14 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
We own a 1998 Toyota Camry VIN #2t2bg22k9w0262597, and we are the original owners of this car. About a one and a half years ago, we replaced the idle speed control unit for approximately $400. 00. The Camry had problems starting when it is cold, and the hayward California Toyota dealer wants to charge us another $400. 00 to replace the same part that they replaced about 18 months ago. The part is a Toyota manufacturing part, and it cost about $250. 00. Toyota has not recalled this part, and it should last longer than 18 months. I have talked with a number of auto repair shops, and they know that this part fails on the Toyota carmy. I have filed a complaint with Toyota corporation reference number #200411291978, but I do not feel Toyota will address this problem. I have not heard from them, and I filed the complaint about two months ago. I am hoping that you will investigate this problem and let me know what you discover. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
While driving 65 mph on interstate 40 the engine seized due to oil gelation. Mr.
Insured tried to start vehicle but it wouldn't start, lifted hood and the engine was on fire, 01-6209-199.
Insured was driving and pulled into drive way, the vehicle started smoking, when she opened the hood and toward the back of the vehicle, it caught on fire. Claim number 13-7008-586.
While driving, the insured noticed heat being generated from the brakes, the insured then parked the vehicle in the driveway and the vehicle burst into flames. Claim #05-4482-577.
(04-1215-119) insured's vehicle caught on fire under the hood, cause unknown.
Claim number 32-v073-594 - as consumer was leaving mobile station to have vehicle service for an oil change, vehicle engine caught on fire; the oil filter was missing and it was not attached to engine prior to the fire, examination of the flame patterns revealed that the engine oil from the missing oil filter sprayed onto the engine pipe and ignited causing a fire.
Claim number - 25-5305-204 - while driving, engine began to sputter and would not accelerate over 60 mph, vehicle began to smoke, consumer pulled to right shoulder, exited vehicle and smoke got intense, two minutes later, vehicle was engulfed in flames, vehicle was towed.
Insured stated that while tow truck was putting the vehicle on the flat bed the vehicle caught on fire and burned the tow truck, the cause of fire was a sjort circuit. Claim number 75-a137-314.
(35-w173-913) insured had just started vehicle when it began smoking and then caught on fire, claim states subrogation recovery against firestone for a bad oil filter that caused an engine fire.
While insured was driving vehicle caught on fire, Toyota representative stated cause of fire was a loose oil filter claim # 30-v068-383.
Engine malfunction comes on repeatedly inspite of 5 attempts to repair by dealer and manufacturer.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the electrical system. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the vehicle started slowing down then caught on fire. Dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle had 70000 miles and there were going to get the vehicle as soon as they could. Ph.