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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4T1BF22K4VU••••••1997 Toyota CAMRY
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 1997 Toyota CAMRY build (11 vs 5).
11on this build
422on the model
90builds in total
2involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 2Power Train 2Latches/locks/linkages 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensioncrashApr 2001
At speeds of 25 mph or more the rear of the vehicle suddenly bounces sideways requiring immediate steering corrections constantly in order to aviod accidents. While driving in wyoming at 72 mph , the rear wheels hit a crack in the pavemant causing the vehicle to bounce sideways…
Air BagscrashAug 2000
Vehicle was at a stand still at a red light and vehicle was rear ended, impact speed 40-45 mph. Both, driver's and passenger's side seats collapsed in the reclining position, vehicle was forced into another vehicle. Vehicle was a total loss. *ak the air bag did not deploy during…
Electrical SystemJul 2014
This is the second time in 2 years that the ignition cylinder assembly needs replaced, leaving me stranded once again. Managed to get a friend to get a replacement part for me but now I cannot get it installed. The key has to be in the acc position for it to go in but the tab…
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2010
I own a 1997 camry xle. In the past year it has developed a "sticky" accelerator which causes the car to lunch from a standing still takeoff. This now typically occurs several times in an average errand related trip. It feels very mechanical as opposed to electronic. The…
Power TrainApr 2000
Consumer took vehicle into dealer for regular preventive maintenance, such as 60,000 miles service check up in apr19 99. In august, 19 99 fluid was dirty. Consumer felt it should have been checked in apr 1999. On 01-apr-2000, consumer was informed that transmission needed to be…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4T1BF22K4VU031328 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.