1998 Toyota Camry: ABS light or ABS activating

10 of the 600 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Camry describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2023
5
2021
1
2020
4
2019
5
2018
5
2017
4
2016
4
2015
5
2014
6
2013
6
2012
14
2011
8
2010
8
2009
54
2008
41
2007
205
2006
3
2005
10
2004
14
2003
18
2002
33
2001
4
2000
6
1999
11
1998
10
1997
11
1996
4
1995
13
1994
6
1993
6
1992
3
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 15, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

Abs, traction lights went on and off.

Filed Nov 5, 2002 · Transmission · PA

The vehicle's ABS and traction control warning lights have been activated and the dealer can not determine the cause. The dealer informed the consumer problem could be with either the ABS actuator or the internal ecu leaving an open source code. Consumer is very concerned that the problem can not be diagnosed and is concerned about personal safety if components do not function as expected.ts

Filed Sep 17, 1999 · Brakes · NY

While driving the ABS light comes on unexpectedly, indicating a problem with ABS system. Also while braking, there is a noise, and extended stopping distance which may resultin a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Brakes were shaking violently. Dealer said that it was because of the ABS.

Filed Aug 10, 1999 · Brakes · CA

When brakes are applied, sounds like metal to metal grinding. Had taken vehicle to dealer. After repair work was performed, ABS light came on & vehicle would skid when brakes were applied. Brakes had been modified.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Brakes · CA

Abs light malfunctioned. Yh

Filed Nov 2, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Left rear ABS brakes failed.

Filed Jul 16, 1998 · Brakes · PA

Three failures of ABS brakesrequired replacement due to vibration.

Filed Apr 1, 1998 · Brakes · NY

Abs brakes failed.

Filed Mar 20, 1998 · Brakes, Electrical · NJ

Owner has ABS brakes, vehicle will not stop when brakes are applied. Problem is intermittent. Dealers cannot duplicate problem. Also power steering pump has failed, cause unknown. Ignition lock failure.