1997 Toyota Camry Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 1997 Toyota Camry, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 75,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “front strut” (14% of reports).
- 70suspension complaints
- 75,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 15%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front strut: mentioned in 10 of 70 complaints (14%)
- Going bumps: mentioned in 5 of 70 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 70 complaints, 3 mention a crash.
Toyota Camry suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Camry | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Camry | 2 | 1% | 9,000 |
| 2019 Camry | 6 | 2% | 9,000 |
| 2018 Camry | 10 | 1% | 23,000 |
| 2017 Camry | 5 | 3% | 24,400 |
| 2016 Camry | 4 | 2% | 21,000 |
| 2015 Camry | 5 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Camry | 24 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Camry | 6 | 2% | 25,000 |
| 2012 Camry | 16 | 3% | 9,800 |
| 2011 Camry | 44 | 7% | 41,000 |
| 2010 Camry | 35 | 6% | 41,930 |
| 2009 Camry | 70 | 5% | 41,000 |
| 2008 Camry | 35 | 4% | 44,000 |
| 2007 Camry | 96 | 3% | 43,674 |
| 2006 Camry | 5 | 2% | 45,150 |
| 2005 Camry | 15 | 2% | 34,500 |
| 2004 Camry | 20 | 3% | 7,296 |
| 2003 Camry | 29 | 4% | 21,822 |
| 2002 Camry | 34 | 4% | 27,000 |
| 2001 Camry | 22 | 8% | 3,000 |
| 2000 Camry | 28 | 6% | 31,506 |
| 1999 Camry | 34 | 7% | 36,000 |
| 1998 Camry | 70 | 12% | 56,000 |
| 1997 Camry | 70 | 13% | 75,000 |
| 1996 Camry | 28 | 7% | 127,583 |
| 1995 Camry | 14 | 5% | 216,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 1997 Toyota Camry. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
My rear suspension cross member is rusted and broke into two pieces on the drivers side close to the mounting bolts. *tr
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Toyota Camrys have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about suspension for the 1997 Toyota Camry (13% of the 555 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Camry suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 75,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 1997 Toyota Camry?
The most frequent phrase is “front strut”, in 10 of 70 complaints, followed by “going bumps” (5).
Other 1997 Toyota Camry problems
See all 1997 Toyota Camry problems or suspension problems across all Camry years.