1997 Toyota Camry Toyota Camry 1997

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1997 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (6%)

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Chart based on 62 repairs.
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1997 Toyota Camry suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1997 Toyota Camry

Engine not specified

78000 mi

US $1000
Had to replace all 4 struts, appeared to be original struts from 1997 and alignment 
i'm not sure about the details but it was going to cost over $1000 to repair so we opted to sell 

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1997 Toyota Camry 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

98000 mi

US $250
Leaking power steering hoses. 

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1997 Toyota Camry 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

339140 mi

C $990
front struts 

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1997 Toyota Camry 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

150000 mi

US $596
replace struts 
212000 mi replaced front struts. no cost due to lifetime warranty on parts and I did the change myself 
213000 mi

US $1000
replace front left wheel bearing & hub assembly, front left drive shaft, sway bar link, left front lower control arm, left front lower ball joint, used spindle knuckle, 2-wheel alignment 
234711 mi

US $764
replace lower right control arm and inner and outer right tie rod ends; alignment 
90000 mi

US $1900
Struts making lots of noise had them replace at 2000 canadian 
131000 mi

US $400
Lots of noise coming from suspension system between front tires. Told I would have to replace the "springs" that cushion the front of the car. Noise is irritating and gets worse in the winter when it's stiffer. May fix this winter. 
131000 mi

US $1200
suspension in rear squeaking loudly. replaced entire strut assembly in rear 

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1997 Toyota Camry Suspension Problems

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