1997 Toyota Camry engine and engine cooling problems
96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Toyota Camry — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 18, 2012
“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…”
filed Dec 3, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Camry | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Camry | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 Camry | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Camry | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Camry | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Camry | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 Camry | 15 | 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.