MYRModel Year Report

1990 Toyota Camry

▲ Better than typical
1990 Toyota Camry
RENDERED 2026-11-01T03:18:42.842Z

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
136
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
9

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

18% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1990: 136 complaints 1990 136 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: 782 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,294 complaints 2010: 604 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 754 complaints 2019: 399 complaints 2019 2020: 275 complaints 2021: 157 complaints 2022: 62 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1990: 136 complaints 1990 136 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 1998 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 782 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2004 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,294 complaints 2010: 604 complaints 2010 2011: 599 complaints 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2016 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 754 complaints 2019: 399 complaints 2019 2020: 275 complaints 2021: 157 complaints 2022: 62 complaints 2022 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1987 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1990: 136 complaints 1990 136 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1993 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1997 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 1999 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 782 complaints 2003 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2005 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,294 complaints 2009 2010: 604 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2011 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2015 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2017 2018: 754 complaints 2019: 399 complaints 2019 2020: 275 complaints 2021: 157 complaints 2021 2022: 62 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2023 2024: 52 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025

1990: 136 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003782
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072,886
2008933
20091,294
2010604
2011599
2012590
2013274
2014455
2015269
2016182
2017148
2018754
2019399
2020275
2021157
202262
202364
202452
2025146

Known problem areas

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

Seat belts

18% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2015-04-06

Driver seat belt did not restrain occupant during a frontal collison. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-25

Latches/locks/linkages

15% · 20 reports

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, 2005-06-20

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 Toyota Camry.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-29

Structure

15% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

FIREINJURY
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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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-25

Vehicle speed control

13% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cables.

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-12-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-05-29 Passive safety belt warnin
  2. I
    1990-05-29Engineering analysisClosed 1992-02-28 Passive safety belt fails
  3. I
    1991-02-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-06-06 Engine compartment fires
  4. I
    1991-06-06Engineering analysisClosed 1992-05-29 Engine compartment fires
  5. I
    1992-05-08Engineering analysisClosed 1993-05-12 Stuck power door locks
  6. R
    1992-11-09Latches/locks/linkages92V135000 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…

    Remedy: Install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ECU.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. I
    1993-08-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-12-27 Alleged battery failures
  8. I
    1993-12-27Engineering analysisClosed 1994-11-30 Alleged battery explosions
  9. I
    1997-01-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-04-23 Leaking fuel tank
  10. I
    1997-04-23Engineering analysisClosed 1998-04-22 Leaking fuel tank
  11. R
    2016-07-14Seats16V396000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V135000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 16V396000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.