I took delivery of a 2007 Camry LE early last evening. Today I notice that when I am driving straight down the road, that the steering wheel seems off center (to the right) by about 10-15 degrees. In other words, if you dissected the Toyota logo on the wheel, it would be angled to the right. What's up with this? I hope it's servicable!
is your car drifting to the same direction, or is it driving straight? might just need an alignment... either way, i would say bring it back to the dealer.. after all, u just bought it so it should be perfect
Normally, when the steering wheel isn't straight, it's because the car isn't tracking straight either and an alignment would cure that. They should re-center the steering wheel if necessary as well.
As the others have said, it needs an alignment. One of the first steps in an alignment is to center the steering wheel. Then, all other specifications for the alignment are taken from that point. Take it back to the dealership.
Actually, centering the steering wheel isn't one of the first things that is done.
They will first align the rear of the vehicle. Then they will align the front using the rear as a reference. When they align the front they will center the steering wheel at that time.
If you haven't balanced your tires yet, tell them you have a vibration at highway speeds. Then say that for that reason you want the tires rotated and balanced.
For the alignment and the rotate and balance warranty pays better than customer pay. If they have half a brain they will be more than happy to complete the services you request.
If you have any problems, just post here. I'll do my best to help you out.
I had mine in for pulling to the left last Friday. They confirmed it and did a 4 wheel alignment but it is still pulling to the left. Can it be something else or did they mess up on the alignment? :sosad:
I had mine in for pulling to the left last Friday. They confirmed it and did a 4 wheel alignment but it is still pulling to the left. Can it be something else or did they mess up on the alignment? :sosad:
Thanks TRD, When I had it in last week the tech verified it was pulling to the left, the did thse 4 wheel alignment, switch the left and right front tires and checked the air pressure.
I really don't think it's the roads because it seems to do it on all different types of roads. I even had a friend drive it without telling the problem to see how he liked the way it drives and he thought it drove great but was pulling to the left. I really wished they had fixed it the 1st time because when I leave the car at the dealer I have to pay $25 for a rental.
I read on another thread that someone had to have their rotors replaced as well as the alignment. Have you heard of any problems like that?
Thanks TRD, When I had it in last week the tech verified it was pulling to the left, the did thse 4 wheel alignment, switch the left and right front tires and checked the air pressure.
I really don't think it's the roads because it seems to do it on all different types of roads. I even had a friend drive it without telling the problem to see how he liked the way it drives and he thought it drove great but was pulling to the left. I really wished they had fixed it the 1st time because when I leave the car at the dealer I have to pay $25 for a rental.
I read on another thread that someone had to have their rotors replaced as well as the alignment. Have you heard of any problems like that?
I will add it to my sig later but I am driving a 2007 Camry XLE with about 8,000 miles on it but it has had the problem since new. I just got it the day before Christmas so it still seems new to me. I drive about a 125 miles a day and love the car but it would be easier to drive if it didn't pull. It rides great, gets great mileage, and quiet inside. I had a 2005 Montego before that spent more time in the shop than on the road so I feel this is a minor inconveinence but any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
i just took mine in yesterday and they fixed it, all they did was cross rotated the front tires and now there is not pull, i think it was the radial pull that was causing it.
I will add it to my sig later but I am driving a 2007 Camry XLE with about 8,000 miles on it but it has had the problem since new. I just got it the day before Christmas so it still seems new to me. I drive about a 125 miles a day and love the car but it would be easier to drive if it didn't pull. It rides great, gets great mileage, and quiet inside. I had a 2005 Montego before that spent more time in the shop than on the road so I feel this is a minor inconveinence but any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
So, is this pull to the road crown normal with 2007 Camry?
I'm having this very same problem with my XLE V6. My dealer just did a full 4 wheel alignment and it did not fix the problem. Delaer keeps telling me that this is "normal". I do a lot of highway travel and it just doesn't feel natural. My steering wheel has to point to 11 o'clock position if I'm in the outside lane (slow lane) or 1 o'clock position if I'm in the inside lane (fast lane). If I straighted the steering wheel then it immediately starts drifting into the next lane. I've owned Accords, Civic SIs, Maxima, Mazda 3, BMW 3and a Audi A6 before but I've never had this problem before? Is this something I'm gonna have to live with?
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