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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  Thanks again toyota! - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By atoyot - September 3 - 9:06 pm

  I purchased this car with 177,000 miles on it for $2600. I was concerned I didnt get the best deal i could have, but after just a few weeks of ownership, i know this car will last until the 300k mark with minimal maint. The first 18 gal tank of gas provided me with 460 miles of driving pleasure, upon refuel, i found out I still had 3 gals. left in the tank. thats 25mpg combined, probably closer to 28 mpg had I finished the tank off. that is very respectable my my standards, as Im a truck person. the is quite a bit of road noise but nothing the stereo doesnt drown out. i plan on flushing the trans, and putting high-mileage synthetic fluids in from here on out, hope to keep it as long as can.

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  A reliable driving machine, tucked inside a grandmother’s bonnet - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By garnoth - August 29 - 2:44 pm

  This car has been reliable and then some; it got me though college without needing any major work. It just wont die. I was told 3 years ago that the transmission was going and to expect a year out of it. Its still shifting away. Ive wanted to upgrade but nothing sounds better than "paid-off". It has had some engine work done on it but this thing has hit 230k and is still running. The suspension is on this car is terrible for going over any driveway, it bottoms out like nuts. That being said Ive smacked into countless city drive-ways and many bumpy mountain roads and rocks yet never actually had any problems. The bottom of this car might be made from Nokia phones

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  one reliable car - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By Paul K - July 21 - 10:00 am

  We had bought this car brand new yet even after about 85000 miles, it seems nearly the same. It is very comfortable and has just the right amount of acceleration. Never had any problems with the car.

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  100,000 plus - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By toyotafan - June 19 - 2:00 am

  Purchased new, today showing 107,000 miles and doing better than the Energizer bunny. Other than the routine caretaking suggested by the mfg, nothing has failed.. There is no need to apologize for the always in style good design looks. The real excitement shows off as a low cost operating machine that goes and goes. Our fierce south Texas sun has done little to harm its ice cube cold A/C or tough white exterior paint.

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  blown engine - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By karen klein - June 19 - 2:00 am

  I had 105524 miles on my car and it blew an engine. I understand this is a problem for Toyotas the last few years. Car was well maintained, but went from a 7000. asset to 500. in one day.

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  Camry - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By Served us well - May 11 - 9:03 pm

  Purchased this car new. With 95k miles on it, just regularly changed the oil, brakes once, third set of tires, new battery. Needs new struts (they are noisy), mechanic friend said let it go. No major problems yet. Nice not having a car payment with gas prices rising.

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  2 Year Owners - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By Timothy G - March 19 - 2:00 am

  We bought our Camry 2 years ago. We have had virtually no problems with the car. It has been very reliable. Still has smooth ride and responsive steering. We have no regrets.

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  Boring, but reliable - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By EAJ - March 1 - 1:36 pm

  Bought used with 30,000 miles and now have 125,000 on it. Only had to replace tires, brakes (once), battery, timing belt (per service interval), oil pressure sensor (5 minute job) and fluids. It could use new struts and an EGR valve, but other than that, the car has been wonderfully trouble-free. My only complaints would be that the engine rattles a bit, the radio buttons are falling off, and with the 4 banger and auto, the acceleration is uninspiring. It does handle very well and gets good mileage. Stock hubcaps made car look pathetic, but I replaced 14" wheels/hubcaps with 16" Avalon alloys and 55 series tires and the car has taken on a completly different look and feel. Good car.

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  AMAZING! - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By PFranks - January 19 - 5:26 am

  I am about to purchase a new car and am worried that the newer one will not be able to compare to the reliability of my Camry. The only complaint I have is that the paint has began to fade. Other than that, I have 170000 miles on it and have never had a mechanical problem. It will be a sad day when I pass my car onto another lucky owner.

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  Im a Honda guy, but this car changed the game.. - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By ajhall - December 19 - 6:56 pm

  Had an Accord before the Camry, and gave my Camry to my fiance to buy another Accord, but I have a higher standard after owning it for four years. 4 years and 90k miles later and this car has required two sets of tires and one set of brakes. No other issues or signs of issues to come. A breeze to own and low cost. The drive is comfortable, but a little numb at times--feeling more electronic then mechanical. Great visibility, and mpg (28 city/hwy mixed and I drive hard..used to V6 cars). The overall quality is bar none, and the sound deadning materials used are supreme. Even as we outgrow this car, we plan to keep it as a spare vehicle because weve always been able to count on it.