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1996 Toyota Camry Other Problems

15 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data

15
Complaints
Jan 2004Dec 1996
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (15)

criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2015

Your gas pedal suddenly got stuck to the floor while driving, causing your car to accelerate to 50 mph without your input, and you had difficulty stopping it. This has happened twice in two weeks, but the repair shop couldn't find any mechanical problem when they inspected it. The issue may be related to the throttle or fuel system sticking intermittently. A mechanic may need to inspect the throttle cable, fuel injector, or electronic throttle control system to identify why the pedal is getting stuck.

NHTSA #: 10759865
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2007

1996 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER HAS A ODOMETER READING CONCERN. *MC THE CONSUMER STATED IN APRIL OF 2005 HE AND HIS WIFE WERE TAKING A TRIP AND HIS WIFE NOTICED THAT THE ODOMETER WAS NOT IN SYNC WITH THE MEASURED MILE SIGNS. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE ODOMETER WAS READING IN KILOMETERS AND NOT MILES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE DEALER WAS SUPPOSED TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED, BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER THEN CONTACTED TOYOTA OF CANADA AND INFORMED THEM OF THE ODOMETER ISSUE. THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS EARMARKED AT THE FACTORY AS TO WHAT COUNTRY THE VEHICLE IS GOING TO AND THE PROPER ODOMETER IS INSTALLED. THE REPRESENTATIVE WHAT HAPPENS TO CARS IF THEY ARE RETURNED AND HE STATED THERE ARE SOLD IN AUCTIONS AND IS IT POSSIBLE THAT CARS COME TO AMERICA WITH KILOMETER ODOMETERS AND THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED, "YES". THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE NEEDS A SOLUTION TO THIS DILEMMA. *TR

NHTSA #: 10196934
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2007

CUSTOMER WOULD LIKE RECALL INFORMATION ON HER 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY. *CC *NM

NHTSA #: 10183747
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2004

I OWN A 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT HAS THE OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA HAS ADMITTED TO FOR THE 1997-2001 CARS. MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP EXAMINED AND ADMITTED MY CAR HAS THE SLUDGE/GEL PROBLEM BUT SAYS THIS YEAR OF MANUFACTURE IS NOT PART OF THE CAMPAIGN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND THEREFOR WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEFECTIVE ENGINE AND ITS SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS. TOYOTA WANTS TO CHARGE ME $800 TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE "EXTENT OF DAMAGE". IN MY RESEARCH ONLINE, I HAVE FOUND OTHER OWNERS OF 1996 TOYOTAS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR ENGINES AND I FEEL TOYOTA IS AGAIN TRYING TO MINIMIZE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITH THE AFFECTED ENGINES.

NHTSA #: 10069871
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2002

THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, THE SENSOR WAS RESET AS POSSIBLE CAUSE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *YH

NHTSA #: 785990
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA #: 736317
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2000

I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO RESOLVE THE PAINT ISSUE FOR SINCE AUGUST 1999, TOYOTA WILL ONLY REPAINT PART OF THE VEHICLE (HOOD, TRUNK, DECK) AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RECEIVE SATISFACTION FROM THE LOCAL TOYOTA (TORRANCE, CA). I KNOW THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT I WANTED TO FIND OUT IF THERE WERE ANY OTHER REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

NHTSA #: 731678
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 1999

NO SUMMARY.

NHTSA #: 713756
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 1999

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA #: 709451
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 1999

PAINT DELAMINATION ON ROOF OF CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT DISCUSSED IN SUMMARY. *AK

NHTSA #: 706987
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 1999

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN 4 DIFFERENT TIMES, 3 TIMES TO MODERN TOYOTA AND ONCE TO ANOTHER DEALER. ON 05-06-1999, RON HOLBROOK OF MODERN TOYOTA IN WINSTON-SALEM (336)785-1411 STATED THAT AT LEAST 25 OTHER 1996 CAMRYS HE KNOWS OF HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE MANUFACTURER IS WORKING ON IT . PLEASE RESPOND WITH WHAT I NEED TO DO. THANKS, MICHAEL

NHTSA #: 706321
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 1998

I AM INTERESTED IN ANY RECALLS ISSUED FOR THIS MAKE/YEAR/MODEL

NHTSA #: 536133
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 1997

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA #: 602794
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 1996

VIBRATION FROM RIGHT SIDE OF DASHBOARD.

NHTSA #: 512964
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 1996

ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *SD

NHTSA #: 502365

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