1997 TOYOTA CAMRY Electrical System Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
10 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
10
Complaints
1
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
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.
KEY WILL NOT TURN TO START CAR. STEERING WHEEL LOCK GOES IN AND OUT. EVENTUALLY (5-20 MINUTES) DO SOMETHING THAT WORKS (DON'T KNOW WHAT) AND CAR WILL START. WHEN IT HAPPENED ONCE, I FIGURED IT WAS AN ANOMALY. BUT IT HAS NOT HAPPENED FIVE TIMES AND I AM NOW IN CONSTANT WORRY ABOUT IT HAPPENING AGAIN. UPDATED 9/21/15 *LN ...UPDATED 10/01/15*BF THE CONSUMER STATED USING A DIFFERENT IGNITION KEY SEEMED TO HAVE ALLEVIATED THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 10/13/15*JB
MY CAR MADE A WINING NOISE AND THEN A LOUD POP. I MANAGED TO GET IT OFF RT 40 AND INTO A PARKING LOT. THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THERE WAS SEVERE SMOKE. I DID ROLL DOWN MY WINDOW HALF WAY AND THEN SHUT CAR OFF TRIED THE UNLOCK BUTTON AND IT DID NOT WORK. I THEN CRAWLED OUT THE WINDOW AND RAN THE CAR IGNITED AND CONTINUOUSLY BURNED UP?
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 YEARS THAT THE IGNITION CYLINDER ASSEMBLY NEEDS REPLACED, LEAVING ME STRANDED ONCE AGAIN. MANAGED TO GET A FRIEND TO GET A REPLACEMENT PART FOR ME BUT NOW I CANNOT GET IT INSTALLED. THE KEY HAS TO BE IN THE ACC POSITION FOR IT TO GO IN BUT THE TAB THAT IT SLIDES INTO DOESN'T LINE UP. I HAVE BEEN A FAITHFUL TOYOTA CUSTOMER FOR 3 DECADES BUT THIS IS BEYOND FRUSTRATING! *TR
THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS MAIN REASON THE TRANSMISSION LOCK UP. AND IT HAVE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR
THE IGNITION PROBLEM WAS MAIN REASON THE TRANSMISSION LOCK UP. AND IT HAVE COOLING PROBLEMS. *TR
DRIVING DOWN BELTWAY HEARD A POP AND THE CAR STARTED ON FIRE. 911 WAS CALLED FIRE DEPT GOT THERE BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO SAVE CAR. DRIVER GOT OUT SAFELY. *TR
1997 TOYOTA CAMRY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON I-87. FIRE BEGAN SOMEWHERE UNDER THE FRONT HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. BRAKES FAILED WHILE MOVING TO HIGHWAY SHOULDER. PASSENGERS WERE IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. *JB
MY AUTOMOBILE SUSTAINED A FULL FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 30 MPH BUT THE SAFETY AIRBAGS DID NOT ACTIVATE OR INFLATE. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO FIND OUT WHY FLUID LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, DEALER STATED THAT THERE COULD BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, SHORTLY AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. *SLC
Other 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
40 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
34 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
31 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
27 complaints
Suspension
27 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
25 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
24 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
23 complaints
Suspensionfront
23 complaints
Air Bags
18 complaints
Seats
17 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
14 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
12 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
11 complaints
Structurebodydoor
11 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
10 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
7 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
6 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
6 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
6 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Child Seatretractor
1 complaint
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint