12 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1997 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Without any lights or indication of a problem, while my husband was driving on the freeway in California, smoke began billowing out from under the hood. Within seconds, flames were seen, by the time he reached the side of the road, the engine was fully engulfed in fire. By the time he got out of the car, minutes, the dash was engulfed. It took 15 minutes for the fire department to put it out. This vehicle has had regular services per manufacturers requirements, plus a safety and engine examination approximately 30 days ago. No evidence of a problem of any kind was found at that time.
Midas in forestville, MD did not put any oil in my car and now the engine is gone.
Engine has excessive amounts of smoke that is coming from rear of vehicle.
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Engine oil changed every 3000-4000 miles. I previously had Honda accord with 186000 miles and no problems. There is an obvious defect with this engine!.
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This vehicle never had repairs other than a shock replacement on the passenger side and normal maintenence. The vehicle left home in the morning and with in 4 miles smke came out of the engine compartment. All the guages showed normal right before the engine quit. It then became engulfed in flames and actually melted the entire engine compartment. This appears to be a serious defect and should be investigated. Toyota will not release the cause of the fire.
The engine siezed at 21,000 mile for no apparent reason. Cause unknown. Please provide further information and VIN #.
When driving the vehicle the brakes went out and then caught on fire in the engine compartment. The vehicle has been totalled.
Dealer says car not serviced properly. . . . I have changed oil as required and contacted previous owner who says that he has done the same. No safety defect listed.
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.
While driving vehicle caught on fire, the location of where the fire started has not been determined, cause is also unknown. Please give any further details.