1997 Toyota Camry Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Toyota Camry, 2% of the 555 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the driver attempted to turn on the air conditioner (A/C) when a solid liquid started spilling out of the vents. Dealer stated that there was a defect in the A/C refrigerator.”
NHTSA complaint #10046654, filed 2003-11, 87,000 miles“5incidents: 1) mildew odor from aircondition (brought car to check--date not available). The aircondition was replaced with either new or used part. 2) went to reno (snowing) and the aircondition (hot/cold) did not defrost properly on the windshield. All fogged with no visibility. I sticked my head to the side window and drive very slowly & on a slow lane behind a huge truck--it was very dangerous and scary!!!!! 3) periodically, the left signal light flash too fast but by hitting the front side of the car it's went back to normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075116, filed 2004-06“While driving, the made a loud clanking noise which seemed to be coming from the front. When the consumer stopped and the applied the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. The driver informed the mechanic that this problem continued to happen over and over and the problem is still there and has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information. The consumers radio went out in the vehicle. The vehicle passenger seat belt sticks. Vehicle trunk light does not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10092351, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
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- 10188913Feb 3, 2021TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10174891Apr 7, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890Apr 6, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01…
- 10145749Aug 31, 2018Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Aug 31, 2018Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953Jul 31, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed…
- 10131713Jan 11, 2018TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01…
- 10133649Nov 21, 2017TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 11 | 2% |
| 2009 | 18 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 34 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 9 | 2% |
| 1991 | 21 | 14% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Camry
108 complaintsEngine cooling
96 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsSeats
30 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology