Overview & Reviews

The 1996 Toyota Camry remains virtually unchanged from last year's model. Minor engine adjustments mean that the four-cylinder is fully compliant with all on-board diagnostic standards, and is now certified as a transitional low emission vehicle power plant. Additionally, the interior of the DX line gets a new seat fabric, the LE Sedan is available with a leather package, and the Wagon can now be ordered with a power-operated driver seat.

User Reviews:

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  review - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By Sofashack - May 26 - 10:00 am

  EXCELLENT! AFTER 123000 MILES IT STILL DRIVES LIKE THE DAY IT WAS BORN!

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  Great car for the money - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By K.D. Keever - February 13 - 6:39 pm

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  The Amazing Camry!! - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By Sweet Cheeks - December 20 - 2:00 am

  This car has always been very reliable, with minimal maintenance probablems.

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  Thus was my mothers toyata camry! - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By Mer - December 5 - 8:27 am

  Fantastic car. If you have one keep ! it it will drive foreva! 96,000. Miles love it!

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  some problems; overall great car - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By edmundsmikepla - November 8 - 4:41 am

  I bought this 1996 3 years ago. The problems Ive had: had to replace radiator- blew a hole in it, and got towed; replaced coolant temp. sensor gage- was reading faulty temperatures; replaced door handles, some inside and outside- were broken; some small vibration in the steering wheel, on and off. Overall very good reliability, maybe not pretty.

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  awesome - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By petrie - September 3 - 10:00 am

  The car now has 151,000 miles on it and the thing runs like new. Ive changed fluids and plugs and timing belt, the brakes went until 130,000 miles before I had to change them! Ive also changed the shocks and thats it. The car looks like new in and out! It has never been to the dealer for anything besides the belt! I have driven the new (2004) camry and they are not even close to the build quality of the 96? The brakes suck and the 2004 had more wind noise and rattles than my 96? This was a 2004 car with 2,400 miles vs a 96 with 151,000! The highlander is my next purchase. Im keeping my camry forever, it might last that long!!!!

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  Oh, what a feeling! - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By Greg - August 9 - 5:10 am

  This Toyota is rolling right along. I bought it with 19,000 miles as a lease turn in. I now have 203,000 miles on it and still a daily driver. NO major repairs. Just batteries, tires, water pump and timing belt. Its one thing to pay the upfront cost, but then the maintenance cost over the years is where this car shines.

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  !996 Toyota Camry - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By edmunds347 - July 24 - 8:52 pm

  We bought our Camry used with 92,000 miles on it and now we have almost 280,000 miles on it. We just had to replace the radiator and last year we replace the timing belt because we thought it was about time to. We have the oil changed every 3000 to 4000 miles. The check engine light is on because the catalytic converter needs replaced. Other than a few little minor things, the car still runs great. I trust it to go anywhere.

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  1996 and still LOVE my Camry Collector Edition!! - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By Linda S. - July 8 - 9:57 pm

  I bought this baby in 98 and have loved her ever since! 195,000 miles and still runs and looks great. Trying to find a replacement car as I would like to get better gas milage. Everytime I get gas I check the mpg and in 25/75 (city/hwy) have averaged 21.5 mpg. For the past 3 tanks Ive used premium and averaged 25 mpg. I dont see the newer, comparable cars getting much better. I love that this car has given me no problems. Every car has things needing replacement as they wear out, but I havent been plagued by things going wrong over and over. Only glich is that if you leave the headlights on for 10 minutes the battery goes dead. Its not the battery as it does it with new batteries, too. I can live with this... Excelleration is smooth and so is the ride. I like having lots of power when I need it. 60/40 split back seat is great! Many new cars are not offering this anymore. Because this is the Collector Editon, it comes with the Lexus Pearl White paint with Silver bumpers and it has held up and still looks new! Interior has leather seats, wood grain trim and upgraded stereo, Cassette/Tape player with 6 speakers. Toyota really produced a fantastic car with this one. Was considering a Nissan Altima as a replacement until I heard there are lots of problems with the CVT transmissions! So far, have not found a car that I like well enought to replace this Camry. Will keep her for now...

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  Love my Camry! - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By dianebuzz - July 8 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my Camry used in 1998. Fortunately, I also purchased an extended warrany because I, too, have had the same problems that Grillman has had with his Camry. The warranty paid for all the repairs. The car has been great for me. Previously, I had owned GM cars, but I am a full Toyota convert. Even with the repairs, it is better than any experience with GM. One other problem - the dealership I bought it from failed to mention it had been painted over the factory paint. It has completely oxidized and looks horrible.