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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4T1BG22K8VU••••••1997 Toyota CAMRY
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 1997 Toyota CAMRY build (20 vs 5).
20on this build
422on the model
90builds in total
3involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 4Structure 4Engine And Engine Cooling 4Hydraulic 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 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…
SuspensioncrashMar 1998
Brakes make a grinding noise and do not work properly, also front shock absorber were installedmexhaust front pipe was installed.*adj
Seat BeltsJan 2013
Both left rear and right rear seat belts no longer retract, making for an extremely loose and dangerous situation
SeatsOct 2010
The contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. The contact stated the front driver side 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.…
StructureJun 2006
The contact stated that there are triangular panels in each door that continue to detach from the vehicle. The contact expressed concern that since the panels are only held on by clips, the panels may detach and could become airborne inside the vehicle. The contact expressed…
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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 4T1BG22K8VU119571 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.