1997 Toyota Camry: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Acceleration · 79,000 miles · VA · crash

Backing down access road to parking lot, boat ramp and recreation area. Had foot on the brake when sudden acceleration endangered car and driver. Directed car into the side of a parked truck to avoid crashing into area where people were working, and also to avoid going into river which was very close by. Back end of car struck side of truck then car bounced off careened toward river with accelerator still jammed. Pressed foot down hard on brake and pulled up e brake until car finally stalled.

Filed Jan 27, 2011 · Acceleration · 143,057 miles · CA

With my right foot on the brake pedal, prepared to come to a complete stop when parking in the carport stall there was instead a sudden acceleration and the car "jumped" over the concrete curb on the floor and broke through the carport wall. Another problem occurred some years earlier when the gas pedal got stuck while driving on the freeway. Frightening as it was I managed to reach down and manually release the pedal.

Filed Aug 8, 2005 · Electrical · 194,000 miles · NC · fire

I own a 1997 toyota camry with 194,000 miles. Last week it caught on fire. I pulled into the office parking lot and turned off the ignition and removed the key. The starter continued to try to start the car. I tried to stall it out by letting out the clutch, but it just continued to try to start. I then put the key back in turned on the ignition and put it in neutral. I then ran into the office to get a tool to disconnect the battery. When the battery was disconnected the starter quit, but by then the solenoid was so overheated it started to smoke and burn. Luckily we had a fire extinguisher on hand. The dealer has only said that they need to replace the starter. I thought vehicles had a fail safe measure that would terminate the power supply to the starter once the ignition was turned off and the key removed.

Filed Jan 11, 2005 · Electrical · 101,000 miles · OH · fire

While driving 35 MPH a knocking noise came from the engine, then the engine light illuminated. The vehicle stalled, and a fire started under the hood. The vehicle was totaled, then towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Dec 21, 2002 · Engine · CA

Consumer is concerned about sludge and oil gelling in the engine. The consumer reported seeing smoke from the vehicle. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled, the dealer recommended replacing the main bearings, rod bearings and the oil pump.

Filed Aug 7, 2002 · Engine · CT

While driving consumer notice d a loud noise. Soon vehicle stalled. Dealer was contacted, technician noticed engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.

Filed Jan 24, 2001 · Electrical · NJ

While driving 60 MPH vehicle stalled, toyota will not take responsibility for repairs.

Filed Nov 23, 1999 · Engine · NJ

Engines stalls approx. 15 min. After warmed up upon acceleration and will does not restart for at least 1 min.