general problems of the 1997 Toyota Camry

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

1 Seats problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2010

Tl-the driver owns a 1997 Toyota Camry. The contact stated the front driver's seat would not longer move back or forward in the seat track. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was advised to replace the seat track. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. Sm.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2005

The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Camry. The contact stated the driver side front seat involuntarily slides back with minimal pressure applied to the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure could not be repaired because the dealer was not familiar with the type of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2002

Consumer states was hit from the rear by another vehicle traveling approx 25-30 mph and in turn collided w/a vehicle in front. Both driver and passenger front seats buckled and collapsed backward. Consumer sustained severe whiplash injuries as a result. Mr.

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2000

While driving seat gave away. It reclined straight back in a resting postion. Consumer has contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer has been of no help.

5 Seats problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2000

Drivers seat rocks back and forth. Nlm.

6 Seats problem

Failure Date: 05/03/1998

Front seat moved forward on the track when rear ended.

7 Seats problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

Drivers seat washer/nut missing.

8 Seats problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1997

Driver's seat moves back and forth. The seat track and frame has been replaced twice, yet the movement remains.

9 Seats problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1997

Driver seat is not stable, it move back and forth.

10 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1997

Driver's seat has alot of play. When braking it feels like the driver is going out of the window.

11 Seats problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1997

Driver's adjustable seat is loose, causing it to rock back and forth. In addition, front end misalignment, causing vehicle to pull sideways under rainy/snowy conditions.

12 Seats problem

Failure Date: 11/30/1996

My 1997 Toyota Camry ce has had, since it's very first year, an occasional but persistent and recurring issue where the driver's seat will spontaneously shift and relatch while I am driving. This occurs even if the seat has not recently been repositioned manually. It feels as if it is relatching on one side. The result is a sudden repositioning of the driver's seat of up to a few inches, and runs the potential hazard of loss-of-control if it were to occur at an inopportune time. No post-market modifications to my driver's seat have been made and this is all in reference to original manufacturers equipment. This vehicle was manufactured in November 1996 (1997 model year). I am the original owner, although it has been retitled. I absolutely love my Toyota, but wanted to ensure that this information was available for safety review. I was not previously aware of this site, and thus the delayed report.

13 Seats problem

Driver's seat moved back and forth/up and down, while vehicle was in motion, therefore a broken track assembly was replaced, driver's seat back very loose, causing it to move forward particularly during driving.



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