1997 Toyota Camry suspension problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Toyota Camry — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, she was advised that the front passenger side struts were leaking oil. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…”
filed Nov 26, 2013
“Car : 97 toyota camry le 4 cylinder three major problems 1) blue smoke at cold-starting (mileage: 87 miles -aug. 2001) engine gave off blue smoke from the exhaust when cold-starting in the morning. After replacing valve stem seals (paid around $1000 to a toyota dealer for the repair), the problem…”
filed Nov 5, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Camry | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Camry | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Camry | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 Camry | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Camry | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 Camry | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Camry | 24 | 5% |
| 2013 Camry | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 Camry | 16 | 3% |
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.