1998 TOYOTA CAMRY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

751

Owner Complaints

87 Crashes 39 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 61 19 Crashes 1 Fire 10 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 49 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 33
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 32 1 Crash 7 Fires 3 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 30 1 Crash
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 29 24 Crashes 1 Fire 22 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 29 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 25 4 Fires 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 25 11 Fires
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 20 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 19
Air Bags
Complaints: 18 11 Crashes 1 Fire 9 Injuries
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 14
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 14
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 14 6 Crashes
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 13 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 12
Electrical System
Complaints: 11 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 11
Steering
Complaints: 11 4 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Seat Belts
Complaints: 10
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 10
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 9
Structurebody
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 7
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 7
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 7
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 5
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 5
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 4 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 4
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 4
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Equipment
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 2
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Tiresmarkings
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11340452 | AIR BAGS | | 146,000 miles 1 Injury
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
#11162003 | ENGINE | | 150,000 miles
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.
#10991164 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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.
#10984843 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 93,000 miles Crash
EXITING A PARKING PLACE WHEN CAR SURGED AND ACCELERATED. COLLIDED WITH FOUR VEHICLES.
#10959097 | STEERING | | 129,000 miles
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.

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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

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY.

Investigation DP02004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Closed

Opened:

ENGINE SEIZURE

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