21 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
There is a serious problem with the brakes on the 1997 Toyota Camry. The brakes on the vehicle does not last for more than three months, and less.
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When the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
97 Camry 4 cyllinder purchased used (34533 mi) sept, 99. Within a week noticed: front grill broken; grinding, scraping noise in front brake system; distinct "chunk" noise primarily in rt fr wheel well area from macpherson strut (lft noisy also); CA.
Wheels locked up on two occasions; one on a stop, and the other on a wet pavement. Also noticed grinding sound coming from front wheels. Vehicle hesitateing while stopping. Dealer / manufacturer notified.
While driving in rainy conditions consumer tried to put on brakes, and felt the abs kicking. But, vehicle did not stop.
I still have the same brake problem and uneven stopping power/grind.
Consumer experiencing brake problem when vehicle brake system get hot. Vehilce would make a scrapping sound ; dealer notified and informed consumer that nothing could be found, and that was a normal condition for new brakes.
While applying the brakes there is a grinding sound. Dealer has been contacted.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with anti-lock brake system. When applying brakes, it makes a loud chattering noise. Vehicle has been serviced 3 times for brake problems since the vehicle was purchased Feb/97. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
The front brakes make noise and produce a grinding sound when applied with normal pressure. The dealer stated that Toyota knows of the problem but can't fix it. My regular mechanic has had other complaints with Toyotas from his customers. I can't understand why it can't be fixed. 2) on my 25,000 mile service I could not have my back tires rotated because they were cupped. I was told this is because of weak shocks on the car. My wife who weighs 100 pounds is the one who drives this car 85% of the time and with my two kids the total weight is less that 300 pounds. I noticed that the car would bottom out but did not expect to have poorly performing shocks. I am very dissatisfied with these two problems to the point that I wonder where else Toyota cut corners on quality. If this report is going to Toyota, please pass on that the chances of this consumer buying another one of their products is zero. Also, the chances of a bad referral is highly probable. At the minimum, it is better than Toyota coming up with a solution to a known problem.
While driving vehicle about 40 to 45 mph when the consumer stepped on the brake pedal, the brakes sounded like grinding metal to metal. Dealer had said: the problem had been reported more the one time, but manufacturer had not recalled this problem. Manufacturer not contacted.
Ongoing problem with the brake system. Anytime vehicle is on an incline vehicle would go foward after releasing the brake pedal. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and condition still unresolved.
While driving vehicle on the road about 40-45 mph with about 4 vehicles in front of the comsumer when he saw the vehicles stop, and comsumer tried to stop by stepping on brake pedal, but could not stop it on time and smashed front of vehicle or rearended. Air bags did not deploy during the accident. The shop said it was nothing wrong with the system.
Antilock brakes make noise when used. Nlm.
The brakes are constantly squealing, I was told this is normal. . . . The car keeps dying when I am coming to slow down to take right hand turn. Has been dangerous problem, I drive through two rotarys, it has stauled around them. I am very concerned.
When brakes are applied, mostly in wet weather conditions, vehicle does not want to stop. Also brakes make growling noises when brakes are applied. In addition, vehicle has visual problems; headrest , blocks view when looking out of rear window. Problem is with all 4 headrests. Headrest are too wide and high. Possible design flaw. Dealers are aware the problem. Please provide any further deatails.
Abs would not stop completely causing accident.
Noisy abs brakes.
Upon applying brakes hears a noise coming from right front passenger's side. Both Toyota and dealer were contacted, they claim that noise is normal for 1997 Toyota Camrys.
Brakes keeps grinding as if it was metal to metal , causing front end to vibrate and extended stopping distance.