1997 TOYOTA CAMRY

4 recalls, 685 complaints - 145 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.

540,037 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A POSSIBLE JAMMING OF THE LOCK PIN OF THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY EVEN WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN THE "PARK" POSITION.

Consequence

UNDER SUCH A CONDITION, SHOULD A DRIVER FAIL TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO "PARK" POSITION AND ALSO FAIL TO ACTIVATE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY DOWN A SLOPE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID.

289,326 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN,MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NOTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. A CONDITION ... Read more

Consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ELIMINATION OF VACUUM ASSIST TO THE BRAKES THAT CAN INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.

18,746 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Complaint Statistics

685 total complaints 93 crashes 29 fires 74 injuries 3 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	40
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	34
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	31
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	27
SUSPENSION	27
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	25
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	24
SUSPENSION:FRONT	23
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	23
AIR BAGS	18

Incident date: Apr 13, 2024

The steering became hard as I turned into a parking space at the doctor's office. It has happened 4 or 5 times since then usually at low speeds. i have been extremely cautious since the first time. It is my mother vehicle, but I was driving it at the times the steering became hard/stiff.

Incident date: Apr 13, 2024

Car was lane corrected into other lane and started accelerating. Like getting hit by a bumper in a pinball machine. Avoided a head on collision but managed to safety maneuver into a fence instead of a tree.

Crash

Incident date: Jul 31, 2023

fuel tank leaking gasoline from tanks seams and hose nipple, second owned vehicle with same problem. now the vehicle has strong gas smell and is leaking gasoline when driven in a incline. It threw a p0442 "evap leak small" thats why i checked the fault. All these steel tanks seem to rust where the s... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2020

STEERING WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR ARE LOOSE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE IGNITION ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE SERVICE BRAKES AND THE HYDRAULIC PARTS SEEMS TO WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING . THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIMMED IT IS HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE IS PARKED I... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2020

Incident date: Dec 3, 2019

BOUGHT THE CAR USED AND THE CAR RAN WELL BUT NOW THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. IT WOULD SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME BUT NOW IS OUT COMPLETELY. WHICH SEEMS TO BE VERY MYSTERIOUS. I WAS SEARCJING TO SEE HOW COMMO. THE PROBLEM IS OR HAS BEEN. I THOUGHT THERE MIGHT. HAVE BEEN RECALLS ON THE TRANSMISSION BUT... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

TL* 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 TRACT... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

Incident date: Jan 1, 2014

I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF A RECALL FOR A CONDITION THAT ALLOWS THE KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE TRANSMISSION STILL IN DRIVE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL EVENTS WHEN I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, REMOVED THE KEY AND IT STARTED TO ROLL AWAY DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION BEING IN DRIVE.

Incident date: Nov 17, 2017

ENGINE IS BEGINNING TO USE ENGINE OIL BETWEEN CHANGES.

Incident date: Aug 8, 1997

SUMMARY VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN,MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. A CON... Read more

Incident date: Nov 9, 2007

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END DRIVER SIDE COLLISION. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN BOTH A SIDE IMPACT AND FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YAR... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 9, 1998

TAKATA RECALL 1997 CAMRY HAD A MALFUNCTION IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND OFF, PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INFLATED AND EJECTED OCCUPANT OUT OF VEHICLE. ARE 1997 TOYOTA AIR BAGS GOING TO BE RECALLED?

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 26, 2015

KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START CAR. STEERING WHEEL LOCK GOES IN AND OUT. EVENTUALLY (5-20 MINUTES) DO SOMETHING THAT WORKS (DON'T KNOW WHAT) AND CAR WILL START. WHEN IT HAPPENED ONCE, I FIGURED IT WAS AN ANOMALY. BUT IT HAS NOT HAPPENED FIVE TIMES AND I AM NOW IN CONSTANT WORRY ABOUT IT HAPPENING AG... Read more

Incident date: Feb 26, 2015

Incident date: Jan 8, 2014

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SOMETIMES STICKS AT A STOP WHEN PUSHED TO START MOVING FORWARD. I HAVE NOTICED THIS FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. *TR

Incident date: Jan 8, 2014

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SOMETIMES STICKS AT A STOP WHEN PUSHED TO START MOVING FORWARD. I HAVE NOTICED THIS FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS. *TR

Incident date: Jan 1, 2013

BOTH LEFT REAR AND RIGHT REAR SEAT BELTS NO LONGER RETRACT, MAKING FOR AN EXTREMELY LOOSE AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Incident date: Dec 26, 2014

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. STEE... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 26, 2014

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 26, 2014

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 26, 2013

THE BRAKE PEDAL BEGAN NEEDING TO BE PUSHED NEARLY OR ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THIS CONTINUED UNTIL THE BRAKE LINE WAS FIXED. *TR

Incident date: Sep 9, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2014

ON SATURDAY 8/23/14 I WAS DROVE ON SW WALKER IN BEAVERTON, OREGON WITH THE SPEED IS 45RPM. THEN I WAS SMELL THE GAS IN MY CAR. THE SMELL OF GAS MAKE ME HEADACHE VERY BAD. I DROVE HOME AND CHECKED UNDERNEATH FRONT OF THE CAR AND SEE THE LEAK LOOK LIKE OIL LEAK ON THE GROUND BUT THIS IS NOT THE OIL LE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MA... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 8, 2014

MY CAR MADE A WINING NOISE AND THEN A LOUD POP. I MANAGED TO GET IT OFF RT 40 AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THERE WAS SEVERE SMOKE. I DID ROLL DOWN MY WINDOW HALF WAY AND THEN SHUT CAR OFF TRIED THE UNLOCK BUTTON AND IT DID NOT WORK. I THEN CRAWLED OUT THE WINDOW AND RAN THE CA... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 16, 2014

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACED, LEAVING ME STRANDED ONCE AGAIN. MANAGED TO GET A FRIEND TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART FOR ME BUT NOW I CANNOT GET IT INSTALLED. THE KEY HAS TO BE IN THE ACC POSITION FOR IT TO GO IN BUT THE TAB THAT IT SLIDES INTO DOE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 12, 2014

Crash

Incident date: Oct 26, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE STRUTS WERE LEAKING OIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIL... Read more

Incident date: Nov 16, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO REPORT THE FAILU... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2013

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS AT A GAS STATION, AND ALMOST PARKED, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AND WAS UNSTOPPABLE. CONSEQUENTLY, HE CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE CONSUMER AND HIS PASSENGER WERE INJURED.

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jun 12, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCHES FOR ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT EACH LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED FOUR OF THE FIVE LATCHES ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 10, 2013

MY REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER IS RUSTED AND BROKE INTO TWO PIECES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CLOSE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *TR

Incident date: Apr 10, 2013

MY REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER IS RUSTED AND BROKE INTO TWO PIECES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CLOSE TO THE MOUNTING BOLTS. *TR

Incident date: Nov 21, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE DRIVER STARTED TO HEAR A LOUD NOISE. A FEW MILES LATER THE DRIVER SAW ORANGE FLAMES COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE DRIVER THREW DIRT ONTO THE ENGINE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 1, 2012

TL* 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 VEHIC... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2011

PLEASE SEE THE INFORMATION BELOW, AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP ME PURSUE THIS MATTER. AT THE VERY LEAST, I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST TOYOTA AND LUCAS OIL. > ATTORNEY COMMENT: THE WEBSITE FOR LUCAS OIL REGARDING ITS STOP LEAK PRODUCT SAYS THAT IT REPAIRS WORN SEALS WITHOUT RISK OF ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 8, 2011

BACKING DOWN ACCESS ROAD TO PARKING LOT, BOAT RAMP AND RECREATION AREA. HAD FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN SUDDEN ACCELERATION ENDANGERED CAR AND DRIVER. DIRECTED CAR INTO THE SIDE OF A PARKED TRUCK TO AVOID CRASHING INTO AREA WHERE PEOPLE WERE WORKING, AND ALSO TO AVOID GOING INTO RIVER WHICH WAS VERY CLO... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 1, 2011

CONNECTING ROD FAILURE. WHILE I WAS CHECKING MY BATTERY, THE ENGINE EXPLODED, BLOWING A 4" HOLE ON THE ENGINE BODY AND SPREADING PIECES OF THE CONNECTING ROD AROUND THE YARD. NO PRIOR SIGNS HAD INDICATED ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE. ENGINE WAS RUNNING FINE UP TO THE LAST SECOND BEFORE THE E... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT WOULD NOT LONGER MOVE BACK OR FORWARD IN THE SEAT TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE SEAT TRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2010

WITH MY RIGHT FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, PREPARED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN PARKING IN THE CARPORT STALL THERE WAS INSTEAD A SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND THE CAR "JUMPED" OVER THE CONCRETE CURB ON THE FLOOR AND BROKE THROUGH THE CARPORT WALL. ANOTHER PROBLEM OCCURRED SOME YEARS EARLIER WHEN THE GAS ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 11, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE BEHIND IT. NO ONE WAS INJURED CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROX... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 1, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH GOODYEAR KELLY NAVIGATOR GOLD TIRES. THE TIRE SIZE WAS P195/70/R14 AND THE DOT NUMBER WAS M7RW17KR2407. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATES, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. W... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2010

I HAD NOT USED MY VEHICLE FOR A FEW DAYS AND WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT EARLY IN THE MORNING, I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STIFF AND WAS NOT SPINNING BACK INTO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER MAKING A TURN. THE STIFFNESS WAS LESS PRONOUNCED AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR A BIT. *TR

Incident date: Apr 20, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, SPUN AROUND TWICE AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 20, 2005

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT INVOLUNTARILY SLIDES BACK WITH MINIMAL PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE DEALER WAS NOT FAMILIAR... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2007

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... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Showing 50 of 685 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	28.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	29.0	23.0	Regular	$2,700
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	24.0	19.0	Regular	$3,300
3.0L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	26.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY

145 manufacturer communications from 113 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	13
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	12
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	10
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES	5
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	5
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	4

140000 AIR BAGS

TSB: 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 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

190000 TIRES

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom

200000 WHEELS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: 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 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: 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, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: 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 versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: 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, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed

350000 EQUIPMENT

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update on Technician Certification Requirements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs. The following recommendations are intended to provide general

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the

130000 VISIBILITY

The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.

100000 POWER TRAIN

The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when

050000 PARKING BRAKE

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

050000 PARKING BRAKE

A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B

350000 EQUIPMENT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guide

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.

140000 AIR BAGS

Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devi

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

100000 POWER TRAIN

A541E TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

1997 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. DIAGNOSTICS - ENGINE (5S-FE) 00400-RM503-U1. *TT 00400-RM654-U1. 1999 CAMRY. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE BANK 1 AND BANK 2 A/F AND 02 IDENTIFICATION. VARIOUS TOYOTA MODELS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

OWNER RENOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLETED SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS AND LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGNS. *MR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION VOL II. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BEARING O-RING SERVICE TIP. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT

010000 STEERING

SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING RACK END NOISE. *TT

103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

INFORMATION REGARDING KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID. *YD

151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *YD

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

SUBJECT REGARDING SUNVISOR VANITY MIRROR IMPROVEMENT. *YD

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER RENOTIFICATION OF NON COMPLETED SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAINGNS. *ET

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF DIAGNOSTIC TIPS *ET

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Replacement vin plates.

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

SUBJECT REGARDING LEAKS INTO TRUNK. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INTRODUCING A FIELD FIX FOR INCIDENTS OF MOISTURE AND ODORS PERMEATING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT FLAPS MAY HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR MISSING. REPLACING THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT WILL REMEDY

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERRUPTION IN SUNROOF OPERATION (NOT OPENING OR CLOSING). *TT

010000 STEERING

INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *MR

046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF THE ABS SPEED SENSOR PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF THE REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION. *MR

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER RENOTIFICATION ON NON-COMPLETED SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO SUPPLEMENT THE REPAIR MANUAL TO ASSURE CORRECT CABLE ROUTING OF THE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY DURING A SERVICE REPAIR, HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. *MJS

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

INFORMATION REGARDING HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. *MR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPLEMENT THE REPAIR MANUAL TO ASSURE CORRECT CABLE ROUTING OF THE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY DURING A SERVICE REPAIR. *TT

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE STATES THAT A DETAILED BULLETIN WITH DOOR MIRROR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HAS BEEN ISSUED. *TT

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

EXPERIENCING WIND / ROAD NOISE HEARD AROUND THE DOOR MIRRIORS OF SOME VEHICLES STARTING WITH VARIOUS VIN RANGES. *TT

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS PROCEDURES TO INSTALL DOOR MIRRORS. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SUBJECT ON FRONT BRAKE NOISE 97-98 CAMRY L4. *MJS

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133 PRESENT. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERRUPTION IN SUNROOF OPERATION NOT OPENING OR CLOSING. *TT

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

EXPERIENCING WIND / ROAD NOISE HEARD AROUND THE DOOR MIRRORS ON SOME JAPAN PRODUCED VEHICLES. *TT

010000 STEERING

TOYOTA WILL INITIATE A SPEICAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME 5S-FE EQUIPPED VEHICLES AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONDITIONS WITH SOME 5S-FE EQUIPPED AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MIL

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

NEW FRONT BRAKE PAD KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN OR GRINDING NOISE ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SUBJECT ON HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT ON CENTER CONSOLE LATCH IMPROVEMENTS. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE NOISE. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

CONCERNS WITH FRONT BRAKES MAKING A GROAN OR GRINDING NOISE FOR VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH ON VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT

354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

SUBJECT REGARDING TOYOTA DINGHY TOWING GUIDE. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED TIMING BELT TENSION SPRING. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

BRIEF INFORMATION ON FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

A INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE HAS BEEN REVISED IN ORDER TO PREVENT RATTLES CAUSED BY BROKEN CLIPS. *YC

162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

INFORMATION ON HOOD PROP ROD SUPPORT CLAMP IMPROVEMENT. *YC

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, TOYOTA CAMRY

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2007

Power Window Master Switch Fire

On October 10, 2012, Toyota initiated a safety recall of approximately 2.5 million U.S. vehicles involving the following models and model years:2007-2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007-2009 RAV4, 2008-2009 Scion xB and xD, 2008-20... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007

Power Window Master Switch Fire

ODI has identified certain Toyota vehicles experiencing a higher rate of fire and thermal event incidents among all Toyota vehicles that use the same power window master switch design.They include a total of approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2007 through 2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4 and Ya... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2002

ENGINE SURGING

THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

ODI'S DATA ANALYSIS FOUND THE FIRES RATES TO BE CONSISTENTLY LOW AND EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG SIX MODEL YEARS AND SIX DIFFERENT ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS.ODI EXAMINED A VARIETY OF ROOT CAUSES, THOSE BEING DETONATION (RESULTING IN OIL PAN PUNCTURE FROM CONNECTING ROD), STARTER FIRES, VARIOUS FUEL RELATED... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996

SUSPENSION COIL SPRING

RQ, Open , Model Year: 1995

STEERING WHEEL DETACHMENT

OBATINED RECALL 99V-307

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997

IGNITION INTERLOCK FAILURE

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENT

BY LETTER DATED JULY 8, 1998, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED NHTSA OF IT DECISION TO INITIATE A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 105,000 OF THE SUBJECT 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN.THIS SAFETY RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ESTIMATED 218,000 SIMILAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES.NHTSA H... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENT

FURTHER INFORMATION AND DATA ARE REQUIRED TO FULLY ASSESS THIS ISSUE.OF SPECIFIC AND IMMEDIATE CONCERN ARE MANUFACTURING/ASSEMBLY/QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES EMPLOYED TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME STEERING COMPONENTS.FOR THE REASONS STATED ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992

ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD SUPPORT FAILURES

COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE HOD SUPPORT STRUTS FAIL CAUSING THE HOOD TO FALL ONTO OWNERS CAUSING INJURES.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990

ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS