1998 Toyota Camry suspension problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Toyota Camry — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear suspension issue that allows the car to bottom out over small bumps and a constant bumping noise. This is not just a one time incident. *tr”
filed May 8, 2011
“Car bottomed out over any uneven surface evan after I replaced shocks and mounts for over 850 dollars on front end. Fiinally replaced front and rear springs and struts for 2000 dollars and car still bottoms out and is unsafe to drive . Contact toyota about problem but no dealer would admit to…”
filed Apr 17, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Camry years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Camry | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Camry | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Camry | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Camry | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 Camry | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 Camry | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 Camry | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Camry | 24 | 5% |
| 2013 Camry | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 Camry | 16 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Toyota Camry
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.