Complaints
751
Crashes
87
Fires
39
Injuries
65
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#161 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:103,657 mi
Crash-related:19
Fires:1
#249 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:49,871 mi
Crash-related:2
#333 complaints
Suspension:Front
Avg mileage:57,626 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 61 | 19 | 1 | 103,657 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 49 | 2 | — | 49,871 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 33 | — | — | 57,626 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 32 | 1 | 7 | 105,760 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 30 | 1 | — | 66,444 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 29 | 24 | 1 | 108,545 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 29 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 25 | — | 4 | 100,733 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 25 | — | 11 | 78,012 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 20 | — | — | 38,199 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 19 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 11 | 1 | 118,273 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 14 | — | — | 86,708 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 14 | 6 | — | 76,212 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 2 | 151,875 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 4 | 1 | 118,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | — | — | 125,103 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 10 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 10 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | 2 | — | 67,259 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 7 | — | — | 79,982 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 7 | — | — | 28,225 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 | 1 | — | 161,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | 1 | — | 108,000 mi |
Unintended Acceleration
61
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
1
Avg Miles
103,657
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
49
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,871
Suspension:Front
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,626
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
32
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
7
Avg Miles
105,760
Tire Defects
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,444
Air Bags:Frontal
29
complaints
Crashes
24
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,545
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
100,733
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
11
Avg Miles
78,012
Structure:Body:Door
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,199
Suspension Failures
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,273
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,708
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
14
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,212
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
151,875
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,000
Seat Belt Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,103
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
Suspension:Rear
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,259
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,982
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,225
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
161,000
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,000
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1998 Toyota Camry — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Toyota Camry reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1998 Toyota Camry has 751 NHTSA complaints, 87 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 61 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Toyota Camry?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (61 complaints, avg 103,657 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (49 complaints, avg 49,871 mi); Suspension:Front (33 complaints, avg 57,626 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Toyota Camry?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 85,357 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Toyota Camry include 87 crash-related reports, 39 fire reports, 65 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Toyota Camry as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Toyota Camry?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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