1998 Toyota Camry LE from North America - Comments

26th Mar 2004, 12:04

"Good roomy car except.."

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Air compressor seized at 70,000 kilometers

Other minor issues - Front windshield wind noise when driving on the highway

Side door handle wind noise - can actually feel the air blowing in when highway driving.

Rear cup holders are cheap and break easily

Driver's front visor clip breaks easily

Windshield wipers need replacement more frequently than our other vehicles and are difficult to replace.

General comments?

Generally happy with my vehicle.

Interior roominess is great - at the time of purchase no sedan from the four North American auto manufacturers could accommodate family's height in both the front and back seats.

Minor things in the past 5 years were a bit annoying - cheap rear cup holder, front windshield and side door handle wind noise, sun visor clip breaking twice. Replacement issues with windshield wipers

Vehicle servicing has been regular and not unduly costly. Tires have been changed once

Brakes will be changed at the next service date.

Very unhappy about the seized air conditioner compressor. Costly item to replace on such a relatively young vehicle

Dealership indicated they have seen this on much older vehicles, but not usually on this model year.

Will explore if this is a regular issue with Toyota compressors. If so it will make me rethink purchasing another Camry.


27th Mar 2004, 20:45

I have had the same problem with cup holders in back seat and mirrors. Very cheap quality of material. I constantly find screws that drop out of seats, doors, trunk, etc. The electrical system on passenger side door broke and is very expensive to replace. My car is 1998 Camry LE with 51,000 miles. My car was made in Japan.

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