Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 980609 | 06/09/1998 | 601326 | The recliner lead screw and lower rails have been changed to prevent seat cushion chattering. *yc | 07/22/1998 | |
| BO00598 | 03/13/1998 | 600682 | A rocking motion in the the driver's side lower seat cushion on some vehicle with manual height adjustment. *yc | 05/29/1998 | |
| 970808BO022 | 08/08/1997 | 54413 | Problem with seat cover loose at lower rear corners. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| BO01598 | 06/05/1998 | 601602 | Conditions concerning the power front seat chattering. *yc | 08/12/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 57000 | ||
| Tl-the driver owns a 1997 toyota camry. the contact stated the front driver's seat would not longer move back or forward in the seat track. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was advised to replace the seat track. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. sm. | |||
| 04/20/2005 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. the contact stated the driver side front seat involuntarily slides back with minimal pressure applied to the seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure could not be repaired because the dealer was not familiar with the type of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. | |||
| 09/15/2008 | 1 | ||
| On sept. 15, 2009 i was hit from behind by a large truck while sitting at a stop light. the back of the seat fell down and i was thrown backwards to the back seat about 3 or 4 inches . the back of the seat laid flat down in the back seat. *tr | |||
| 11/30/1996 | 100 | 1 | |
| My 1997 toyota camry ce has had, since it's very first year, an occasional but persistent and recurring issue where the driver's seat will spontaneously shift and relatch while i am driving. this occurs even if the seat has not recently been repositioned manually. it feels as if it is relatching on one side. the result is a sudden repositioning of the driver's seat of up to a few inches, and runs the potential hazard of loss-of-control if it were to occur at an inopportune time. no post-market modifications to my driver's seat have been made and this is all in reference to original manufacturers equipment. this vehicle was manufactured in november 1996 (1997 model year). i am the original owner, although it has been retitled. i absolutely love my toyota, but wanted to ensure that this information was available for safety review. i was not previously aware of this site, and thus the delayed report. *tr | |||
| 09/26/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states was hit from the rear by another vehicle traveling approx 25-30 mph and in turn collided w/a vehicle in front. both driver and passenger front seats buckled and collapsed backward. consumer sustained severe whiplash injuries as a result. mr | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Driver's seat track broke which caused seat to move unexpectedly. this may cause a loss of vehicle control. there is a tsb for this problem, but toyota is not willing to assist consumer. ak *slc | |||
| 1 | 01/30/1997 | ||
| Driver's seat moved back and forth/up and down, while vehicle was in motion, therefore a broken track assembly was replaced, driver's seat back very loose, causing it to move forward particularly during driving. *slc | |||
| 02/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| Drivers seat rocks back and forth. nlm | |||
| 03/17/2000 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| While driving seat gave away. it reclined straight back in a resting postion. consumer has contacted manufacturer. manufacturer has been of no help. *ak | |||
| 09/21/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Driver power seat moves front/back when accelerating/braking. very annoying and cheap feeling. could result in accident injury. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 02/14/1996 | |
| Drivers seat washer/nut missing. | |||
| 05/03/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Front seat moved forward on the track when rear ended. | |||
| 09/15/1997 | 08/31/1997 | ||
| Driver's seat moves back and forth. the seat track and frame has been replaced twice, yet the movement remains. | |||
| 09/15/1997 | 08/31/1997 | ||
| Driver seat is not stable, it move back and forth. | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 5 | 01/27/1997 | |
| Driver's seat has alot of play. when braking it feels like the driver is going out of the window. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Driver's adjustable seat is loose, causing it to rock back and forth. in addition, front end misalignment, causing vehicle to pull sideways under rainy/snowy conditions. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/10/1996 | ||
| The century infant seat does not fit in the center of rear seat. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| When brakes are applied, mostly in wet weather conditions, vehicle does not want to stop. also brakes make growling noises when brakes are applied. in addition, vehicle has visual problems; headrest , blocks view when looking out of rear window. problem is with all 4 headrests. headrest are too wide and high. possible design flaw. dealers are aware the problem. please provide any further deatails. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| Had to replace 3 motors in driver's power adjusting seat. pin kept falling out. dealer repaired first time. currently, could not be repaired, seat has been loose. dealer said new seat track needed to be installed at $1600. add vin and any other information.*ak | |||
| Model xls, power seat on driver's side is moving when braking or accelerating , just enough to lose control of vehicle . dlr claims no repair. tsb has been issued for only mechanicalseats. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Power seat adjuster does not work. *yc | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Driver's power seat moves back and forth, and makes clicking noise when stopping and going. *ak | |||
| 07/11/1997 | |||
| When sitting in the vehicle the seat will not lock in place. whenever stopping and proceeding forward the seat rocks back and forth. has taken to the dealer 6 times, and they said there suppose to be movement in the seat. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Drivers side seat failed. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/17/2005 | 20 | ||
| The front seats in my 1997 toyota camry le collapse, on takeoffs or leaning back on them with not much pressure or fall backwards without notice. | |||
| 05/24/2002 | 10 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Upon applying the brakes at almost any speed, the driver's seat slides forward as if it is not locked into place. this has happened on numerous occasions, although the seat had been locked into position. after an occurence, i have tried to see if the seat was locked by scooting forward manually (without use of the lever). it does not slide after doing this, giving me the impression that it is locked. the seatback of this same seat does not stay locked well either. sometimes, just getting in the vehicle and leaning on the seat, causes it (seatback) to slip out of position (backwards).*ak | |||
| 08/19/2000 | 1 | 12/31/1996 | |
| Vehicle was at a stand still at a red light and vehicle was rear ended, impact speed 40-45 mph. both, driver's and passenger's side seats collapsed in the reclining position, vehicle was forced into another vehicle. vehicle was a total loss. *ak the air bag did not deploy during the accident. *yh | |||
| 12/08/1997 | |||
| Consumer was rearended by a vehicle going at approximately 70 mph ,driver seatback track broke, causing her to move forward, which could have resulted in injuries. *ak | |||
| 10/17/1997 | 6 | ||
| Driver's seat track locking mechanism disengaged spontaneously while driving under normal operating conditions, allowing driver's seat to slide forward/backward. driver made sudden stop, seat slid forward, lap belt squeezed driver's belly, rupturied amniotic sack. dealer has no part to correct problem. reported by lawyer. *ak | |||
| 02/21/1997 | |||
| Driver's seatback rocks back and forth and makes noise when turning. *ak | |||