1998 Toyota Camry Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 600 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 174,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Toyota Camry, 1% of the 600 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 174,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Just got home did not smell or see anything unusual, went inside and maybe five minutes later I seen lots of smoke went outside and the car was smoking and flaming under the hood. Fire department had to come to put the fire out.”
NHTSA complaint #10512617, filed 2013-05, 199,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Camry. While driving, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11162003, filed 2018-12, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Camry. While the vehicle was stationary, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed as needing a new engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10991164, filed 2017-05Related service bulletins
- 10132812May 1, 2014Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 60 | 22% |
| 2019 | 81 | 20% |
| 2018 | 137 | 18% |
| 2017 | 11 | 7% |
| 2016 | 17 | 9% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 57 | 13% |
| 2013 | 26 | 9% |
| 2012 | 59 | 10% |
| 2011 | 36 | 6% |
| 2010 | 43 | 7% |
| 2009 | 208 | 16% |
| 2008 | 131 | 14% |
| 2007 | 377 | 13% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 21 | 3% |
| 2004 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 | 52 | 7% |
| 2002 | 58 | 6% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Toyota Camry
121 complaintsEngine cooling
92 complaintsVehicle speed control
83 complaintsSuspension
70 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsTires
41 complaintsSeat belts
35 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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