Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
On two occasions (August 2019 and October 27, 2019) when pulling in to my driveway I experienced unintentional acceleration by the vehicle. The second time the car rammed into a post on my house and the airbag deployed fracturing my sternum in three places.
I purchased my 2011 Camry sle used through the Toyota dealer in jan. 2014, my vehicle I have owned for just over a year before I noticed this issue. I had brand new tires put on the car immediately after purchasing. Now, a year later, I feel a vibration in the steering wheel when driving at higher speeds of 55-70mph. I took my car in to have the tires checked where I purchased them and was informed that my front struts were leaking causing the vibration and my tires to wear uneven (high/low spots in all tires). I brought my car to Toyota (after having been there the week before for a service) and was told they were only leaking slightly and they were not required to replace them with the amount leaking. I was never informed of any leaking issues at my service and it was even noted that they were checked and fine. …
As I am checking my credit report I decided to look at the vehicle report an I see recalls that I never new anything about, two recalls. I recall recently having issues with said recall, control arms, one of said recall in question, now I hadn't purchased this vehicle long after the recall, as I stated did not get a letter nor did the dealership say anything, as I have gotten regular oil changes with the recall time frame, my car was hit on the street while parked in 2017, but I was told the controls arms problem was not a result of that, I had taken my vehicle to several Toyota dealers an they said they couldn't see t find anything, an eventually one dealer fix it, under my warranty. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel shook. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V732000 (suspension) at lowe's Toyota (375 houston lake rd, warner robins, ga 31088), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle and the steering wheel continued to shake. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the front rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While making a left or right turn at unknown speeds, an abnormal clicking sound emitted from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the ball joint May needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V732000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 46,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While driving 60 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle uncontrollably vibrated. Also, while turning the steering wheel, it felt as if it would detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the front lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While driving 40 MPH, a loud noise was coming from the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that all four struts were leaking and the tires were damaged. As a result, both needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,400. Ma 10/21/15 the consumer stated he is on his third set of tires. Updated 03/31/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Camry. While driving at 55 MPH and attempting to decelerate, the vehicle started shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the vehicle needed an alignment, the tires needed to be balanced, and the rotors were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
I took my car in for an oil change and the 30K miles maintenance check up and even though the vehicle (Toyota Camry le 2011 ) is less than 5 years old and has about 38,500 miles, the front struts are leaking and need to be replaced as per my dealership mechanic. Could this be a defect, for I have read others complain about the same issue? I am the first owner of the car and bought it brand new with 7 miles from a Toyota dealer.
I believe my car is one of the cars that should have been listed in Toyota recall I'd: 227548. I have the same issue with my car, that's listed in this recall. But my VIN isn't listed. When I turn my wheel to the right tightly I here a grinding sound, I took my car to be suspected and was give the diagnosis of my suspension and something about the ball joint
Related recalls
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Camry vehicles manufactured March 8, 2011, to July 20, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Suspension complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2011 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Toyota Camry, 7% of the model year's 601 complaints. The component named most often is rear (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2011 Toyota Camry suspension problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-732 (lower arm, Nov 13, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2011 Toyota Camry suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 41,000 miles, and 31% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to suspension 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.