1998 Toyota Camry cruise control problems
86 complaints about cruise control have been filed for the 1998 Toyota Camry, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 86 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 27 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 27 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
On may 13, 2010 approx 9:15 pm while driving a 1998 toyota camry le v6, car stalled/malfunctioned while being pulled over by chp which caused rear end collision spin out and 2 other car accidents, I have proof (video, photos, receipts, and service history) the car's throttle position sensor, idle speed control valve and or other systems caused the accident. Updated ivoq 08/17/10 updated ivoq 10/06/10 updated ivoq 11/17/10 it was determined the throttle position sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced.
Tl* the contact owned a 1998 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact stated that he was unable to stop the vehicle when the brakes were applied. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a fence and dropped into a ditch. A police report was filed and the driver was suffering from back pain. The passenger sustained bruises, a contusion, chest pain, a broken rib, and skin damage. The vehicle was destroyed.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Toyota Camry
- Brakes 140 complaints
- Engine 99 complaints
- Suspension 78 complaints
- Air bags 53 complaints
- Tires 47 complaints
- Body & structure 37 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Seat belts 35 complaints