Failed to stop on highway at 65 MPH. The road was icy but the vehicle's ABS was not working and the vehicle did not decelerate at all. I steering the vehicle to the ditch. I was lucky of not hitting other vehicles and I was safe. There is a problem with toyota camry's braking, it did not feel right!
1997 Toyota Camry: ABS light or ABS activating
11 of the 555 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Camry describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Phone after 7/26 is 847‑836‑1632. Toyota nor dealer will take any responsibility as their 36 month waranty expired. Since I have not had my minor service done at a toyota dealership, they say that I show no loyalty and therefore they have no loyalty to me. I asked how many ABS sensors have failed and they give me no reply. Very strongly they have written that their responsibility is 36 months and that is it -- period! No safety defect mentione din summary.
While driving in rainy conditions consumer tried to put on brakes, and felt the ABS kicking. But, vehicle did not stop.
When the brakes were applied at a force, not slow stopping, the brakes would make a loud noise, speed at approximately 35 MPH. Dealer contacted and stated it was normal ABS brake noise, and cannot duplicate the problem.
Abs brakes failed several times, once resulting in a collision.
Abs would not stop completely causing accident
Noisy ABS brakes.
While driving vehicle, the ABS/traction control light begins to flash.
When applying ABS brakes and coming to full stops, brakes have a loud grinding noise. The noise is intermittent.
A grinding noise occurs within the ABS braking system. Dealer states the brakes are working properly. However, a part is being manufactured to remedy the grinding. Also on one occasion when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal traveled to the floor , causing extended stopping distance.
When applying the ABS brakes in any type of weather or speed, the brakes make a grinding noise and there is extended stopping distance. Please provide details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- This bulletin provides service information regarding the removal of the ABS speed sensor prior to removal...
- Subject on front brake noise 97-98 camry L4
- New front brake pad kits are available to reduce front brake groan or grinding noise on vehicles within...
- Brief information regarding front brake noise
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, iowa, kansas, maine, michigan,minnesota, montana, nebraska, nevada, new hampshire, new york, noth dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. A condition can occur where accumulated moisture can temporarily freeze in the brake vacuum hose if the vehicle is used in extremely cold climates for an extended period of time.
- Risk
- This can result in the elimination of vacuum assist to the brakes that can increase stopping distances and could lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new design brake vacuum hose.
Recall number 97V156000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Toyota Camry abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Toyota Camry?
11 of 555 owner complaints about the 1997 Toyota Camry (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Toyota Camry?
There is 1 recall and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Toyota Camry
Grinding brakes 35No deployment 30Engine failure 22Fire or smoke 22Brake failure 15Headlights 13Check engine light 11Sudden acceleration 11Seat belt 10Knocking 9Stalling 8Door locks 6Tire blowout 6
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