1998 Toyota Camry Problems and Repair Histories
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Toyota Camry Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1998 | Toyota Camry | 30 Camrys, 8.0 months of data per Camry, average 166500 miles80 |
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1998 Toyota Camry
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| Toyota in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 328000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 329000 | 325 | Water pump froze up. Replaced water pump and timing belt. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 99000 | 0 | Gas pedal sticking from stop. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 175000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 192000 | 10 | driver side door handle broken. removed door panel, handle, bought new handle on Ebay, installed handle. driver side window would go up, then the front half would slip back into the door. removed door panel, found 4 of 8 bolts sheared off that held window assembly in place. replaced bolts. fixed. |
| Aug | 2012 | 195500 | 114 | original spark wires, 4th bank misfiring due to burnt up wire |
| Oct | 2012 | 198000 | 13 | Temp gauge was reading coldish during cooler weather. replaced thermostat. need a 10mm wrench (or very small 10mm socket). 2 nuts, bought thermostat and gasket, popped them in, refilled coolant, done. easy fix. no issues. |
| Feb | 2013 | 203000 | 80 | Exhaust pipe near front of car had come apart. Welded in a new piece of pipe. |
| Mar | 2013 | 204000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 196000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 197700 | 180 | Power Steering belt replacement |
| Jun | 2012 | 202000 | 200 | Timing Belt and fluids replaced |
| May | 2013 | 212000 | 140 | Hole in exhaust. Shop welded a patch on. |
| Toyota in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 262000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 262000 | 91 | Popping noise on road bump. Noticed worn swivel on passenger side Stabilizer swaybar link, also loose stabilizer bushing. Replaced both and noises went away. |
| Toyota in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 127000 | 100 | Oil sensor light comes on. Replaced oil sensor. Problem reoccurred. |
| Mar | 2011 | 127000 | 0 | Sold with oil sensor light coming on even after replaced sensor. |
| Toyota in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 201000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 202000 | 1240 | needed to replace transmission; used a replacement with 81000 miles from another car |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 127000 | 0 | needed rear strut |
| Toyota in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 106000 | 100 | Cleaned throttle body due to stalling when attempting to start car...replaced plugs and wires as well as an engine gasket due to leaking... |
| Aug | 2012 | 113300 | 0 | The Idle Air Control Valve has clearly gone bad, but I'm too cheap to replace it, so I just sprayed some Carb cleaner at it, which temporarily mends the problem of stalling when starting. Otherwise, only suspension is bad (livable with). |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 361000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 365000 | 0 | pads and rotors replaced |
| Aug | 2012 | 373300 | 30 | Flex pipe on exhaust |
| Mar | 2013 | 383000 | 75 | stuck park brake |
| Toyota in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 224000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 225000 | 89 | Expansion joint in exhaust failed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 221960 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 226300 | 400 | Oxygen sensor for the emission system |
| Toyota in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 172000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 173000 | 10 | side mirror on drivers side was getting loose enough to cause a concern during a trip to a car wash. a notice in the housing of the mirror was a small crack on portion nearest the window. used puddy epoxy product to cover/repair the small crack. |
| Toyota in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 171000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 177000 | 300 | oxygen sensors |
| Toyota in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 90000 | 0 | squeaking, metal ol |
| Toyota in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 163060 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 165540 | 600 | OD sensor needed replacement, transmission pan off, flushed, new Dextron |
| Toyota in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 118420 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 123560 | 600 | Replace CV joins and breaks |
| Sep | 2012 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Toyota Camry 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Toyota in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 139000 | 450 | Front struts were replaced |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Toyota Camry 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 138000 | 410 | replace fuel pump sensor |
| Dec | 2010 | 139000 | 5 | Brake light bulb replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 151000 | 0 | Report brakes and rear strut need replacement. Will be done. Brakes worn |
| Jul | 2012 | 153700 | 550 | struts |
| Mar | 2013 | 164000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 87420 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 88040 | 450 | replaced #2 arm (both L&R) on the rear suspenssion |
| Aug | 2008 | 89280 | 40 | Replaced SRS sensor for EVAP (used). |
| Sep | 2008 | 91760 | 0 | Replaced charcoal canister and VSV for Evap, cleared P4401 service code |
| Mar | 2009 | 95480 | 50 | Replaced bushings rear stabilizer bar. |
| Jul | 2009 | 99200 | 40 | replaced gas cap as a result of service code P4401 |
| Apr | 2010 | 104780 | 40 | bushings for the rear stabilizing bar |
| May | 2012 | 120580 | 0 | replaced driver side door check |
| Dec | 2012 | 126480 | 800 | replaced engine and transmission seals |
| Feb | 2013 | 128020 | 450 | replaced fuel injector cylinders #5 and #6 |
| Mar | 2013 | 128340 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 140000 | 689 | Idle air control problem diagnosed and module/valve part # 22270-0A040 at part cost of $253.20 + tax replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | 152000 | 20 | Driver's door lock clip broke, replaced with used. |
| Dec | 2012 | 168000 | 265 | Change stuck thermostat, $265. With other maintenance items, total bill $547. |
| Mar | 2013 | 168000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 127100 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 132680 | 270 | Exhaust repairs. |
| Oct | 2009 | 136400 | 400 | The rear struts were creating a vibration in the car at high speeds and caused the car to have problems properly absorbing bumps in the road. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 145000 | 251 | Took the car to shop to fix alignment issue. Mechanic said that front tie rod was worn down and had to be replaced. Front tie rod replaced. Engine hesitated when starting. Needed to try turning the key 3-10 times before engine started. Took car to shop. Mechanic said that the starter brush was worn down. Replaced starter with a re-built Denso starter at the cost of $250. |
| Mar | 2013 | 155000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Toyota Camry 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Toyota in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 162000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 165000 | 350 | O2 sensor failed. |
| Toyota in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 153000 | 575 | O2 sensor and temp sensor failed. I replaced both. exhaust system replaced from cat back. |
| Oct | 2012 | 166000 | 180 | calipers were frozen up.I replaced the pads, rotors and calipers. |
| Dec | 2012 | 168000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Toyota Camry 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 148000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 150000 | 1400 | Needed smog (new state, needed plates) but CEL threw P0401/P0402. EGR cleaned, MAP and A/F sensors replaced, injectors cleaned. Passed smog but was CEL-free for only half a day. |
| Toyota in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 183000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 185000 | 400 | Timing belt and water pump |
| Toyota in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 157000 | 195 | Radiator replacement |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 195000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 209000 | 150 | Broken timing belt replaced Leaking oil pump O-ring replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 230000 | 0 | Something broke within the engine, and car started to burn large amounts of oil and ran really rough. Car sold to wrecking company for $350. |
| Toyota in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 186000 | 600 | In order to pass the IL emissions test I had to buy a new exhaust from the header on back |
| Sep | 2009 | 191000 | 1500 | Had the timing chain replaced with the water pump. Rear suspension replaced as well. |
| Sep | 2012 | 267000 | 200 | The original battery died |
| Mar | 2013 | 275000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 96000 | 1500 | Exhaust flex joint leaking. Replaced section as a unit. Rear struts worn out and replaced. Rear stabilizer bushings replaced. This corrected a "knocking", "rattling" sound when the car encountered rough pavement. |
| Aug | 2012 | 101000 | 250 | Replaced front struts. |
| Jan | 2013 | 104000 | 290 | Cylinder 1&4 misfire code returned. Replaced coil pack for cylinder 1&4. Still had misfire code. Checked MAP sensor, was out of spec. so it was replaced. Code has not returned since. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 115000 | 600 | Replaced pads and machined rotors. Not sure if necessary, last done 12,000 before. Service could not "find" old parts. Last trip to this servicer! |
| May | 2009 | 116000 | 300 | Crack in radiator - replaced |
| Sep | 2010 | 126000 | 200 | Starter replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 136000 | 500 | Both timing chain as maintanance and new water steering pump that had been leaking for months and months |
| Jun | 2011 | 137000 | 30 | Replaced power steering reservoir. |
| Jan | 2012 | 146000 | 660 | Shocks and a ball joint |
| Sep | 2012 | 155000 | 60 | Thermostat replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 165000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 89000 | 300 | Water pump had to be replaced and timing belt was replaced as a maintenance item. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 119000 | 533 | Water pump failed catastrophically, soaking the timing belt and accessory belts, leading the engine temperature to skyrocket suddenly. Tow to the shop and replacement of pump,belts,coolant,and thermostat. Previous timing belt and WP replacement at 90k |
| Jun | 2009 | 123000 | 287 | Brake pads suddenly cracked in half with ~33% wear remaining, rotors rusted and warped. Combination led to a grinding, popping noise which led to service call |
| Feb | 2010 | 126000 | 0 | Throttle body clogged up by sludge, source ID'd as coming from the PCV valve/tubing - common Camry problem as the tube is routed very close to the throttle plate. Sludge caused throttle plate to stick closed, leading to extremely jerky acceleration |
| Sep | 2010 | 131000 | 100 | Poor flanging and finishing on the rear quarter panel caused a pocket between metal layers that accumulated salt and water and rusted out. Rust through both layers on the flange. Ground out, filled, and repainted. |
| Oct | 2010 | 131000 | 0 | HVAC vent would not hold position - the deflector just flopped around in its opening. Removed deflector, added a cardboard shim to its pivot, and reinstalled. Higher compression on the part from the shim added friction and fixed the prob. |
| Apr | 2011 | 135000 | 45 | Vehicle exhibiting a metallic rattle that was temperature dependent and comes and goes. Dealer diagnosed as needing new front pipe at a cost of $1,700. Repair declined while searching for a reasonable alternative repair. |
| Mar | 2012 | 141000 | 120 | Left front brake overheating. Caliper sliding pin was stuck, guide bushings were stretched and torn, caliper was sticky, and brake hose partially constricted. Replaced bushing, caliper, and hose, greased assy, flushed fluid, turned rotors. |
| Dec | 2012 | 146000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 190000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 201000 | 390 | Front disc brakes were worn out---rotors unable to be reused. |
| May | 2009 | 205000 | 1000 | Timing belt with water pump, hoses and thermostat replaced Starting motor not consistent. Replaced contact package. |
| Nov | 2009 | 212000 | 600 | Car would not always start on first or second turn of the key. Replaced both rear struts---first replacement of struts in 213000 miles |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 129000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 136000 | 250 | exhaust had to be replaced. Engline warning light came on. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 176000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 178000 | 0 | Thrown #1 rod bearing. |
| Toyota in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 132000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 135000 | 80 | Brake Pads resurfaced |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 192000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 196000 | 73 | Transmission fluid was leaking slowly from edges of pan. I probably loosened it up driving through a snowbank last winter. My mechanic replaced the trans filter, pan gasket and refilled it with fresh fluid. Problem solved. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 172000 | 10 | Overhead light out. Fuse and lightbulb replaced on Friday. Was working when I took it out of the shop, however bulb burned out in one day (must be fuse or other problem which they misdiagnosed... have to take it back in tomorrow) |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 147000 | 110 | Plastic door handle broke, was replaced with a color matched door handle set ($84) from dealer. $25 labor elsewhere. |
| Jul | 2010 | 148300 | 186 | air-fuel sensor |
| Dec | 2010 | 152000 | 250 | Starter replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 154000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 107000 | 650 | Had to have the exhaust pipe assembly that connects from manifold to muffler replaced because the flexible part of the assembly had a hole in it due to wear and was making noise. Assembly included catalytic converter which itself was not damaged. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 172000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 175000 | 280 | Power steering pump was leaeking and squeeking |
| Mar | 2010 | 175000 | 45 | The valve cover gasket was leaking. When removed to replace it, discovered that the nuts securing the cover were not torqued tight enough, however since I already had the new gasket I went ahead and replaced it. Also, the spark plugs were replaced |
| Sep | 2010 | 181000 | 320 | water pump went out oil leak |
| Oct | 2011 | 200000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 153000 | 1900 | replaced manifold replaced timing belt brake job |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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