1996 Toyota Camry LE Wagon Auto
All photo credits
- Photo: 1992 Toyota Camry GX V6 Injection Automatic 3.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Camry 92-94 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Toyota Camry GX V6 Injection Automatic 3.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L rear 6.13.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Interior of a 1992-1996 Toyota Camry (SXV10) 01 by Carlosanilber at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Toyota Camry LE Wagon Auto is a 125-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 wagon with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,028 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 125 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 145 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Camry measures 189.4 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,263 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,028 ($45,628 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5S-FE 2.2L DOHC inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 125 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87 x 91 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 74.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,263 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Toyota Camry LE Wagon Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (1)
- 1996 Toyota Camry 2-DR.: overall not rated
Recalls
7 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota CAMRY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 11, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
NHTSA campaign 09E025000
Aug 11, 2008 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
NHTSA campaign 08E050000
May 24, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
NHTSA campaign 06E049000
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
Nov 1, 1999 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
NHTSA campaign 99V307000
Feb 20, 1996 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign 96V037000
Jan 3, 1996 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.
Consequence: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES.
NHTSA campaign 96E001000
421 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota CAMRY
Owner Complaints
421 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota CAMRY (56 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 45 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 74 |
| Service Brakes | 53 |
| Hydraulic | 52 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 |
| Air Bags | 45 |
| Steering | 34 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.