1997 Toyota Camry engine problems
106 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Toyota Camry, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 106 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 12
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 12 fires, 4 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle experienced oil leakages coming from underneath the vehicle. Dealer was not notified, and the cause of the problem has not been determined.
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. Steering wheel air bag did not open. Other bodily injuries includes large interior right knee hematoma, broken left foot requiring immediate installation of metal plate & screws & multiple bruises to both legs.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry
- Brakes 126 complaints
- Suspension 71 complaints
- Air bags 55 complaints
- Electrical system 40 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints
- Seats 30 complaints
- Transmission 29 complaints