Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH or above, the vehicle was shuddering with a whining sound coming from the front-end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the ECO light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who had previously updated the ECM software under a Warranty Enhancement Program. The failure persisted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,069.
There is a steering damper that is used in the electric steering box on many Toyota models. The damper breaks down and the vehicles develop a clunk from the steering column. I don't find any recall for this problem. Toyota cannot tell me if there is a safety issue when the damper breaks down or if it is merely an annoyance from the clunking noise. There are many YouTube videos showing the replacement of the damper. Since these steering dampers commonly fail, it seems important to know if there is a safety issue.
While driving at highway speeds the steering seems to "stick" a little. I would explain it as the front end seems to pull from side to side, and then the drive wheels seen to stick so you have to fight with the steering wheel to get the vehicle to maintain lane travel. The dash lights came on that same night when this started. Maintenance req, airbag, seatbelt, battery, brake, low tire pressure, and traction Control lights all came on. They remain on and have not gone off.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the steering shifted to the driver's side abruptly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the vehicle experienced steering wheel balancer failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Car has been vibrating anytime it goes above 40-45 mph. Mechanic recommended to change the cv axle which I did and I still have same problem. On highways it shakes so much that sometimes it feels like I may loose control of my steering wheel. There's a knocking sound while going on bumps and speed breakers. Check engine light came twice and it was reset by saying its false positive.
Driving down highway at 60mph. Vehicle down the road slowed to enter merchant lot. Applied brake. Something snapped, steering locked, wheels locked, tires kicked out. Total loss of control of the vehicle. Skidded down the road until impacting the other vehicle on the side, pushing it back into traffic and continuing several feet until coming to rest in the ditch about 30 feet from several vehicles in the merchant lot. Tie rod broke. No airbags deployed, though I was told it was because of where my vehicle was hit was why they didn't deploy.
Just about completely stopped at stop sign at end of street - without warning car accelerated extremely fast, crossed 2-lane street - drove into church parking lot on an incline turned and back across the 2-lane street and my vehicle hit neighbor's truck head on. Both cars totalled. Had absolutely no control of steering and brakes did not stop the vehicle. Police took report - my passenger and I told the same sequence of events as well as a neighbor who saw everything that happened. Every single airbag went off.
At 59000 miles the transmission torque converter was replaced .shortly after that I noticed the car seems to be all over the road . This has gotten much worst.specially on windy days . Can not take a exit or change lanes with out feeling like the rear end is going to break free . If on the highway and road comes into a curve feels like your going to loose control . I've had several repair shops look at this car . They drove it and experienced it . Wast told how do you drive that car. Contacted Toyota several times do have a file number. Requesting to meet a rep at anylocal dealer to test drive this car . Was told they don't do that. Was told to take it back to dealer who did transmission if related repair under warranty . …
Steering wheel does not return to center after right turns every time. It happens in wet or dry conditions. It happens at any speed and any angle of turn. The problem is too intermittent to reproduce. There is a pop or grind in the steering wheel while in a turn and forcing the wheel back to center. The pop happens in left or right turns after the wheel has turned fully in either direction and has to be forced to return to center. The pop is also intermittent and cannot be reproduced on demand. Both problems are becoming more frequent but not enough to reproduce for repair according to Toyota of America. The problem also happens in wet or dry condition and any temperature from florida to virginia.
Sirius xm radio has a radio device for cars that do not have a built in xm radio. The problem is that it comes with a 20 foot cord. It is meant to be placed on the dashboard. The cord goes through the car and is placed on top of the car. My cord got stuck in my steering wheel and snapped the clock spring. This is a very serious problem as all my capabilities were restricted. My horn, airbag and controls were not operable. This was because the clock spring got severed. It is a severe safety hazard. The vehicle was in motion.
Steering complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2014 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Toyota Camry, 5% of the model year's 455 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2014 Toyota Camry steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2014 Toyota Camry, though it has 3 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 2014 Toyota Camry steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles, and 43% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries 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.