MYRModel Year Report

1991 Toyota Camry

▲ Better than typical
1991 Toyota Camry
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:21:52.903Z

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, 1991 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 1991: 155 complaints 1991 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
1991: 155 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 17%

17% of complaints: seat belts — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER'S SHOULDER BELT FAILED DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURY. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950615

EQUIPMENT 15%

15% of complaints: equipment — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc. and air conditioner.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20121031

Also filed under STRUCTURE and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE RADIO. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950710

RADIO/TAPE DECK WIRING SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL (93V-147). *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19941116

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file, 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, 20220410

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20080506

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and SUSPENSION

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920508 — EA (closed 19930512)

STUCK POWER DOOR LOCKS

I 19921204 — PE (closed 19930426)

UNDER DASH FIRES

I 19930426 — EA (closed 19930929)

UNDER DASH FIRES

I 19930827 — PE (closed 19931227)

ALLEGED BATTERY FAILURES

R 19931105 — equipment

FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: REPAIR THE RADIO.

Campaign 93V147000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19931227 — EA (closed 19941130)

ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS

I 19970423 — EA (closed 19980422)

LEAKING FUEL TANK

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V147000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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