Two problems related to steering column have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Design of the vehicle causes the driver knee to hit the steering wheel adjuster lever making the steering wheel go up and down.
Consumer bought vehicle on Nov-08-96, on Nov-15-96 while driving about 55mph the steering tilted all the way up. Also, happened a second time 0n 22-Nov-96. Took vehicle to don mcgill Toyota for repairs both times. Happened twice again in Dec. -96 repaired at same dealership and the steering is still tilting unexpectantly, causing near accidents. The steering tilted again in February 1997, called dealership to pick vehicle up because consumer is afraid to drive and they refused to pick it up.