Bought the car used and the car ran well but now the transmission went out. It would slip from time to time but now is out completely. Which seems to be very mysterious. I was searcjing to see how commo. The problem is or has been. I thought there might. Have been recalls on the transmission but didn't see any...
1997 Toyota Camry transmission problems
35 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 35
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission14
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch12
- Driveline: driveshaft1
- Driveline: differential unit1
- Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Camry transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Ignition interlock failure
PE97034
What 1997 Toyota Camry owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was not notified of a recall for a condition that allows the key to be removed with the transmission still in drive. I have experienced several events when I turned off the vehicle, removed the key and it started to roll away due to the transmission being in drive.
The ignition problem was main reason the transmission lock up. And it have cooling problems.
The ignition problem was main reason the transmission lock up. And it have cooling problems.
While driving, the made a loud clanking noise which seemed to be coming from the front. When the consumer stopped and the applied the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. The driver informed the mechanic that this problem continued to happen over and over and the problem is still there and has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information. *jb the consumers radio went out in the vehicle. The vehicle passenger seat belt sticks. Vehicle trunk light does not work. The driver side adjustable handle does not work. The rubber on the motor mount does not last and breaks. The vehicle jerks repeatedly. *tc the consumer stated that she currently has a permanent back problem due to the adjustable handle not working.
While driving at 65 MPH there was severe vibration in the front end also, had problem with the automatic transmission.
Loud knocking heard from front right of vehicle. Toyota service department determined cause to be a bad cv joint. Additionally, during a routine engine oil change, I discovered an unusually large amount of beading sludge that had to be removed by hand to drail and fill the oil. I have read reports of the toyota engines producing sludge and I would like to know how I go about getting this fixed on their recall if one occurs.
The consumer can start the ignition when transmission is shifted in any position.
The automatic transmission was destroyed by pieces of metal.
Upon changing gears from park to reverse gear automatically goes into neutral, please provide vehicle identification number, and further information.
Questions about the 1997 Toyota Camry transmission
Does the 1997 Toyota Camry have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the transmission of the 1997 Toyota Camry, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Toyota Camry transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Camry transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Camry have bad transmission?
The Toyota Camry model years with the most transmission complaints are 2007 (266 complaints), 2018 (202 complaints) and 2012 (142 complaints).
Other 1997 Toyota Camry problems
Brakes 108Engine 103Suspension 70Airbags 55Electrical 40Acceleration 30Seats 30Steering 30Body 26Seat belts 26Lights 23Fuel system 15Tires 15Visibility 9Locks 6Wheels 3Driver assistance 1
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