Car : 97 toyota camry le 4 cylinder three major problems 1) blue smoke at cold-starting (mileage: 87 miles -aug. 2001) engine gave off blue smoke from the exhaust when cold-starting in the morning. After replacing valve stem seals (paid around $1000 to a toyota dealer for the repair), the problem was solved. 2) power steering rack & pinion leaking (mileage: 87kmiles -aug. 2001) power steering rack & pinion leaked and a mechanic replaced it with a new one. 3) egr vsv failure (mileage: 100 kmiles -oct. 2004) check engine light came on. Obd ii scanner says "insufficient egr flow." a mechanic replaced egr vsv and the problem was solved. 4) front strut mounts failure ((mileage: 87 kmiles -aug. 2001) both front strut mounts made noise. After a toyota dealer replaced it, the problem was solved.
1997 Toyota Camry steering complaints
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My 2002 toyota camry when the steering is turned sharply there is a popping noise every time.this manufactured product has a problem. The cruise control sticks at current speed.one of the bose speakers that has a lifetime warranty that was installed by the manufacturer is busted.
My 2002 toyota camry when the steering is turned sharply there is a popping noise every time.this manufactured product has a problem.
1997 toyota camry ls popping noise in steering.
The consumer learned of a steering recall on the federal safety agency's website but never received any notification from the manufacturer. *nm recall campaign : 99v307000 dealing with the steering wheel set nut. *tc
Consumer complained about a steering problem. When it rained steering wheel locked in the middle of a turn. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who was unable to resolve the problem.
The dealership south bay toyota; gardena ca; 310‑323‑7800 is refusing to honor the recall for the steering wheel 99 v 307 000. The vehicle had an accident because of the defect stated in the recall and is presently at the dealership. Ts
There was a problem with the rack and pinion. While driving the consumer heard a loud noise, viewed smoke coming from the engine area, and immediately the engine died. The dealer was contacted and stated that a rod had blown a hole through the engine block. Also, the turn signal malfunctioned. Scc dealer recommended engine block be replaced. Timing and drive belts replaced.
Rack and pinion steering was leaking. Noticed problem when vehicle was parked. Took to mechanic, and was informed that needed the entire rack and pinion steering system replaced.
When five people were in the vehicle, the tires scraped rear wheel wells and undercarriage scraped pavement.
When starting car with key ignition, car is lock will not turn if you turn steering wheel to left or right hard.
Vehicle lost all steering control while driving causing vehicle to collide with chain link fence, possible failure of recall (99v‑307) of the steering wheel and column, however vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN #.
Consumer had contacted toyota manufacturer about recall 99v232000/steering wheel. Manufacturer explained to the consumer that this recall affected only vehicles manufacturered in japan. Also, when handling steering wheel consumer could feel persistent vibration.
Recall repair completed, however vehicle is still experiencing steering column vibration at speeds over 65 MPH (99v‑307).
Steering wheel malfunctions. Yh
Design of the vehicle causes the driver knee to hit the steering wheel adjuster lever making the steering wheel go up and down.
While driving steering wheel locked up, causing an accident. Please provide details.
Interlock system failure after key is inserted. Dilemma: owner rocked steering to release mechanism.
While driving steering wheel moves up and down even when locked. Delaers has not seen vehicle. Cause unknown. *ak consumer states the steering wheel would appear to be a design fault that needs to be corrected.
Consumer bought vehicle on nov-08-96, on nov-15-96 while driving about 55mph the steering tilted all the way up. Also, happened a second time 0n 22-nov-96. Took vehicle to don mcgill toyota for repairs both times. Happened twice again in dec.-96 repaired at same dealership and the steering is still tilting unexpectantly, causing near accidents. The steering tilted again in february 1997, called dealership to pick vehicle up because consumer is afraid to drive and they refused to pick it up.
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