MYRModel Year Report

1991 Toyota Camry

▲ Better than typical
1991 Toyota Camry
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:40:32.403Z

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
155
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

17% 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 1991: 155 complaints 1991 155 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 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 1991: 155 complaints 1991 155 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 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1991 155 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

1991: 155 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

17% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

CRASHINJURY
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Driver's shoulder belt failed during accident, resulting in injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-15

Equipment

15% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.

FIREINJURY
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Shortly after installing a spectra premium replacement fuel tank on my 1991 Camry, the vent tube leaked fuel and vapors due to a defect in the joint where the vapor tube is soldered to the tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-31

Also filed under Structure and fuel system, gasoline

There was a fire in the radio. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-10

Radio/tape deck wiring shorted out, resulting in a fire prior to recall (93V-147).

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-16

Electrical system

15% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIRE
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Original equipment radio failed to operate and dome light and other electrical components are not functioning. Dealer has no parts to repair the safety recall which are to be supplied by Toyota .

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-10

Service brakes

11% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

10% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was traveling toward kokomo, Indiana, returning home from a dr's appointment with my service dog, gamsby. There was a harley_davidson trailer truck with a Michigan license plate in front of me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-06

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling and suspension

Safety timeline

1 recall · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-05-08Engineering analysisClosed 1993-05-12 Stuck power door locks
  2. I
    1992-12-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-04-26 Under dash fires
  3. I
    1993-04-26Engineering analysisClosed 1993-09-29 Under dash fires
  4. I
    1993-08-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-12-27 Alleged battery failures
  5. R
    1993-11-05Equipment93V147000 Failure of a specific electronic component in the radios causes an electrical short circuit.

    Remedy: Repair the radio.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. I
    1993-12-27Engineering analysisClosed 1994-11-30 Alleged battery explosions
  7. I
    1997-04-23Engineering analysisClosed 1998-04-22 Leaking fuel tank

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Equipment: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V147000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Toyota Camry is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Toyota Camry?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Toyota Camry have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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