1997 Toyota Toyota problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control (1) · Air Bags (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Toyota Toyota model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (14)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2002-01-04 · TC02001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
limited service campaign x01 involving replacement of the 5vz-fe v6 engine cylinder head gasket. *tt
Structure:body:trunk Lid 2001-03-13 · 435 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this electronic mail message states that toyota is offering retro-fit internal trunk release kits to allow the trunk to be opended from the inside in case of entrapment on all applicable 1990 - 2000 models. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads 2000-10-20 · BR00400 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding brake pad clicking noise. *jb
Unknown Or Other 1999-05-26 · TC99012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding toyota special service campaign book. *tt
Seat Belts 1998-05-08 · BO01298 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brief information pertaining to seat belt extenders. *yc
Unknown Or Other 1997-12-23 · 97122397018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject pertaining to technical aspects of warranty coverage. *yc
Showing the 6 most recent of 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.