1996 Toyota Camry Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 7%of 417 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,582miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Toyota Camry, 7% of the 417 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,582 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The front driver side suspension coil spring snapped while driving in reverse to move out of a parking space and fractured the end of the spring and scored the tire wall. The microscopic observation of the fractured surface showed dark crystals embedded in the steel. The air conditioner did not blow cold air, the dealer replaced the condensor and receiver dryer”
NHTSA complaint #10021619, filed 2003-05, 200,000 miles“While driving 55 MPH, the consumer lost steering control of the vehicle, when that occurred, the consumer applied the brakes, which caused the vehicle to spin around. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the front control arm had snapped.”
NHTSA complaint #10042192, filed 2003-11, 14,289 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Toyota Camry xle. The contact was driving 15 MPH when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise from the rear, similar to a thump. The steering then became difficult and the contact began having difficulties steering the vehicle straight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised that the sway bar and front end suspension failed. In addition, the springs and struts were fractured, an oil leak was discovered and the dealer recommended a front end alignment. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 127,510 and the current mileage was 127,555.”
NHTSA complaint #10416263, filed 2011-07, 127,510 miles“The vehicle experienced stalling/starting problems, which was caused by the EGR valve, the fuel pressure regulator and the idle speed control valve, which were all replaced, the tires experienced uneven tire wear, the brakes failed, there were transmission, driveline and steering problems, the o-ring was replaced, and also the vehicle began to exhibit engine oil sludge.”
NHTSA complaint #10011428, filed 2003-03“Consumer was parked in driveway getting ready to back up and front spring coil popped through tire on driver's front side. Consumer didn't have any signs driving home from work. Tire was taken off, and what was left had a big blotch in metal. It was broken in half, only top part was attached to vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealer, and warranty coverage was for 36,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #888366, filed 2001-05Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 24 | 5% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 44 | 7% |
| 2010 | 35 | 6% |
| 2009 | 70 | 5% |
| 2008 | 35 | 4% |
| 2007 | 96 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 15 | 2% |
| 2004 | 20 | 3% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 34 | 4% |
| 2001 | 22 | 8% |
| 2000 | 28 | 6% |
| 1999 | 34 | 7% |
| 1998 | 70 | 12% |
| 1997 | 70 | 13% |
| 1996 | 28 | 7% |
| 1995 | 14 | 5% |
| 1994 | 16 | 6% |
| 1993 | 8 | 3% |
| 1992 | 9 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 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 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsFuel 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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