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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  My fav auto - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By shoemasterz - July 15 - 2:00 pm

  Great family car, large trunk comes in handy for those long road trips, reliable, handles well in poor weather.

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  XLE V6 - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By andrew - June 26 - 10:00 am

  The Camry XLE V6 is very comfortable and reliable. It has a good performance.

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  XLE V6 - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By Andrew - June 26 - 10:00 am

  The Camry XLE V6 is very comfortable and reliable. It has a good performance.

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  keeps on runnin - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By Da Bears! - February 4 - 8:23 am

  Just passed 150k miles on this baby and it still runs great. Other than regular maintenance, no major repairs. Only minor problem is with the trim on the drivers door (the vinyl on armrest is separating).

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  What a car!!! - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By badcompany2 - January 21 - 2:41 am

  We bought this car around 2008, for $5200. It had about 220,000km on it at the time. We used it at least 3 times a week, with each trip being over 200km total, we also used it for everyday driving and any trip me made. It now has 435,000km, it has has needed rear suspension work and the A/C does not work but thats are fault, we hardly used it. It now needs a new exhaust and fuel tank. We also did not maintain this car very well. Another thing is this car has very little rust, and I live in Ontario. The car is fairly comfortable and parts are available, not as available as a Chevy Truck, but what do you expect. The mileage is good at 25mph to 35mph depending what your doing. Overall great.

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  Reliable and fun car to drive - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By AMiller - October 24 - 11:06 am

  I bought this car in 2002 and have had it for over 8 years now. No major mechanical problems outside of typical wear and tear (tires, brakes, struts). Did have to replace valve cover gasket and timing belt which was expensive. Car has 146,000 miles and running strong. I love the V6 power; yet hate the 18 mpg in the city driving.

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  200,000 miles & still going!! - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By Dinah Fuller - September 16 - 5:33 am

  I still have my first car, a 1969 VW Beetle. Our son in Dallas drives it now. This is my second car. Im a realtor in Tulsa and have put 200,000 miles on my Camry since May 1998. The ONLY problem Ive had is the transmission, which I replaced at 180,000 miles. I change oil every 3,000 miles and have her regular check- ups. Im giving her away and buying a new one.... the gas tank "flap" wont open!! As good a reason as any, I guess.

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  236,000 Miles and Counting - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By John - September 4 - 5:43 pm

  I bought this car new and added a trailer hitch for towing. Im using a 5,000 mile oil change schedule and change the air filter regularly. It has 236,000 miles on it and runs like it did when it was new. I have no idea how long I should expect to wait before I can get a new car! It still has the original clutch, even with me pulling a trailer now and then. I have replaced one tie rod that had a little play in it, and an oxygen sensor. Currently the check engine light is on so an oxygen sensor is probably out again.

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  OK - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By Jeff - August 8 - 1:30 pm

  1st time buyer of a Toyota, bought one because of (so called) reliability. I know I have over 100,000 miles on it now, but I bought this to replaced a Chevy with 160,000 miles on it and have sunk more money into this than I ever did in my Chevy. Look out when you reach 100,000 miles. I had to replace water pump (leaking), power steering pump (leaking), rear struts, tie rod ends, rear cam seal (leaking) and now I have noticed another leak on my garage floor and dealer tells me it is the front cam seal and they have to pull engine (very expensive). Rides rough and rattles. Feels like you are in a go cart it sits so low. Repairs are higher than domestic cars. My wife wants us to trade it in.

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  Awesome car - 1998 Toyota Camry
  By sd6519 - July 29 - 8:50 am

  This car has 112000 miles and has never failed me once. I recently got a new water pump and timing belt, but thats just regular maintenance for an 11 yr old car. If you want reliability, buy one of these bad boys.