1996 TOYOTA CAMRY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

567

Owner Complaints

69 Crashes 9 Fires 6 Deaths

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY

The 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY has received a total of 567 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (36 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (29 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (26 complaints).

Recalls for the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY, potentially affecting up to 679,519 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,921 vehicles affected

Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

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Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 27,176 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 99V307000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

| 540,037 vehicles affected

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

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.

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Recall 96V037000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

| 756 vehicles affected

Defect: THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE BULB HOLDERS OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT HEAT RESISTANCE. WHEN THE BULB IS ILLUMINATED, THE RESULTING HIGH TEMPERATURE CAN CAUSE THE BULB HOLDER TO DEFORM.

Consequence: AS THE BULB HOLDER DEFORMS, THE BULB CAN LOSE ELECTRICAL CONTACT, RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE LAMP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR COMBINATION LAMP BULB HOLDER TO SEE IF IT IS THE DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE DEFECTIVE BULB HOLDER TOGETHER WITH THE WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED WITH A CORRECT BULB HOLDER AND HARNESS.

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Recall 96E001000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 5,145 vehicles affected

Defect: THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.

Consequence: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES.

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Owner Complaints for the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY

567 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 36 11 Crashes 1 Fire 8 Injuries 4 Deaths
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 29 22 Crashes 1 Fire 28 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 26 1 Fire
Tires
Complaints: 23 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 20 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 20
Air Bags
Complaints: 19 11 Crashes 13 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 17 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 17
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 13 5 Crashes 3 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 13 1 Crash
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 11
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 11
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 10
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 9
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 9
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 7 1 Injury
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 7
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 7
Electrical System
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 6 4 Fires
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 6
Seats
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 5
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 5
Seat Belts
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 5
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 5
Structurebody
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 4
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 3
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11385727 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
THE STEERING SUCKS IVE TRIED EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING IT STILL DRIVES MY SUCKS
#11385727 | STEERING | | N/A miles
THE STEERING SUCKS IVE TRIED EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING IT STILL DRIVES MY SUCKS
#11385727 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
THE STEERING SUCKS IVE TRIED EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING IT STILL DRIVES MY SUCKS
#11245820 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
MY 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY IS LISTED UNDER THE "AIRBAGS" UNREPORTED RECALL FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. PLEASE ADVISE.
#10945355 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 222,198 miles
I AM THE OWNER OF THE 96 TOYOTA CAMRY IDENTIFIED BY THE VIN NUMBER PROVIDED. I HAVE EXPERIENCED AN ABNORMAL SPEEDING OF MY CAR AS EXPLAINED BELOW: THIS PAST FRIDAY, JAN 13TH ABOUT 6:30 PM CENTRAL TIME, I WAS TRAVELING ON I-65 SOUTH (FROM BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA TO HOOVER, ALABAMA). ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES ON THE ROAD, WHEN I WAS JUST ABOUT TO REACH MY DESTINATION, MY VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING ABRUPTLY EVEN WHEN THE FOOT WAS OFF THE PEDAL. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES BUT THE ENGINE KEPT REVVING UPWARDS OF 3000 RPM. IN GREAT DISTRESS, PRAYING TO JESUS, I KEPT HARDLY PRESSING THE BRAKES AND WAS ABLE TO SHIFT GEAR TO NEUTRAL. IT STARTED REVIVING UP HIGHER IN NEUTRAL. SHIFTED TO PARK AND STOPPED THE ENGINE. IT SEEMS, THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE DESIGN OF THROTTLE OR THE PARTS INVOLVED IN THE VEHICLE'S SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM. I TOWED THE VEHICLE TO MY PLACE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE AND ADVICE ME IF I HAVE TO REACH OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR A CAR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

970603 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELIMINATING HUMMING NOISES. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY.

Investigation PE01024 — SUSPENSION Closed

Opened:

SUSPENSION COIL SPRING

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