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.
1996 Toyota Camry lights problems
20 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Turn signal5
- Tail lights4
- Turn signal: switch3
- Turn signal: flasher unit2
- Brake lights2
- Headlights1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Camry lights problems in other years
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- The plastic material of the bulb holders of the rear tail light assembly does not have sufficient heat resistance. When the bulb is illuminated, the resulting high temperature can cause the bulb holder to deform.
- Risk
- As the bulb holder deforms, the bulb can lose electrical contact, resulting in an inoperative lamp, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear combination lamp bulb holder to see if it is the defective material. The defective bulb holder together with the wiring harness will be replaced with a correct bulb holder and harness.
Recall number 96V037000 · Recall details
What 1996 Toyota Camry owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 toyota camry. The contact went to his insurance company after hail damaged his vehicle. The insurance representative discovered the federal safety agency 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.
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 .
The federal safety agency 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
Several problems:faulty interior lighting,power antenna,brake noise,faulty power windows,main rear seal leak
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.
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.
Tail lights failed: check light bulbs - they're okay; warning light sometime goes on.
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.
Turn signal failed, repaired wiring to the hazard switch, however continued to experience intermittent failure after repair.
Questions about the 1996 Toyota Camry lights
Does the 1996 Toyota Camry have lights problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the lights of the 1996 Toyota Camry, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Toyota Camry lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Camry lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V037000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Camry have the most lights problems?
The Toyota Camry model years with the most lights complaints are 2007 (26 complaints), 1997 (23 complaints) and 1996 (20 complaints).
Other 1996 Toyota Camry problems
Engine 77Brakes 54Acceleration 50Airbags 47Steering 37Suspension 28Electrical 26Fuel system 26Visibility 26Body 25Tires 25Transmission 21Seat belts 18Seats 7Locks 6Wheels 4
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