Three problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 1996 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer can take key out of ignition while vehicle is not in park. This had caused an accident. Dealer notified.
Gear shift would not release the key.
I bought the car brand new Toyota Camry le in Nov. 95 it was model 96. An ongoing problem of starting the car. When I start the car whether its morning or in the afternoon, once I release the key it dies. I've been going to 2 Toyota dealers and their diagnosed is always the idle control. I believe the problem started in 1997, then again in 1999. I went to Toyota north hollywood and they fixed it by replacing the idle valve itself, so I was told. Then may 2000, I had a problem again when in my dashboard the warning "check engine " lit. So I went again to have it fixed. Then this time, I am having a problem again starting the car, the engine dies and I have to step on gas pedal for more than 2 minutes to start it , whether it's morning or afternoon. I went back to Toyota service this time in Toyota wondries alhambra where I bought the car. And they said they need to replace the idle control valve again and it will cost again $330. Why is this an ongoing problem? I know dozens of cars from my friends and families but they dont go through the same problem every other year. Please help.