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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,888 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Toyota Camry accessories - interior problems

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1997 Toyota Camry Owner Comments

problem #17

Oct 012010

Camry

  • 57,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #16

Apr 202005

Camry

  • 60,000 miles
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 with the type of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #15

Sep 152008

Camry

  • miles
On Sept. 15, 2009 I was hit from behind by a large truck while sitting at a stop light. The back of the seat fell down and I was thrown backwards to the back seat about 3 or 4 inches. The back of the seat laid flat down in the back seat.

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

problem #14

Nov 301996

Camry

  • 100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 1997 Toyota Camry ce has had, since it's very first year, an occasional but persistent and recurring issue where the driver's seat will spontaneously shift and relatch while I am driving. This occurs even if the seat has not recently been repositioned manually. It feels as if it is relatching on one side. The result is a sudden repositioning of the driver's seat of up to a few inches, and runs the potential hazard of loss-of-control if it were to occur at an inopportune time. No post-market modifications to my driver's seat have been made and this is all in reference to original manufacturers equipment. This vehicle was manufactured in November 1996 (1997 model year). I am the original owner, although it has been retitled. I absolutely love my Toyota, but wanted to ensure that this information was available for safety review. I was not previously aware of this site, and thus the delayed report.

- Iowa City, IA, USA

problem #13

Sep 262002

Camry

  • miles
Consumer states was hit from the rear by another vehicle traveling approx 25-30 mph and in turn collided w/a vehicle in front. Both driver and passenger front seats buckled and collapsed backward. Consumer sustained severe whiplash injuries as a result.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #12

Apr 012000

Camry

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Driver's seat track broke which caused seat to move unexpectedly. This may cause a loss of vehicle control. There is a tsb for this problem, but Toyota is not willing to assist consumer.

- Duball, WA, USA

problem #11

Oct 022000

(reported on)

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driver's seat moved back and forth/up and down, while vehicle was in motion, therefore a broken track assembly was replaced, driver's seat back very loose, causing it to move forward particularly during driving.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #10

Feb 092000

Camry

  • miles
Drivers seat rocks back and forth. Nlm

- Copiague, NY, USA

problem #9

Mar 172000

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving seat gave away. It reclined straight back in a resting postion. Consumer has contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer has been of no help.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #8

Sep 211999

Camry

  • miles
Driver power seat moves front/back when accelerating/braking. Very annoying and cheap feeling. Could result in accident injury.

- Rocklin, CA, USA

problem #7

May 011998

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Drivers seat washer/nut missing.

- Grover Beach, CA, USA

problem #6

May 031998

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front seat moved forward on the track when rear ended.

- Whittier, CA, USA

problem #5

Sep 151997

Camry

  • miles
Driver seat is not stable, it move back and forth.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #4

Sep 151997

Camry

  • miles
Driver's seat moves back and forth. The seat track and frame has been replaced twice, yet the movement remains.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 011997

Camry

  • miles
Driver's seat has alot of play. When braking it feels like the driver is going out of the window.

- Prospect Park, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jun 011997

Camry

  • miles
Driver's adjustable seat is loose, causing it to rock back and forth. In addition, front end misalignment, causing vehicle to pull sideways under rainy/snowy conditions.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 271996

(reported on)

Camry

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The century infant seat does not fit in the center of rear seat.

- West Holly, CA, USA

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