1997 Toyota Camry Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 555 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Toyota Camry, 3% of the 555 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,000 miles. 2 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.
“On march 13, 2007 at approximately 9:30 p.m. As I was exiting a parking lot and turned left on page street in stoughton, mass. My 1997 Toyota Camry started to accelerate. There was a car with two occupants stopped at a red light approximately 1/5 of a mile in front of me. As I accelerated faster and faster with my 9 year old granddaughter in the back seat I tried to stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10322762, filed 2010-03“I am unable to get a tether anchorage installed in my vehicle, and want to know how I can go about getting one and having it installed. Toyota has told me they cannot sell me the part or have it installed, because the bolt is not approved by the us government. Help please!”
NHTSA complaint #724756, filed 2000-06“The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 97v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a brake vacuum hose leak and traction failure. The track off warning indicator was reset and the master cylinder was replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but was not able to assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 147,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11171375, filed 2019-01, 147,000 miles“Model graco 74038nm dated 10-11-01; was driving vehicle when it suddenly hydroplaned, spinned around and hit the guard rail. This caused the harness straps and the clip on the child seat to break apart and seperate. Insurance company has totaled the vehicle. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8020152, filed 2002-10“While traveling on highway 3-year old, who was seating in a car seat directly behind driver's seat, rapped rear shoulder belt around his neck with tension set, almost was choked by belt. Police officer had to cut seat belt off son's neck with a knife.”
NHTSA complaint #539626, filed 1998-10Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 17% |
| 2023 | 18 | 28% |
| 2022 | 8 | 12% |
| 2021 | 22 | 14% |
| 2020 | 47 | 17% |
| 2019 | 65 | 16% |
| 2018 | 98 | 13% |
| 2017 | 32 | 22% |
| 2016 | 34 | 18% |
| 2015 | 26 | 10% |
| 2014 | 71 | 16% |
| 2013 | 47 | 17% |
| 2012 | 84 | 14% |
| 2011 | 118 | 20% |
| 2010 | 84 | 14% |
| 2009 | 176 | 14% |
| 2008 | 106 | 11% |
| 2007 | 246 | 9% |
| 2006 | 14 | 4% |
| 2005 | 26 | 4% |
| 2004 | 20 | 3% |
| 2003 | 23 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 18 | 4% |
| 1999 | 17 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 | 18 | 3% |
| 1996 | 18 | 4% |
| 1995 | 15 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
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