Model year record

1998 Toyota Camry

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 751 owner complaints on file.

Toyota Camry, 1997–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1997–2001 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V012000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
53,061
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-16
Owners notified
2001-02-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V307000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
540,037
Reported to NHTSA
1999-11-01
Owners notified
1999-11-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control6196,562 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4935,612 mi
Suspension: front3360,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3295,000 mi
Tires3062,876 mi
Air bags: frontal29127,623 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components29—
Engine and engine cooling2593,613 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2578,012 mi
Structure: body: door2038,199 mi
Suspension1941,000 mi
Air bags18119,700 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1481,250 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc14—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1449,750 mi
Unknown or other1340,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights12—
Electrical system11150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads11—
Steering11116,000 mi
Seat belts10120,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1060,000 mi
Suspension: rear1060,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic987,844 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor9—
Structure: body955,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system779,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner7450 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch7161,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission7108,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt7—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar698,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages6—
Electrical system: ignition: switch5—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control598,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline583,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system5—
Tires: sidewall5—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4—
Electrical system: ignition440,325 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Power train43,200 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Service brakes496,562 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder442,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device4—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control4—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module373,033 mi
Air bags: side/window3—
Engine3150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system358,430 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch3—
Fuel system, other380,000 mi
Seat belts: front354,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock3—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly3—
Electrical system: ignition: module265,900 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly275,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk245,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Equipment280,631 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats2—
Steering: linkages2—
Steering: rack and pinion260,000 mi
Structure2139,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments260,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber2—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems246,000 mi
Tires: valve2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls224,192 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs279,800 mi
Child seat1—
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1138,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)198,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe170,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility189,500 mi
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Latches/locks/linkages1150,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift150,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Tires: markings1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system140,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: hub1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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