Toyota Toyota 1997
Model Toyota made in 1997 by Toyota got 3 consumer complains as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.4l and 3.4l.
Model 1997
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 22/25/23 | 24/33/27 | Regular | $ 783 | 10 | 960825 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/29/25 | 25/37/29 | Regular | $ 720 | 10 | 960825 |
| ( 3.4L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/21/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 947 | 10 | 960825 |
| ( 3.4L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/23/20 | 21/29/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 10 | 960825 |
| ( 2.7L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/23/21 | 22/29/24 | Regular | $ 857 | 12 | 960825 |
| ( 2.7L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/23/20 | 21/30/24 | Regular | $ 900 | 12 | 960825 |
| ( 3.4L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/20/18 | 18/25/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 12 | 960825 |
| ( 3.4L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/20/18 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 12 | 960825 |
| ( 2.7L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 18/21/19 | 20/27/23 | Regular | $ 947 | 13 | 960825 |
| ( 2.7L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | Regular | $ 947 | 13 | 960825 |
| ( 3.4L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 16/19/18 | 18/25/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 13 | 960825 |
| ( 3.4L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/19/18 | 18/25/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 13 | 960825 |
| ( 3.4L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 16/17/16 | 17/22/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 13 | 960825 |
| ( 3.4L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/19/17 | 18/24/20 | Regular | $ 1058 | 13 | 960825 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 97082697008 | 08/26/1997 | 54397 | Various information and questions on air bag deactivation. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 97052300397 | 05/23/1997 | 52998 | The pio/dio 34224 fujitsu ten cd player's (p/n 08601-00852) circuitry was changed to eliminate efect/accept cd conditions. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 970513 | 05/13/1997 | 53027 | Musty odor is being emitted from the air conditioning system of various vehicles. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| 97050900297 | 05/09/1997 | 53033 | Excessive air conditioning evaporator odor is accuring in various vehicles. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 970506 | 05/06/1997 | 53030 | Exhibiting a mil on condition (dtc code) p0116. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TC02001 | 01/04/2002 | 628694 | Limited service campaign x01 involving replacement of the 5vz-fe v6 engine cylinder head gasket. *tt | 03/19/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 9712159811A | 12/15/1997 | 54435 | Improving engine operating smoothness when driving on downhill grades. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 97051600197 | 05/16/1997 | 53038 | Preventing poor sound quality and/or cassettes from jamming. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| BO01298 | 05/08/1998 | 601610 | Brief information pertaining to seat belt extenders. *yc | 08/12/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| BR00400 | 10/20/2000 | 618311 | Information regarding brake pad clicking noise. *jb | 04/11/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||||
| 970520 | 05/20/1997 | 53028 | Preventing contact between the tailgate pipe and heat shield. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| 435 | 03/13/2001 | 619092 | This electronic mail message states that toyota is offering retro-fit internal trunk release kits to allow the trunk to be opended from the inside in case of entrapment on all applicable 1990 - 2000 models. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TC99012 | 05/26/1999 | 606573 | Subject regarding toyota special service campaign book. *tt | 08/27/1999 | |
| 97122397018 | 12/23/1997 | 54017 | Subject pertaining to technical aspects of warranty coverage. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| False deployment of air bag causing injury to consumer. (attorney for consumer). | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 1 | |||
| The air fuel sensor has possibly failed. *slc | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Tire blew out (briggstone p205-65-r15). mjs | |||