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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1998 TOYOTA CAMRY LE/XLE are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1998 TOYOTA CAMRY LE/XLE
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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97
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Average
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Collision Index
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86
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Average
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Theft Index
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98
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1998 TOYOTA CAMRY LE/XLE
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1998 TOYOTA CAMRY LE/XLE
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1998 TOYOTA CAMRY LE/XLE
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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01-18-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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53,061
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V012000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and V6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the Kentucky Plant. The accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. The accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break. This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. Owner notification began February 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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7,794
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V277000
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Defective part or component:
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WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: 1998-1999 Toyota sport utility vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with wheel lug nuts, Part No. 1207, supplied by Prime Wheel Corporation, and distributed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc. in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi only. The lug nuts contain a defect which could cause loss of the lug nuts, and possible loss of the wheel. This condition could cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace all the wheel lug nuts and also perform a complimentary wheel rotation when the repair is done.
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Recall date:
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11-03-1998
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Units potentially affected:
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1,519
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V279000
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Defective part or component:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Sport utility vehicles, and passenger vehicles equipped with an Audiovox Securikey+ security system and Securikey+ security systems with remote starter system and distributed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc., in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Certain Securikey+ and Securikey+ with remote start wiring harnesses can malfunction causing an electrical failure. This condition can cause intermittent performance of the vehicle's electrical components such as the dash warning lights and/or HVAC fan speed controls. Also, the vehicle may not run smoothly and could stall. Dealers will inspect the Securikey+ wiring harness and, if necessary, will replace the harness.
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Recall date:
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11-02-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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540,037
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V307000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The steering wheel set nut may not have been sufficiently tightened causing steering vibration and looseness. This can result in a loss of vehicle control. Dealers will tighten the steering wheel set nut.
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This 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY LE/XLE safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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5 years or 60,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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No roadside assistance.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. No roadside assistance. Safety belt and inflatable restraint system is covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Basic warranty covers surface corrosion and batteries.
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This 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY LE/XLE warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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America's best-selling car.
By Marcia Ruff, NewCarTestDrive.com
It's not hard to see why the new Camry was America's best-selling car last year. It is refined, roomy and well-equipped, with a strong resale value and a reliability record other carmakers envy. The Camry traditionally has been pricey, but Toyota has worked hard to rein in cost; 1998 prices are up less than 2 percent. The competition among mid-size sedans is fierce. Honda has introduced a new Accord. And several attractive competitors are less expensive, notably the Oldsmobile Intrigue and the Pontiac Grand Prix. But if refinement, safety equipment, resale value and reliability are important, the Camry is the leading contender. |
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When Toyota launched the fourth generation of its popular sedan last year, the automaker's stated goal was take the Camry, already the benchmark for family sedans, and make it even better. A less-public goal was to make the Camry the best-selling car in America, bumping aside perennial winners Ford Taurus and Honda Accord. To do so, Toyota devised a simple strategy: Give the car more of everything without sacrificing the traits that made the Camry so successful. The new model was slightly larger, the interior more spacious, the ride and handling more refined, and it sported a longer list of convenience and safety features. Perhaps most important, the price was a few points below comparably equipped '96 models. It was a smart plan. One year later, Toyota has met the challenge it set for itself. When sales numbers were tallied at the end of the 1997 model year, Americans had bought 385,814 Camrys, 10 percent more than last year, edging out Accord and Taurus. With that kind of success, it's not surprising the 1998 Camry offers relatively few changes over the 1997 model. There are, however, several significant improvements, including the availability of side airbags and an engine-immobilizing anti-theft system. These days, even winners can't slack off.
Read the complete
1998 Toyota Camry review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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Awards
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