1997 Toyota Camry equipment problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1997 Toyota Camry — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 15, 2004
“5incidents: 1) mildew odor from aircondition (brought car to check--date not available). The aircondition was replaced with either new or used part. *ak 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…”
filed Jun 9, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
T-SB-0032-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 3, 2021TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0304-17 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 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, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and…
T-SB-0032-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 6, 2020
Equipment problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Camry | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Camry | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Camry | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Camry | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Camry | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Camry | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Camry | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 Camry | 14 | 1% |
| 2008 Camry | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.