2016 Toyota Camry: Bottoms out over bumps
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2016 Camry report: bottoms out over bumps. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 8,250 miles.
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints for the 2016 Camry in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11242817 (filed 08/09/2019): “I had the car since it had 7 miles on it. it only has 24k on it now. i have had alignment issues constantly, steering is loose and tires are wearing fast i have already had to replace all 4 before it hit 10k miles. now they are worn again due to alignment…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11064290 (filed 01/22/2018): “When ever you press the brakes make roaring sound when at speed of 60 or above on highway and sometimes misses the brake when you push it to stop. when you reverse or turn right or left different kind of noises comes from suspension and sounds like something …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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