There are 6 owner-reported visibility & wipers complaints for the 1997 Toyota Camryin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
SUN ROOF EXPLODED UNEXPECTEDLY FOR NO REASON, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES TO THE OCCUPANT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THE MOTOR THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOW JUST DIED. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S COST BY A BODY SHOP. THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER FOR MORE THAN A MONTH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHEN TURNING ON HEATING SYSTEM THERE IS A BAD SMELL COMING THR0UGH THE VENT SYSTEM. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT; NEXT DAY WENT TO VEHICLE & NOTICED REAR WINDOW HAD EXPLODED OR BLOWN OUT; TOOK TO DEALER WHO ORDERED REAR GLASS BUT FOUND MANUFACTURER STOPPED PRODUCING REAR GLASS. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER INOPERATIVE.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026