The 1997 Toyota Camry has 31 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
31
Steering complaints
5%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Camry steering — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 99V307000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.