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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 transmission
    14
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    12
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    1
  • Driveline: differential unit
    1
  • Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
    1
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    1
  • 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.

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25k-50k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Toyota Camry transmission problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202024

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Ignition interlock failureOpened July 16, 1997, closed November 28, 1997

PE97034

What 1997 Toyota Camry owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · FL

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...

Filed Oct 10, 2018 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

The ignition problem was main reason the transmission lock up. And it have cooling problems.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 100 miles · CA

The ignition problem was main reason the transmission lock up. And it have cooling problems.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Electrical, Seat belts · AZ · 1 injury

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.

Filed May 6, 2004 · Suspension, Transmission · NC

While driving at 65 MPH there was severe vibration in the front end also, had problem with the automatic transmission.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 93,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Transmission · 81,826 miles · FL

The consumer can start the ignition when transmission is shifted in any position.

Filed May 12, 2003 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · VA

The automatic transmission was destroyed by pieces of metal.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Transmission · CA

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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