1997 Toyota supra
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Toyota supra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1997 Toyota supra at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Toyota supra recalls 1
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion…
Fix: 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. Potentially affected steering wheel serial numbers will be inspected by a dealer. Based o…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1997 Toyota supra common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1997 Toyota supra MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1997 Toyota supra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1997 Toyota supra trims & engines on record
1997 Toyota supra vehicles on record
Other Toyota supra model years
1997 Toyota supra — frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Toyota supra have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Toyota supra. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota supra?
Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, vehicle speed control.
What gas mileage does the 1997 Toyota supra get?
The 1997 Toyota supra has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.