Overview & Reviews

Side-impact airbags debut on the 1998 Toyota Camry. Depowered front airbags further enhance this car's ability to protect its occupants in a crash. An engine immobilizer feature is now part of the theft-deterrent package.

• Reliable, well-built, and comfortable, the 1998 Toyota Camry is one of the best entrants in the mid-size family sedan market.

• Boring shape. Suspension is too soft.

User Reviews:

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  Nothing less the outstanding - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By artiefishill - December 1 - 10:00 am

  Ive owned ONLY Camrys since 1992. My 1990 still runs, little rusty, 141k, but runs like a champ, reliable car. My 1998, which this review is about is the same. 46k on it. Just bought a new 2002 5speed. Camrys have proven to be very dependable, good value for your money. Out of all three, only non- normal maint I ever did was replace steering column in the 90 at about 110k, and the power window in the 98 had track problems that have since be corrected. Other then that, never a worry.

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  Oh if only they made all cars like this - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By Kimberly - November 28 - 9:44 pm

  This particular model Camry has been amazing for our family car. It has 304,000 miles and still going. The cons first: It seems to use up brakes and rotors quickly. Probably about every 20,000 miles they need looking at. It also seems to go through a fair amount of tires... more than the average car. The pros: The list is endless. Transmission and motor are incredibly built as our car has 304,000 miles and still going strong. We will be selling it to a new driver as his first car. The car still looks and drives good and the style is pretty classic so it doesnt look real dated or anything. We are about to get a Highlander cuz were getting older and need a car a little higher off the ground than we did back in 98. Bottom line: This is a Camry extraordinaire! Gotta love the quality of this particular model.

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  Still running. from the Halcyon Days of Toyota! - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By james Reed - October 4 - 7:19 pm

  This car has needed essentially no unplanned repairs since I bought it 20 years ago. It has performed essentially flawlessly for 225,000 miles. I changed the oil using synthetic about every 10K miles; the spark plugs were changed only once. The timing belt had to be changed once, and the starter motor died once. Thats IT for 20 years and 225,000 miles. I repainted the body when it needed it at 15 years...it lived uncovered in the San Diego sun every day of its life. Once upon a time, a rock hit its windshield. Replaced easily. Flawless handling, great ride, supreme comfort for driver and passengers. Car happily accelerates to 100mph whenever asked..even at 20 years old!

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  great car - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By so it goes - September 21 - 10:00 am

  purchased car new and have had no problems. 4 cyc. very realiable. comfort on long trips is excellant. it does appear the drvers seat is showing wear with my limited mileage.

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  As close to perfect as you get - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By Darin - September 19 - 4:00 am

  Ive had my 98 Camry for 4 years now. It still runs smooth, gets decent mileage, and drives nicely. The only things I have had to fix are the front shocks, a activated charcoal fuel filter (fluke), and I had a problem with starting it the only time I filled up with premium fuel. Go figure. Other than that it runs flawlessly, even with 115k on the odometer.

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  Old Reliable - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By Old Reliable - August 18 - 11:40 pm

  Thank goodness for reliable transportation. Bought in 2000 with 36000 miles. Only mechanical issues were some exhaust/catalytic converter problems. (NOT CHEAP TO FIX-1000 miles over Toyota extended warranty-which Toyota has admitted as manufacturing problem, but will not pay for). Ive owned 4 cars in the past 30 years, 3 of them a toyota. Theyre definitely boring, but reliable. The interior is cheap, and having 77000 miles on a ten year old car, it should look better than it does. Trim has been fading and falling off since 2000. Power window issues, release for gas cap has been broken for 9 years.

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  RELIABLE, ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION!!! - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By CAMRY ROCKS! - June 24 - 12:03 pm

  If you actually READ THE MANUAL, and drive it gently for the 1st 3,000k, this car will be the most reliable car youll ever own! I bought my camry with 26K miles and its still going strong @ 88,600!! NOT A SINGLE PROBLEM!! You would be among the people expecting 250K+ miles on regular maintainance without major repairs. (brakes; depending on your braking habits and tires, maybe an o2 sensor) It even went through a 1,400- mile road trip to CANADA!!

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  WOOOOOOO - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By jacob357 - June 18 - 2:02 am

  Overall it is a great car if you upgrade it a little also dont run it into a mercury like my freind ashton did to his jeep

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  Disappointed - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By chuck drkae - May 20 - 6:00 am

  After 5 yrs I sold it, the paint was terrible, the gold emblems had all peeled, the interior fake wood trim peeled, the seats looked like a 15 yr old car. Then there was the oil sludge problem, decided to unload it before it died. At 20 grand new it wasnt worth it..

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  BEST CAR I HAVE OWNED YET - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By justusgirlzz - April 26 - 10:00 am

  This car is a dream compared to other cars i have owned and operated. The 4 cylinder engine in my Camry blows away the V6 I had in my Ford Taurus. The car handles the road and turns very well, has a very smooth ride. The built-in CD player is great and the sound system very nice. I have driven the car for 35,000 miles so far and besides having had the oil changed every 5,000 miles and replacing the brakes, no problems at all. I believe I am hooked on the Camrys for life. Next time, I may try out the V6 Camry, not that it is even necessary, because my 4 cylinder kicks the butt of most V6s out there anyway. But more power is never a bad thing.