| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 99 repairs.
1998 Toyota Camry electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (54%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 13 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
| 156000 mi | A/C cuts out when undercarriage is wet--accompanied by loud squeal. Diagnosis--needs new compressor for $989. We have not yet elected to make this repair |
| 182000 mi US $150 |
Original equipment alternator bearing failed, replaced with a remanufactured unit. |
1998 Toyota Camry 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 139000 mi US $5 |
Brake light bulb replaced |
| 247 mi C $300 |
WIPER MOTOR CASE CRACKED. REPLACED IT AND THE WIPER MECHANISM. |
| 145000 mi US $250 |
Engine hesitated when starting. Needed to try turning the key 3-10 times before engine started. Took car to shop. Mechanic said that the starter brush was worn down. Replaced starter with a re-built Denso starter at the cost of $250. |
1998 Toyota Camry 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 113000 mi US $185 |
Starter motor would not shut off even after the key was turned off and removed. Replaced starter motor. |
| 172000 mi US $10 |
Overhead light out. Fuse and lightbulb replaced on Friday. Was working when I took it out of the shop, however bulb burned out in one day (must be fuse or other problem which they misdiagnosed... have to take it back in tomorrow) |
| 205000 mi US $1000 |
Starting motor not consistent. Replaced contact package. |
| 210900 mi US $600 |
Car would not always start on first or second turn of the key. |
| 126000 mi US $200 |
Starter replaced |
| 152000 mi US $250 |
Starter replaced. |
| 267000 mi US $200 |
The original battery died |
| 131000 mi | HVAC vent would not hold position - the deflector just flopped around in its opening. Removed deflector, added a cardboard shim to its pivot, and reinstalled. Higher compression on the part from the shim added friction and fixed the prob. |
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