MYRModel Year Report

1990 Toyota Camry

▲ Better than typical
1990 Toyota Camry
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:05:26.673Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1990 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 780 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2885 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1293 complaints 2010: 602 complaints 2011: 598 complaints 2012: 589 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 181 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 737 complaints 2019: 393 complaints 2019 2020: 271 complaints 2021: 155 complaints 2022: 58 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1990: 136 complaints
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YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003780
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072885
2008933
20091293
2010602
2011598
2012589
2013274
2014455
2015269
2016181
2017148
2018737
2019393
2020271
2021155
202258
202364
202450
2025146

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SEAT BELTS 18%

18% of complaints: seat belts — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASH INJURY
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MY HUSBAND WAS A PASSENGER IN THIS CAR WHEN A DUMP TRUCK SMASHED INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO OPEN WHICH UNLOCKED THE SEAT BELT WHICH ALLOWED MY HUSBAND TO BE EJECTED FROM THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150406

DRIVER SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT DURING A FRONTAL COLLISON. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960125

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 15%

15% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing latch.

INJURY
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WAS LOCKED INSIDE 1990 TOYOTA CAMRY, ABOUT 250 DEGREES OR MORE. ALL DOOR HANDLES FAILED. MOONROOF WOULD NOT OPEN. HAD TO KICK OUT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW TO ESCAPE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050620

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 TOYOTA CAMRY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140729

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

FIRE INJURY
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CONSUMER STATES THAT AFTER THE DEALER HAVE REPAIR THE FRONT RIGHT DOOR THEY ARE STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021025

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cables.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19891215 — PE (closed 19900529)

PASSIVE SAFETY BELT WARNIN

I 19900529 — EA (closed 19920228)

PASSIVE SAFETY BELT FAILS

I 19910207 — PE (closed 19910606)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19910606 — EA (closed 19920529)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19920508 — EA (closed 19930512)

STUCK POWER DOOR LOCKS

R 19921109 — latches/locks/linkages

THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN

Remedy: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.

Campaign 92V135000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930827 — PE (closed 19931227)

ALLEGED BATTERY FAILURES

I 19931227 — EA (closed 19941130)

ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS

I 19970121 — PE (closed 19970423)

LEAKING FUEL TANK

I 19970423 — EA (closed 19980422)

LEAKING FUEL TANK

R 20160714 — seats

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser,...

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Campaign 16V396000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V135000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V396000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1987

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2009 ■ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Toyota Camry reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Toyota Camry is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Toyota Camry?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Toyota Camry have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.