| Issue ID | 1647945 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11311857 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | CAMRY HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 23/02/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering stiffens up tremendously and then loosen. Took car to toyota for service and was told a steering shaft (believe that was what he called it) is the problem and it is going to be $770. The gentleman at the dealership also informed me that i am the 3rd person in a month with a 2018 camry to come in with this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATCO, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4T1B31HK2JUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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