Model year record

1998 Toyota Camry

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

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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.