1998 Toyota Camry LE from North America - Comments

There have been interior problems with the car since I've bought it, ie: Ceiling lining has been falling off, stains on the seats. In general, so far so good.

Toyota builds one of the best cars on the market today without a doubt. Even though their engines may not be the best on the market, they're ahead of the pack with comfort and reliability. With affordable prices, who can go wrong?

FYI:Camry was bought in San Antonio, Texas

I own a 1999 LE and it has had a couple of problems that can not be solved. Can anyone help?..

There is a rattle behind the glove box?

There is a thumping sound from the right front suspension when the ambient temperature is around 50 degrees fahrenheit, it goes away after a couple of miles??

If anyone can help please e-mail me at jeweler45@hotmail.com.

Thank you!!!

I just read a comment from a Toyota owner, and I would like to respond. He stated that he heard a thumping sound from the right front suspension when the outside temperature was around 50 degrees or below. I just purchased a '98 Toyota Camry and I have experienced the same sound, but from the left front side. It does goes away after a few miles, or once the car warms up.

Other than that, I love my new Toyota. I have heard nothing but good things about this car, and I hope to be driving it for years to come. The gas mileage is great, too!

The Camry has brake problems. I have been offered to change the front rotors after 60k when I still had original pads!!!???

Same problem with the rotor, but I only had 38k on the car.

When I first got my Toyota 1997 Camry, the front breaks did produce a loud grinding sound. I questioned the dealership where I purchased the car about this annoying condition and was assured that the noise was normal because of the new metallic break pads being used. The brakes were suppose to last 100,000 miles according to the Service Manager and the Toyota Rep for the Las Vegas area. The Toyota Rep rode in my car and slammed on the brakes, to exfoliate the "DUST" buildup. He said that when drivers allowed the dust to build up by not abruptly stopping the car, the grinding sound would continue until they found in a situation where they had to stop by slamming on the brakes, which would then fix the problem.

Shortly after my discussion with the dealership, and wild ride, my breaks failed completely and it turned out to be the master cylandar that failed which left me with only the emergency break to stop the car.

Today, 3 years later, after 61,000 miles on the car, the front brakes had to be replaced at my expense. When I questioned why they had to be replaced before the guaranteed 100,000 miles they denied all claims that the breakes would last that long. In fact, they said that those particular brakes would only last up to 50,000 miles, half as long as their original comments. Am I to belive that Toyota misrepresents their products or that the dealership doesn't know what they are doing?

Cordially.

Mona Scott

(702) 869-4108 Home.

I own a 1998 Camry LE, and it had a problem in the front suspension.

When the car in the bumpy road, it make a lots of banging noise.

The local dealer don't know what's the problem and they say it could

be the struts mounting tower, but they are not sure.

If someone have the same problem or can help, please email me

at psclam@yahoo.com.

Thanks you.

1998 Toyota Camry

All comments about what's gone wrong with my 1998 Toyota Camry sounds very familiar. The worst problem I have is my brake. I had two accidents and I feel it's because of my brake. A few things had happened. I feel as though when I step on the brake, my brake does not stop on time. I also noticed that my brake would stick. I strongly believe that there is definitely something wrong with the brake, but I can't seem to convince my husband. He had tried to drive the car and tested out himself, but he can't seem to find anything wrong with it which causes him not to believe me.

Because of the two accidents, I am frustrated and would like to hear from anyone with similar or same experience. Perhaps, this will help open his ears and eyes. Most especially, give me a sense of relief that it is not my driving.

Please email me @ rebecca_santarina@sbcglobal.net.