Model year record

1994 Toyota Camry

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 364 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V155000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
104,928
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-08
Owners notified
1998-08-10

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Safety risk

THE NUT CAN EVENTUALLY COME OFF ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE STEERING SET NUT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal37
Vehicle speed control23100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline21
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar20185,000 mi
Air bags15
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components15
Power train: automatic transmission14
Engine and engine cooling: engine1267,320 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
Suspension: front9
Electrical system775 mi
Steering7128,000 mi
Tires7161,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling6
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6110,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5
Suspension5403 mi
Unknown or other5
Visibility: power window devices and controls565,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic4128,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4
Structure: body: door4
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4
Electrical system: ignition: switch3
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual3
Exterior lighting: headlights3
Interior lighting3
Power train3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Tires: tread/belt3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Electrical system: starter assembly2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Exterior lighting: tail lights2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes2183,000 mi
Structure: body2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Structure: frame and members2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Equipment1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1135,000 mi
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: column1
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure1403 mi
Structure: body: hood1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1
Wheels: rim1

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.