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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4T1BG12K0TU••••••1996 Toyota CAMRY
This build draws 4.8× more complaints than the average 1996 Toyota CAMRY build (15 vs 3).
15on this build
317on the model
101builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 3Service Brakes 2Hydraulic 2Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMay 2014
Was involved in a traffic accident where vehicle was at a complete stop waiting to exit freeway: backup on freeway exit, was rear ended at high speed by another vehicle. Causing chain reaction crash, vehicle was sandwiched between two vehicles. Vehicle flooring became deformed…
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2009
Our 1996 camry, which has recently been safety checked and had new tires put on, began to accelerate out of control. We were able to stop it by using the brakes, the emergency brake and had to put car in neutral. No accident occurring, but it was a very dangerous situation. Our…
Service BrakesJan 2007
Gasoline leak from fuel tank neck. Brake fluid leak from metal line underneath the car
Exterior LightingApr 2004
An independent mechanic every month or every other week replaced the driver's side rear tail light bulbs. Dealer indicated there was a recall on this issue. However this vehicle was not included due to the VIN
Seat BeltsFeb 2002
Seatbelt retractors in the vehicle don't work properly. Sometimes belt doesn't retract all the way or sometimes it won't retract at all. Consumer feels this is unsafe it may not properly restrain in an accident. *ak
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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 4T1BG12K0TU782835 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.