1997 TOYOTA CAMRY PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Engine & Transmission Issues

  • Sudden unintended acceleration, leading to collisions
    
  • Engine stalling randomly while driving
    
  • Transmission shifting erratically and hesitating
    
  • Engine overheating and loss of power
    
  • Fuel tank making sloshing noises when full
    
  • Engine seizing unexpectedly
    

• 2. Braking & Stability Issues

  • Brake pedal sinking to the floor, reducing stopping power
    
  • ABS brakes failing intermittently
    
  • Brakes making loud grinding noises
    
  • Extended stopping distances during emergency braking
    
  • Vehicle veering or pulling to one side when braking
    
  • Parking brake failure
    

• 3. Steering & Suspension Issues

  • Steering wheel pulling to the right uncontrollably
    
  • Steering wheel moving up and down while locked
    
  • Clunking noises from the front suspension
    
  • Vehicle swaying excessively at high speeds
    
  • Car bouncing excessively over bumps
    
  • Steering locking up momentarily
    

• 4. Electrical & Infotainment System Problems

  • Ignition key can be removed while the car is in gear
    
  • Battery draining overnight
    
  • Power door locks locking/unlocking on their own
    
  • Dashboard warning lights appearing randomly
    
  • Power windows failing to operate
    

• 5. Safety & Airbag Concerns

  • Airbags failing to deploy in head-on crashes
    
  • Seatbelt mechanisms failing to retract
    
  • Child seat not fitting properly in the rear seat
    
  • Seat rocking back and forth unexpectedly
    

• 6. Structural & Visibility Issues

  • Sunroof shattering unexpectedly
    
  • Windshield cracking from minor impacts
    
  • Poor headlight visibility at night
    
  • Water leaks into the cabin from doors and windows
    

• 7. Fuel System Problems

  • Fuel leaks causing gasoline odors inside the vehicle
    
  • Fuel gauge displaying incorrect levels
    
  • Fuel pump failure leading to unexpected engine shutdown
    

• 8. Tire & Wheel Problems

  • Premature tire wear and blowouts
    
  • Poor traction in wet weather, causing skidding
    
  • Wheels coming loose while driving