1998 TOYOTA CAMRY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
751
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
18
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
The 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY has received a total of 751 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. 18 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (61 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (49 complaints), and Suspensionfront (33 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY, potentially affecting up to 635,638 vehicles.
Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 42,540 vehicles affected
Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
View full details →Recall 01V012000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 53,061 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR-TO-THROTTLE BODY CONNECTION. THE ACCELERATOR INNER-CABLE COULD WEAR AWAY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE OR REMAIN IN ITS MOST RECENT POSITION REGARDLESS OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 99V307000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 540,037 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
751 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER LOSS CONTROL WHEN VEHICLE WAS HYDROPLANING. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, NECK, BRUISES AND GLASS CUT THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE CONTACT STATED INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS. THE CONTACT STATED LOCAL DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 146,000
TL* 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.
TL* 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.
EXITING A PARKING PLACE WHEN CAR SURGED AND ACCELERATED. COLLIDED WITH FOUR VEHICLES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND FELT LOOSE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE STEERING WHEEL UP TOWARDS HER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN OR WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V307000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
Safety Rating for the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 18 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
5200B — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING - POWER STEERING GEAR. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM589-U2. '98 CAMRY. 00400-RM654-U2. '99 CAMRY. *TT
SU00102 — SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BEARING O-RING SERVICE TIP. *TT
BO02001 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB
BO02800 — STRUCTURE:BODY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INTRODUCING A FIELD FIX FOR INCIDENTS OF MOISTURE AND ODORS PERMEATING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT FLAPS MAY HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR MISSING. REPLACING THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT WILL REMEDY THE CONDITION. *TT
EL00700 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. *MR
119 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE STATES THAT A DETAILED BULLETIN WITH DOOR MIRROR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HAS BEEN ISSUED. *TT
BO01799 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CONDITIONS WITH THE DOOR GLASS DISPLACING FROM THE FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED FORCEFULLY WITH THE WINDOW PARTIALLY DOWN. *TT
TC99219 — STEERING
TOYOTA WILL INITIATE A SPEICAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT. *TT
EG00999 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONDITIONS WITH SOME 5S-FE EQUIPPED AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MIL
BO00599 — STRUCTURE:BODY
IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH ON VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT
Showing 10 of 18 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA CAMRY
- 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY — 334 complaints
- 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY — 364 complaints
- 1995 TOYOTA CAMRY — 373 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY — 567 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY — 685 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY (current)
- 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY — 661 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY — 575 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY — 356 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY — 1,183 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY — 945 complaints
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