1997 Toyota Supra
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: vehicle speed control.
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WELL I PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND TURNED RIGHT AND TRIED TO DECELERATION AND IT KEPT ON BUILDING UP SPEED GOT UP TO 75 ON A 35 MPH ROAD PIT IN NEUTRAL AND IT RAPIDLY INCREASED IN TACH AND RPM SO PUSHROD THE BRAKES AND PULLED ON THE EMERGENCY...
NHTSA ODI report, 20141229
1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.
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WELL I PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND TURNED RIGHT AND TRIED TO DECELERATION AND IT KEPT ON BUILDING UP SPEED GOT UP TO 75 ON A 35 MPH ROAD PIT IN NEUTRAL AND IT RAPIDLY INCREASED IN TACH AND RPM SO PUSHROD THE BRAKES AND PULLED ON THE EMERGENCY...
NHTSA ODI report, 20141229
SAFETY TIMELINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator.
Campaign 20V033000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1997 Toyota Supra — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 20V033000 (air bags) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1997 Toyota Supra reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Supra?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Supra have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.