1996 Toyota Camry Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 6%of 417 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Toyota Camry, 6% of the 417 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Unintended acceleration. I was turning a corner with my foot slightly on the brake. Suddenly the car lunged ahead at a fast speed without me having my foot on the gas pedal. Then jumped a curb and flattened a stop sign. The car was then heading towards a chain-link fence surrounding a multitude of high electrical towers. I turned the wheel to my right and bounced down the curb onto the street. I was heading towards some lawn mower trailers. I had both feet on the brake pressing down as hard as I could, but the car did not slow down. Suddenly the engine died and the car stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10748866, filed 2015-08, 77,000 miles“Fuel system: for about the last year and a half, certain mornings my car wouldn\\'t start by simply turning the ignition; I had to try it the \\"old fashioned\\" way and depress the gas pedal several times prior to turning the ignition key. Power window: the driver side power window motor sounds like it is dying; it takes quite a long time for the window to open and close. Other: the driver side interior door handle just broke off in my hand four (4) weeks ago!!! Please bear in mind that this car has less than 29,000 miles and is very well maintained. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070135, filed 2004-01, 28,000 miles“The idle speed control valve was replaced because the vehicle had difficulties starting. The problem still occurred and was replaced 7 more times. The consumer found information on a Toyota report which indicated that the EGR valve and the fuel pressure regulator were preventing the vehicle from starting.”
NHTSA complaint #10009863, filed 2003-03, 7,128 miles“The idle speed control valves on two 1996 Toyota Camry's sold in california, fail every 20,000 to 30,000 miles, and require replacement at a cost of approximately $425.00 per replacement. This is not normal wear in other cars solid in california. There have been three failures per car.”
NHTSA complaint #10014148, filed 2003-04, 57,000 miles“Idle problem. Taken to mechanic twice. Have replaced isc valve at least once a year since 1996 (twice in 1997 and 1998), in the last year car has stalled when slowing down to complete engine shutdown in middle of roadway. Engine takes a few tries to start again.”
NHTSA complaint #10070209, filed 2004-01, 64,600 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 8 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 40 | 15% |
| 2019 | 85 | 21% |
| 2018 | 105 | 14% |
| 2017 | 8 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 31 | 7% |
| 2013 | 12 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 3% |
| 2009 | 21 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 62 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 26 | 4% |
| 2004 | 29 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 38 | 4% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 | 15 | 3% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 10 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 9 | 6% |
| 1990 | 10 | 7% |
| 1989 | 16 | 14% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 11 | 19% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 Toyota Camry
76 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsVehicle speed control
50 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsTires
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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