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1998 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area
Engine (54%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
1998 Toyota Camry engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Toyota Camry
Engine not specified
| 225000 mi US $89 |
Expansion joint in exhaust failed. |
| 198500 mi US $180 |
Power Steering belt replacement |
| 212000 mi US $140 |
Hole in exhaust. Shop welded a patch on. |
| 195000 mi US $114 |
original spark wires, 4th bank misfiring due to burnt up wire |
| 197800 mi US $13 |
Temp gauge was reading coldish during cooler weather. replaced thermostat. need a 10mm wrench (or very small 10mm socket). 2 nuts, bought thermostat and gasket, popped them in, refilled coolant, done. easy fix. no issues. |
| 203200 mi US $80 |
Exhaust pipe near front of car had come apart. Welded in a new piece of pipe. |
| 127000 mi US $100 |
Oil sensor light comes on. Replaced oil sensor. Problem reoccurred. |
| 127000 mi | Sold with oil sensor light coming on even after replaced sensor. |
| 329000 mi US $325 |
Water pump froze up. Replaced water pump and timing belt. |
| 99000 mi | Gas pedal sticking from stop. |
| 372900 mi US $30 |
Flex pipe on exhaust |
| 137640 mi $1000 |
replace worn clutch |
| 177000 mi US $300 |
oxygen sensors |
| 106000 mi US $100 |
Cleaned throttle body due to stalling when attempting to start car...replaced plugs and wires as well as an engine gasket due to leaking... |
| 112300 mi | The Idle Air Control Valve has clearly gone bad, but I'm too cheap to replace it, so I just sprayed some Carb cleaner at it, which temporarily mends the problem of stalling when starting. Otherwise, only suspension is bad (livable with). |
1998 Toyota Camry 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 226300 mi C $400 |
Oxygen sensor for the emission system |
| 259160 mi C $250 |
EXHAUST PIPE |
| 132680 mi C $270 |
Exhaust repairs. |
| 138000 mi US $410 |
replace fuel pump sensor |
| 140000 mi US $689 |
Idle air control problem diagnosed and module/valve part # 22270-0A040 at part cost of $253.20 + tax replaced. |
| 168000 mi US $265 |
Change stuck thermostat, $265. With other maintenance items, total bill $547. |
| 89280 mi C $40 |
Replaced SRS sensor for EVAP (used). |
| 91760 mi | Replaced charcoal canister and VSV for Evap, cleared P4401 service code |
| 99200 mi C $40 |
replaced gas cap as a result of service code P4401 |
| 126480 mi C $800 |
replaced engine and transmission seals |
| 127920 mi C $450 |
replaced fuel injector cylinders #5 and #6 |
1998 Toyota Camry 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 165000 mi US $350 |
O2 sensor failed. |
| 153000 mi US $425 |
O2 sensor and temp sensor failed. I replaced both. exhaust system replaced from cat back. |
1998 Toyota Camry 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 186000 mi US $600 |
In order to pass the IL emissions test I had to buy a new exhaust from the header on back |
| 153000 mi US $1900 |
replaced manifold |
| 116000 mi US $300 |
Crack in radiator - replaced |
| 136000 mi US $500 |
Both timing chain as maintanance and new water steering pump that had been leaking for months and months |
| 155000 mi US $60 |
Thermostat replaced |
| 209000 mi US $150 |
Broken timing belt replaced Leaking oil pump O-ring replaced. |
| 230000 mi | Something broke within the engine, and car started to burn large amounts of oil and ran really rough. Car sold to wrecking company for $350. |
| 89000 mi US $300 |
Water pump had to be replaced and timing belt was replaced as a maintenance item. |
| 107000 mi US $650 |
Had to have the exhaust pipe assembly that connects from manifold to muffler replaced because the flexible part of the assembly had a hole in it due to wear and was making noise. Assembly included catalytic converter which itself was not damaged. |
| 119000 mi US $533 |
Water pump failed catastrophically, soaking the timing belt and accessory belts, leading the engine temperature to skyrocket suddenly. Tow to the shop and replacement of pump,belts,coolant,and thermostat. Previous timing belt and WP replacement at 90k |
| 126000 mi | Throttle body clogged up by sludge, source ID'd as coming from the PCV valve/tubing - common Camry problem as the tube is routed very close to the throttle plate. Sludge caused throttle plate to stick closed, leading to extremely jerky acceleration |
| 135000 mi US $45 |
Vehicle exhibiting a metallic rattle that was temperature dependent and comes and goes. Dealer diagnosed as needing new front pipe at a cost of $1,700. Repair declined while searching for a reasonable alternative repair. |
| 96000 mi US $1500 |
Exhaust flex joint leaking. Replaced section as a unit. |
| 104000 mi US $290 |
Cylinder 1&4 misfire code returned. Replaced coil pack for cylinder 1&4. Still had misfire code. Checked MAP sensor, was out of spec. so it was replaced. Code has not returned since. |
| 140000 mi US $600 |
Oil leak from oil tank. During first trip the tank was sealed and then the oil continued to drip. |
| 148500 mi US $186 |
air-fuel sensor |
| 157000 mi US $195 |
Radiator replacement |
| 178000 mi | Thrown #1 rod bearing. |
| 150000 mi US $1400 |
Needed smog (new state, needed plates) but CEL threw P0401/P0402. EGR cleaned, MAP and A/F sensors replaced, injectors cleaned. Passed smog but was CEL-free for only half a day. |
| 133400 mi US $250 |
exhaust had to be replaced. Engline warning light came on. |
| 175000 mi US $45 |
The valve cover gasket was leaking. When removed to replace it, discovered that the nuts securing the cover were not torqued tight enough, however since I already had the new gasket I went ahead and replaced it. Also, the spark plugs were replaced |
| 181000 mi US $320 |
water pump went out oil leak |
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