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1997 Toyota Camry consumer reviews

$16,448–$17,248 MSRP range
side view of 1997 Camry Toyota
(38 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.8
Explore the 1997 Toyota Camry

Best vehicle I've Owned!

I have owned 4 cars and this has been the best of them all, no holds barred! Two Volvo's and one Mercedes later I have found a brand I will definitely stick with. It's a no frill kind of car but it will get you where you need to go without a fuss! Almost at 250,000 miles and still going strong!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good car

Runs like superman. If I was in the market for another car I would get this one. Only thing I would want to add is a subwoofer. Great on gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Good car

Good road car you get your money worth good in the winters plus the resale is excellent but the repairs can be costly not good for teens unless the have parents with $$ and it's top pick for auto theft you must keep insurance on a camry

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Very comfortable and reliable car

This car is an absolutely lovely cruiser. The ride is fairly smooth and the cabin is exceptionally quiet, especially for an older car. There is plenty of room for my family of four inside (including two teenagers), and the trunk is likewise cavernous. On the downside, the design is quite bland, both inside and out. The engine is gutless; merging onto a freeway involves mashing the accelerator to the floor and listening to the otherwise-quiet engine scream. Overall, though, this car is comfortable, efficient, and reliable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car of my 47 years of driving to work and abo

Classy, sporty, comfortable, fast when you need it, quiet, smooth ride. I refinanced a lease and had easy payments with no major repairs. Such a reliable car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I own

This car met all my needs when it lasted. It was gift from my brother on my birthday. after a year had to put a water pump, battery and 2 radiators. Before the year it ran perfect. The car was worth it and I would buy another.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable and great starter

This car is a beast in reliability. If you take care of it, it will continue to about 300,000 miles. Below are the features that I love: -Great MPG for a 1997 vehicle (I got around 29mpg) -Easy to self-fix -A lot of trunk space -Sun roof is awesome Things I do not enjoy -If you have a factory radio, it does not have bluetooth or usb ports -No power seats -Interior cabin not as quiet as new cars

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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had trouble with oil pump with leaks and lost oil

good car with 216,000 miles with just a few problems before oil pump went out at my high miles. does need to have 4 wheel disc brakes not just on the front which I had to replace every 10k miles for my mountain driving.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've owned

This camry never had any issues with it, was comfortable, got great gas mileage, and was always so reliable. I only put $1,000 total in repairs for it, once because the transmission blew, but not until it was 18 years old and over 220,000 miles. This car ran perfectly for years and I would definitely buy again knowing how reliable it is.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Daily Driver

I love driving this car simply because I know it has been and will be reliable till the end of its days. It's been passed down through family and honestly would keep it until it dies (currently at 165,000 miles), but state inspections make it hard to justify fixing the car. Cloth seats are more comfortable than any car I've sat in and V6 is smooth and has plenty of power to pass on the highway.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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