1997 Toyota Camry exterior lighting problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Toyota Camry — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering wheel and handle bar are loose. The electrical system including the ignition are not working properly. The service brakes and the hydraulic parts seems to wobble while driving . The exterior lighting headlights are so dimmed it is hard to see while driving at night. The vehicle is parked…”
filed Jul 18, 2020
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. The contact stated that the engine light has been illuminating intermittently since august of 2002. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three different times for this failure. On the most recent occurrence, the contact was informed that it would cost $5,000…”
filed Sep 19, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 Camry | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 Camry | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Camry | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Camry | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Camry | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Camry | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Camry | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Camry | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 Camry | 4 | 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.