MYRModel Year Report

1991 Toyota Camry

▲ Better than typical
1991 Toyota Camry
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:37:01.781Z

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: 32 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 64 complaints 1989: 113 complaints 1989 1990: 134 complaints 1991: 149 complaints 1991 1992: 565 complaints 1993: 260 complaints 1994: 287 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: 931 complaints 2009: 1289 complaints 2010: 600 complaints 2011: 597 complaints 2012: 587 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 452 complaints 2015: 268 complaints 2016: 177 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 726 complaints 2019: 385 complaints 2019 2020: 263 complaints 2021: 153 complaints 2022: 57 complaints 2023: 58 complaints 2024: 45 complaints 2025: 133 complaints 2025
1991: 149 complaints
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YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198632
198758
198864
1989113
1990134
1991149
1992565
1993260
1994287
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003780
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072885
2008931
20091289
2010600
2011597
2012587
2013274
2014452
2015268
2016177
2017148
2018726
2019385
2020263
2021153
202257
202358
202445
2025133

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EQUIPMENT 11%

11% of complaints: equipment — 16 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 19950710

SEAT BELTS 8%

8% of complaints: seat belts — 12 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

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 equipment issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V147000 (equipment) has been completed.
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 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc., accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Toyota Camry have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.