Body problems of the 1997 Toyota Camry

Seven problems related to body have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2014

1997 Toyota Camry traveling at or about 30 mph struck a standing/stopped vehicle from the rear. Standing vehicle struck rear end of car in front. 1997 Toyota driver sustained multiple, bodily injuries. Facial injuries include lip/mouth contusion, eye socket bruises from striking steering wheel. Steering wheel air bag did not open. Other bodily injuries includes large interior right knee hematoma, broken left foot requiring immediate installation of metal plate & screws & multiple bruises to both legs. Driver is ww2 vet & is scheduled for 3 weeks rehab in care facility. Car is currently a local salvage yard awaiting disposition within 2 days. Police report 902361501 on file at avon indiana police department & indicates driver air bag did not open.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2013

My rear suspension cross member is rusted and broke into two pieces on the drivers side close to the mounting bolts.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2012

The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the hood detached and flew off the vehicle while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was caused by the hinges failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1997

There is shaking in the tire, and the tirers are out of balance. Also, there is a loud sound coming from the structure.

5 Body problem

Design of the vehicle is too low to the ground cousing damage on the car. Yh.

6 Body problem

Driver's sun visor snapped off the retaining clip, hitting driver on the forehead.

7 Body problem

With more then two passengers bottom of auto scrapes the surface of road.


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