My car made a wining noise and then a loud pop. I managed to get it off rt 40 and into a parking lot. The brakes went out and there was severe smoke. I did roll down my window half way and then shut car off tried the unlock button and it did not work. I then crawled out the window and ran the car ignited and continuously burned up?
1997 Toyota Camry: brake failure
15 of the 555 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Camry describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. While driving 32 MPH, the steering wheel locked, the brakes failed, and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. There was no warning prior to the failures. The vehicle lost complete power. The contact turned off the engine for approximately 30 seconds and the vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure has occurred three times. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 74,000.
1997 toyota camry caught on fire while driving on I-87. Fire began somewhere under the front hood of the vehicle. Brakes failed while moving to highway shoulder. Passengers were immediately evacuated and the fire department was called to put out the fire. The car was completely destroyed by the fire.
Brakes failed while parking. Vehicle jumped foward and consumer hit a meter. Took vehicleto dealer, and they stated that there was recall 97v156000 for brake vacuum hose. Please provide any further information.
Near death experience. Brakes have failed at various speeds on numerous occasions originally reported 2 weeks after vehicle purchase. Since then have returned 5 times for brake failure still no solution lives have been in jeapardy feel unsafe in vehicle. Dealer reluctantly complies with original agreement brakes are under warranty please respond asap.
Transmission makes a noise when car is placed in reverse or placed in drive and the engine dies leading to brake failure.
When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Brakes failed.
Front brakes failure caused rubbing noise when wheels were turning. Yh
Brakes failed. Yh
Brakes failed causing excessive amount of noise. Yh
Brakes make a loud ginding, rumbling noise for even moderate braking. It feels like there is a loss of brake efficiency when this happens.
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1997 Toyota Camry?
15 of 555 owner complaints about the 1997 Toyota Camry (3%) mention brake failure. 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 22Headlights 13ABS 11Check engine light 11Sudden acceleration 11Seat belt 10Knocking 9Stalling 8Door locks 6Tire blowout 6
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