1998 Toyota Camry Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 600 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,631miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Toyota Camry, 2% of the 600 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,631 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“I notice the same issue with my Camry the noise is constant it makes a rattling noise in the front and then it also squeaks in the front. I bought it to pep boys 6 times and they can't find the problem it is a horrible noise that is very loud.”
NHTSA complaint #10384685, filed 2011-02, 56,000 miles“Vehicle speed control: opened garage door with remote. Stepped lightly on gas pedal to enter garage. Car unexpectedly accelerated rapidly. Stepped on brakes but car did not stop. Car crashed through interior garage wall and through closet in adjoining bedroom. Couse of problem is being investigated. Repair not completed.”
NHTSA complaint #10100255, filed 2004-11, 80,631 miles“While exiting interstate 75s, 5-year-old Toyota Camry made strange engine noises and later began smoking heavily. After smoke cleared, there was a hole in the engine. Mechanic said that could be engine oil sludge problem and/or thrown rod. Dealer completed 5-year-maintenance check on 8/28/03.”
NHTSA complaint #10047684, filed 2003-11, 81,000 miles“Consumer was driving in rainy condition when windows started to fog, consumer noticed the air conditioner light blinking and it was not working, consumer had poor vision due to the rain and fogged windows.”
NHTSA complaint #554777, filed 2000-09“When making a sudden stop brakes will experience a longer stopping distance intermittently. Dealer cannot determine defect. Dealer would make so called adjustments, however would not remedy the problem, a brake specialist detected brake problem, but could not find the exact problem, consumer feels brakes are unmatching parts or something along those lines that does not allow for repair, the dealer has adjusted rear brakes, replaced brake pads, machined rotors, replaced rear wheel cylinders. …”
NHTSA complaint #864996, filed 2000-07Related service bulletins
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- 10188913Feb 3, 2021TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10174891Apr 7, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
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- 10145749Aug 31, 2018Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Aug 31, 2018Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953Jul 31, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 11 | 2% |
| 2009 | 18 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 34 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 9 | 2% |
| 1991 | 21 | 14% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology