1997 Toyota Camry Lights Problems
19 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (1)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Owner Complaints (19)
Your steering wheel and handlebar feel loose and unstable. The electrical system and ignition aren't working properly, and your headlights are very dim, making it difficult to see while driving at night. Your service brakes and hydraulic components wobble while driving, which is a serious safety concern. These issues will likely require inspection of the steering linkage, electrical system diagnostics, brake system inspection, and headlight replacement or repair.
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1997 TOYOTA CAMRY LE / MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RELATED TO VARIOUS TAIL LIGHTS / TURN SIGNALS / BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING. NOW IT SEEMS THE HEADLIGHTS ARE BURNING DIMLY. NEW BULBS MAKE NO DIFFERENCE. SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN ENGINEERING ISSUE OVERALL WITH RESPECT TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THIS YEAR / MODEL OF CAR. *LA
TAIL LIGHT FUSES KEEP BLOWING OUT. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND REPAIRS SPLIT IN THE WIRE HARNESS DUE TO THE TRUNK BEING CLOSED ONTO IT. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE WAS PULLED OVER DUE TO NOT HAVING TAIL LIGHTS. *SLC
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS AT TIMES OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE COMBINATION SWITCH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *YH
MAIN STEERING COLUMN LIGHT SWITCH FAILS, CAUSING HEADLIGHTS AND ALL DASHLIGHTS TO GO OFF.*AK
TURN SIGNAL BULB FAILED. *YC
LEFT TURN SIGNAL IN NOT WORKING PROPERLY. YH
LEFT BRAKE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT. *YC
LEFT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED. *YC
EMERGENCY LIGHT KEPT COMMING ON. YH
LIGHT ON PANEL STAYED ON. YH
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE NO SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. ADJUSTMENT WAS MADE BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. MFR. NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE THE ONLY CONSUMER COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER WAS GOING TO SEND AN ENGINEER OUT, BUT HE NEVER SHOWED UP. *AK.
HEADLIGHT DESIGN DOES NOT LIGHT EFFICIENTLY RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.
HEADLIGHT ARE AIMED TOO LOW AND ARE NOT VERY BRIGHT. DEALER CLAIMS IT IS NORMAL AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED.
LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH.
THERE IS A BLIND SPOT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING POOR VISIBLITY WHEN DRIVING, CAN'T SEE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, NOT ABLE TO CORRECT IT. *AK
HEAD LAMP SAFETY CAP COVER DESIGN DECREASES VISIBILITY SEVERELY.
HEADLIGHTS ARE AIMED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. WINDSHIELD SPARKLES, CAUSING IT TO BLIND THE CONSUMER. *AK
VERY POOR HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.