Brakes Failed problems of the 1997 Toyota Camry

Three problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2008

The contact owns a 1997 Toyota Camry. While driving 32 mph, the steering wheel locked, the brakes failed, and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. There was no warning prior to the failures. The vehicle lost complete power. The contact turned off the engine for approximately 30 seconds and the vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure has occurred three times. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 74,000.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2002

Near death experience. Brakes have failed at various speeds on numerous occasions originally reported 2 weeks after vehicle purchase. Since then have returned 5 times for brake failure still no solution lives have been in jeapardy feel unsafe in vehicle. Dealer reluctantly complies with original agreement brakes are under warranty please respond ASAP.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2001

Transmission makes a noise when car is placed in reverse or placed in drive and the engine dies leading to brake failure.




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