1997 Toyota Camry engine problems

Filed Apr 13, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · AL · fire

In January my starter caught on fire while driving down the road, and again in April causing me to lose days of work. Caused positive cable to battery to melt.

Filed Jul 18, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 1,223 miles · VA

Steering wheel and handle bar are loose. The electrical system including the ignition are not working properly. The service brakes and the hydraulic parts seems to wobble while driving . The exterior lighting headlights are so dimmed it is hard to see while driving at night. The vehicle is parked in front of my house.

Filed Feb 13, 2018 · Engine · 150,000 miles · WI

Engine is beginning to use engine oil between changes.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 123,000 miles · AZ

Accelerator pedal sometimes sticks at a stop when pushed to start moving forward. I have noticed this for the past few years.

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 100,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

1997 toyota camry traveling at or about 30 MPH struck a standing/stopped vehicle from the rear. Standing vehicle struck rear end of car in front. 1997 toyota driver sustained multiple, bodily injuries. Facial injuries include lip/mouth contusion, eye socket bruises from striking steering wheel. Steering wheel air bag did not open. Other bodily injuries includes large interior right knee hematoma, broken left foot requiring immediate installation of metal plate & screws & multiple bruises to both legs. Driver is ww2 vet & is scheduled for 3 weeks rehab in care facility. Car is currently a local salvage yard awaiting disposition within 2 days. Police report 902361501 on file at avon indiana police department & indicates driver air bag did not open.

Filed Nov 28, 2012 · Engine · 90,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH the driver started to hear a loud noise. A few miles later the driver saw orange flames coming from the hood. The driver threw dirt onto the engine to put the fire out. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jan 18, 2012 · Engine · 177,559 miles · TX

Please see the information below, and let me know if you can help me pursue this matter. At the very least, I would like to file a complaint against toyota and lucas oil. > attorney comment: the website for lucas oil regarding its stop leak product says that it repairs worn seals without risk of damage. > >attorney comment: this situation presents an unusual issue ie the liability of the oil leak product for not warning against use of the product in a car prone to sludging. > > I added 1 quart of lucas engine oil stop leak (purchased at pep boys) to the engine oil of my 1997 v-6 toyota camry, which caused a rod to be thrown, killing the engine. (prior to this, the engine was running fine, but I did have a slight engine oil leak problem.) the estimate to replace the engine is $3,171.91. I am the original owner of the vehicle, which has 177,559 miles on it. Upon searching the internet, I discovered that my car engine is prone to sludge and sludge damage due to design error. Had I been aware of this, I never would have added this product. As it is, neither toyota nor lucas oil posted any warnings about using this product in my car engine. As such, I contacted both toyota and lucas oil for some relief - both companies denied my request.

Filed Dec 3, 2011 · Engine · 159,108 miles · MA

Connecting rod failure. While I was checking my battery, the engine exploded, blowing a 4" hole on the engine body and spreading pieces of the connecting rod around the yard. No prior signs had indicated anything was wrong with the engine. Engine was running fine up to the last second before the explosion.

Filed Feb 14, 2010 · Engine · 127,000 miles · NJ

Engine froze while on nj turnpike. Oil coagulated into gook/mudr

Filed Feb 12, 2009 · Engine · 105,000 miles · MA

Hi , I have a 1997 camry that's got roughly 150,000 miles on it.. Recently my engine blew up/froze ...and is a total loss-with little to no warning. I have been taking my car to jiffy lube for 3-4 years faithfully every 3,000.00 miles. Actually paying them for their "special" high-mileage oil every time. In late october I took my camry to a independent dealer that did a $ 800.00 tune-up , replaced my pcv valve, and did a oil change.-I also paid this dealer to do a special "comprehensive-diagnostic" test to find any thing else they could find wrong with my car-supposedly a stem to stern inspection of my car. 3,000 miles later, jan 6th 2009, I got my regular scheduled jiffy lube oil change and actually asked them to check for any oil leaks..as I was adding 1-2 extra quarts between oil changes. They told me "no leaks".. And sent me on my way. 250 miles and 21 days later my car died on jan 27th, .stranding me in the middle of the road with no warning. Jiffy lube sent out "investigators"- ...who looked at my engine, and said "sludge build-up" was so massive that the pressure blew out the pcv valve, causing a sudden massive loss of oil..and they were not responsible..as they said it was a maintenance issue. I changed my oil religiously every 3,000 miles with "jiffy lube's oil" no less...and just had a stem to stern tune-up and a new pcv valve put in.. Help!!!!...I can't figure out who's responsible...toyota defect? Tune-up shop or bad jiffy lube oil? Please help if you can.