One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 1998 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Failure of manual clutch, warranty coverage declined, with 40+years of driving experience with manul transmissions without a problem, trading in (3rd Toyota)1968 Toyota Camry, manual transmission with 120,000+miles experiencing no problems,, after June/000 30,000 check-up finding no trnsmission problems, dealer declined applying waranty-conclusion of dealer, I am a louzy driver.