1997 Toyota Camry seats problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1997 Toyota Camry — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 7, 2011
“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…”
filed Apr 20, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 18 | 13% |
| 2024 Camry | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Camry | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Camry | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Camry | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Camry | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 Camry | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 Camry | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Camry | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Camry | 11 | 2% |
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.