1997 Toyota Camry brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 126 complaints for the 1997 Toyota Camry, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 126 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
When driving the vehicle the brakes went out and then caught on fire in the engine compartment. The vehicle has been totalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota camry. The contact stated that the power steering and the brakes suddenly malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a ditch. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry
- Engine 106 complaints
- Suspension 71 complaints
- Air bags 55 complaints
- Electrical system 40 complaints
- Steering 31 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints
- Seats 30 complaints
- Transmission 29 complaints