Complaints
567
Crashes
69
Fires
9
Injuries
72
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#136 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:141,206 mi
Crash-related:11
Fires:1
#229 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:146,833 mi
Crash-related:22
Fires:1
#326 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 36 | 11 | 1 | 141,206 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 29 | 22 | 1 | 146,833 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 26 | — | 1 | — | |
| TIRES | 23 | — | — | 83,159 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 20 | — | — | 64,026 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 20 | — | — | 99,239 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 19 | 11 | — | 104,612 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 17 | 2 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | — | — | 66,583 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 13 | 5 | — | 75,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 13 | 1 | — | 81,579 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 11 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 11 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 10 | — | — | 127,510 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 9 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 32,064 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | 74,972 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 8 | — | — | 163,828 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | 1 | — | 49,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 7 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 7 | 1 | — | 104,800 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 7 | — | — | 29,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 129,086 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 6 | — | 4 | 54,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 83,811 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | 2 | — | 193,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 6 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 | — | — | 130,000 mi |
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