10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,909 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1997 Toyota Camry:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #7

Dec 262014

Camry 4-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
1997 Toyota Camry traveling at or about 30 mph struck a standing/stopped vehicle from the rear. Standing vehicle struck rear end of car in front. 1997 Toyota driver sustained multiple, bodily injuries. Facial injuries include lip/mouth contusion, eye socket bruises from striking steering wheel. Steering wheel air bag did not open. Other bodily injuries includes large interior right knee hematoma, broken left foot requiring immediate installation of metal plate & screws & multiple bruises to both legs. Driver is WW2 vet & is scheduled for 3 weeks rehab in care facility. Car is currently a local salvage yard awaiting disposition within 2 days. Police report 902361501 on file at avon Indiana police department & indicates driver air bag did not open.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #6

Apr 102013

Camry 4-cyl

  • 190,362 miles
My rear suspension cross member is rusted and broke into two pieces on the drivers side close to the mounting bolts.

- Elkhart, IN, USA

problem #5

Jul 012012

Camry

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the hood detached and flew off the vehicle while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was caused by the hinges failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

- Monona, WI, USA

problem #4

Oct 022000

(reported on)

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's sun visor snapped off the retaining clip, hitting driver on the forehead.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #3

Dec 141999

(reported on)

Camry

  • miles
With more then two passengers bottom of auto scrapes the surface of road.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Design of the vehicle is too low to the ground cousing damage on the car.

- Huntington, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 011997

Camry

  • miles
There is shaking in the tire, and the tirers are out of balance. Also, there is a loud sound coming from the structure.

- Larchmont, NY, USA