actuator and steering angle sensor. Maurice at the Toyota customer experience center aid the Toyota company will not take any responsibility for the failure and he also said that, "no assistance would be given" as the car was out of warranty.we have a case number filed with Toyota. …
Tl contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle suddenly pulled to the right and crashed into a traffic light. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries but a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership and was awaiting inspection by the insurance company and the dealer. The contact believed the power steering to be the cause of the failure but the dealer refused to check it. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 11,000.
My Camry started making noise when turning the steering wheel. At first it would come and go sometimes a few days in between. Now it make the popping noise all the time. I'm concerned about the safety of my family..
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the steering wheel became extremely rough and abnormal force had to be used to turn the steering wheel in any direction. The vehicle also had an intermittent acceleration and brake failure that continued to occur each time that the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The contact was later driving and applied the brakes while approaching a traffic stop. The vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the ankle and back, which required medical attention. A police report was filed of the incident. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact stated when attempting a turn in either direction, the steering wheel would wobble abnormally and the vehicle would pull abruptly to either side. In addition, when braking in wet road conditions, the wheels would slide before the vehicle would come to a stop. The rear wheel would wobble excessively and would cause the vehicle to pull to the right, making the drive bumpy. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times and has been test driven and received a diagnostic test, yet the dealer was never able to diagnose the failure. The dealer advised that the vehicle conformed to all specifications. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,500.
I own a 2010 Toyota Camry xle and I have noticed while highway driving, the car will drift into other lanes. I almost lost control when I attempted to maintain control of the car in my lane. My car almost swerved out of control and I took my foot completely off of the accelerator to regain control. This incident occurred when the car had less than 500 miles. I attributed that specific incident to a cross wind however I have experienced similar situations while highway driving. I am afraid to drive this car on the highway. This car requires the driver to constantly adjust the steering wheel to stay in the appropriate lane. I currently have 1500 miles on this car. Updated ivoq 12/10/10
Tl contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that when he turned the steering wheel to the left or the right it doesn't respond immediately. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle would travel from lane to lane and became difficult to drive straight. The vehicle also accelerated and increased in speed while the brakes were depressed which made it impossible for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The Toyota manufacturer was called and stated that he should take the vehicle back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Tl contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact was driving 55 MPH with a representative from the dealership when the vehicle began to shake excessively. The rear windows were opened and the vehicle also began to move from side to side. The representative stated that the failure was normal and that the contact should open the front windows to release pressure from within the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was a safety issue since the vehicle was difficult to control. The current and failure mileages were approximately 3,400.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle would pull to the left while driving at various speeds over 25 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who inspected and realigned the front of the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that a representative would give him a return call but the contact had yet to hear from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 17,050.
Steering complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2010 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Toyota Camry, 4% of the model year's 604 complaints. The component named most often is hydraulic power assist system (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Toyota Camry steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2010 Toyota Camry, though it has 9 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Toyota Camry steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 10,000 miles, and 65% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.