22 of the
567 complaints about the 1996 Toyota Camry are about the
lighting — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
104,800 miles.
MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM, FORTUNATELY I HAVE NOT CRASHED AT THIS POINT BUT I HAVE SWERVED AND AT NEAR ACCIDENT SITUATIONS. I CANNOT SEE IN THE DARK AND I AM FORCED TO USE MY HIGH BEAMS. AROUND SUMMER OF 2010, I CRASHED M Y CAR ON A CURVE GOING TO SAN FRANCISCO, CA ON HIGHWAY 85. AS I WAS ABOUT TO CURVE I SLOWLY WENT FROM 65 MPH TO 25 MPH OR A BIT LOWER TO CURVE CORRECTLY. MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO CURVE APPROPRIATELY SO MY CAR CONTINUED STRAIGHT AND HIT THE SIDE OF THE CURVE (LUCKILY IT WAS BLOCKED BY A STEEL HIGHWAY FENCE). I REPLACED THE DRIVERS DOOR AND FRONT BUMPER WITH AN AWFUL OFF COLOR PAINT JOB. I DID NOT MAKE A POLICE REPORT AND I DID NOT CONTACT MY INSURANCE. I FIXED MY CAR AND NOW I AM AFRAID IT MIGHT HAPPEN AGAIN. PROPERTY DAMAGE OF MY CAR WAS DONE. MY WINDOW NO LONGER WORKS AND MY KEY ENTRY IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING AS WELL DUE TO THE CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #10386228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 104,800 milesForest Lake, MN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT WENT TO HIS INSURANCE COMPANY AFTER HAIL DAMAGED HIS VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER'S 96V037000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHT) AND 99V307000 (STEERING WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR); HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 104,800. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF UPDATED 09/17/08.
NHTSA complaint #10235652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mount Vernon, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC EVERY MONTH OR EVERY OTHER WEEK REPLACED THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT BULBS. DEALER INDICATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VIN .
NHTSA complaint #10068548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA 96V037000. THE PLASTIC MATERIAL OF THE BULB HOLDERS OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT HEAT RESISTANCE. WHEN THE BULB ILLUMINATED IT WOULD RESULT IN A HIGH TEMPERATURE THAT WOULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE BULB HOLDER TO DEFORM. THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK *SC
NHTSA complaint #10059851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lenoir, NC
INTERIOR LIGHTING
SEVERAL PROBLEMS:FAULTY INTERIOR LIGHTING,POWER ANTENNA,BRAKE NOISE,FAULTY POWER WINDOWS,MAIN REAR SEAL LEAK
NHTSA complaint #10032857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
96 V 0237 000/LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:TAIL LIGHT: CONSUMER REPORTING INOPERATIVE TAIL LIGHT. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE VIN# WAS NOT COVER UNDER THE MANUFACTURER RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8008767 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gaithersburg, MD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
WHEN COMING TO A STOP LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT WOULD FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC, AND COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #8003433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NHTSA complaint #750824 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Guerneville, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH FELT A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER WHICH WAS CORRECTED BY ITSELF. A MINUTE LATER, WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRANSAXLE CRACKED AND IT BROKE OFF WHERE IT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BODY. DIFFERENTIAL UNIT LOCKING WAS TORN UP, AND CENTER SUPPORT WAS WIPED OUT. TRANSFER CASE ALSO BROKE WHERE IT WENT ONTO THE BODY. *AK DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS CHUNKS OF METAL FOUND FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG. CONSUMER HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE INCLUDING STARTING PROBLEMS. STRUT FAILURE. KEY AND LOCK PROBLEMS. WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAULTY. INTERIOR AND BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #885849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Guerneville, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH FELT A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER WHICH WAS CORRECTED BY ITSELF. A MINUTE LATER, WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TRANSAXLE CRACKED AND IT BROKE OFF WHERE IT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BODY. DIFFERENTIAL UNIT LOCKING WAS TORN UP, AND CENTER SUPPORT WAS WIPED OUT. TRANSFER CASE ALSO BROKE WHERE IT WENT ONTO THE BODY. *AK DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS CHUNKS OF METAL FOUND FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG. CONSUMER HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE INCLUDING STARTING PROBLEMS. STRUT FAILURE. KEY AND LOCK PROBLEMS. WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAULTY. INTERIOR AND BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #885849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yonkers, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
TURN SIGNAL FAILED, REPAIRED WIRING TO THE HAZARD SWITCH, HOWEVER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE AFTER REPAIR. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #551962 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Yonkers, NY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
TURN SIGNAL FAILED, REPAIRED WIRING TO THE HAZARD SWITCH, HOWEVER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE AFTER REPAIR. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #551962 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
BLINKERS BLINK TOO FAST CAUSING THEM TO SHORT.
NHTSA complaint #605320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Covin, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHING FASTER THAN USUAL.
NHTSA complaint #604959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Thousand P, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HIGH BEAM LIGHT SWITCH FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #605191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Azusa, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
THE SIGNAL LIGHT OF DRIVER'S REAR SIDE WENT OUT.
NHTSA complaint #603238 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Agoura Hills, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TURN SIGNAL FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #603261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Irvine, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
LEFT TURN SIGNAL BULB BLEW OUT.
NHTSA complaint #603002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chiriaco S, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TURN SIGNAL LAMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #602570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
TURN SIGNAL LIGHT FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #602587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stanton, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
PURCHASED CAR WITH 320 MILES ON IT, THE FRONT ROTOR WAS CRACKED. *AK CONSUMER STTES WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS NOT RIGHT, THE SALESMAN HAD THE SERVICE DEPT LOOK AT IT AND THEY SAID THE BRACKET WAS BROKEN ,CONSUMER HAD HIS MECHANIC TO INSPECT VEHICLE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE CRACKED.
NHTSA complaint #803442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Hyatt, MD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BROKE, PREVENTING SIGNAL ARM FROM RETURNING TO ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.
NHTSA complaint #502365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.