1998 Toyota Camry Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 3%of 600 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Toyota Camry, 3% of the 600 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,250 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I was driving in a residential neighborhood and coming to a stop sight to make a right turn. All the sudden, the car sped up and the brake was failing. Luckily there was no car in the opposite side. I was able to pull the car to the curb. I checked the brake and was functioning. Later, I have the car towed to piercey Toyota to diagnosis and they could not find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10549441, filed 2013-10, 96,562 miles“I took the car to the shop and found out the car has recall. Evap system diagnosis: p0441/p0446 on all models. When driving down the road while giving the car gas you can feel it jerking like its not getting gas and when the car stops it cuts off. So when I took it to the shop they say its a recall now I am wondering if Toyota is going to fix this problem because the piece is very expensive and I need my vehicle to run properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10606848, filed 2014-06, 172,637 miles“I started smelling gas odors inside of the car after filling the tank. I took the car to the dealer in july 2006 and told them that I also saw gas dripping on the ground. They found nothing. I continued to have the smell. Two weeks ago I smelled the fumes inside and saw leak. Dealer replaced gas tank, saying there was rust near the top of the tank. My car is garaged, so I don't understand.”
NHTSA complaint #10171098, filed 2006-10, 83,000 miles“Camry gas pedal self-accelerating. We had a Toyota Camry 1998 (bought in Toyota, morristown, nj in feb, 1998). By about 2003, the gas pedal behaved a little funny. When the car was standing still, the gas pedal would not respond when you press on it. But it would jerk and suddenly speed up when you keep pressing on it. The problem was not like the 'popular gas pedal stuck' thing described. We lived with the problem for a few years before the car get crashed and totaled (not for the pedal reason). …”
NHTSA complaint #10304292, filed 2010-02, 45,000 miles“When releasing foot from the gas, the gas pedal will sometimes lock in the idle position requiring extra force to release it resulting in a sudden acceleration which could result in losing control of the vehicle in slippery conditions. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10000394, filed 2002-12, 80,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 8 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 40 | 15% |
| 2019 | 85 | 21% |
| 2018 | 105 | 14% |
| 2017 | 8 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 31 | 7% |
| 2013 | 12 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 3% |
| 2009 | 21 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 62 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 26 | 4% |
| 2004 | 29 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 38 | 4% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 | 15 | 3% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 10 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 9 | 6% |
| 1990 | 10 | 7% |
| 1989 | 16 | 14% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 11 | 19% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
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