1997 Toyota Camry engine problems
The 1997 Toyota Camry has 108 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
108
Engine complaints
16%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON I-87. FIRE BEGAN SOMEWHERE UNDER THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. BRAKES FAILED WHILE MOVING TO HIGHWAY SHOULDER. PASSENGERS WERE IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA has 108 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Camry engine — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.