1997 TOYOTA CAMRY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
685
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
33
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
The 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY has received a total of 685 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 33 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (40 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (34 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (31 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY, potentially affecting up to 890,649 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.
View full details →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.
View full details →Recall 97V213000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 289,326 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A POSSIBLE JAMMING OF THE LOCK PIN OF THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY EVEN WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
Consequence: UNDER SUCH A CONDITION, SHOULD A DRIVER FAIL TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO "PARK" POSITION AND ALSO FAIL TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY DOWN A SLOPE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID.
View full details →Recall 97V156000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
| 18,746 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN,MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NOTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. A CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHERE ACCUMULATED MOISTURE CAN TEMPORARILY FREEZE IN THE BRAKE VACUUM HOSE IF THE VEHICLE IS USED IN EXTREMELY COLD CLIMATES...
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ELIMINATION OF VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES THAT CAN INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
685 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
In January my starter caught on fire while driving down the road, and again in April causing me to lose days of work. Caused positive cable to battery to melt.
In January my starter caught on fire while driving down the road, and again in April causing me to lose days of work. Caused positive cable to battery to melt.
The steering wheel is set off center to the right of the driver. Yes it is available upon request. Causes extreme back pains. Has not been inspected by police or insurance reps. Has not been inspected yet. No warning lights or messages in car dash for this. Since I had the car noticed this.
STEERING WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR ARE LOOSE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE IGNITION ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND THE HYDRAULIC PARTS SEEMS TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING . THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIMMED IT IS HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.
STEERING WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR ARE LOOSE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE IGNITION ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND THE HYDRAULIC PARTS SEEMS TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING . THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIMMED IT IS HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TC01029 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
INFORMATION REGARDING KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID. *YD
BO02501 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
SUBJECT REGARDING SUNVISOR VANITY MIRROR IMPROVEMENT. *YD
NV00700 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
EXPERIENCING WIND / ROAD NOISE HEARD AROUND THE DOOR MIRRIORS OF SOME VEHICLES STARTING WITH VARIOUS VIN RANGES. *TT
BO01500 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS PROCEDURES TO INSTALL DOOR MIRRORS. *TT
BO02199 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERRUPTION IN SUNROOF OPERATION NOT OPENING OR CLOSING. *TT
BO01999 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
EXPERIENCING WIND / ROAD NOISE HEARD AROUND THE DOOR MIRRORS ON SOME JAPAN PRODUCED VEHICLES. *TT
BR00199 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONCERNS WITH FRONT BRAKES MAKING A GROAN OR GRINDING NOISE FOR VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
BO03398 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE HAS BEEN REVISED IN ORDER TO PREVENT RATTLES CAUSED BY BROKEN CLIPS. *YC
BO03198 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
INFORMATION ON HOOD PROP ROD SUPPORT CLAMP IMPROVEMENT. *YC
BO03098 — STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION ON REAR CONSOLE BOX IMPROVEMENTS. *YC
Showing 10 of 33 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CAMRY
- 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY — 646 complaints
- 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY — 334 complaints
- 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY — 364 complaints
- 1995 TOYOTA CAMRY — 373 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY — 567 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY (current)
- 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY — 751 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY — 661 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY — 575 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY — 356 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY — 1,183 complaints
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