1997 Toyota Camry Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

27Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints

4.9%Of all 555 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP40 · 7.2%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL34 · 6.1%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE31 · 5.6%

SUSPENSION27 · 4.9%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE27 · 4.9%

Share of the 555 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Toyota Camry overview page.

What owners report

“TIMING BELT,ALL ENGINE BELTS, HEAD GASKET REPLACED (LEAKAGE), MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED (CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION). MJS”NHTSA complaint 545928 — filed 06/03/1999

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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Toyota Camry have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Toyota Camry: 27 of 555 complaints on file (4.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1997 Toyota Camry have in total?

555 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 79 involved a crash, 27 involved a fire, 59 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.