1992 Toyota Camry

◆ Worse than typical

1992 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more 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

1992: 565 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1983	6
1984	8
1985	13
1986	32
1987	58
1988	64
1989	113
1990	134
1991	149
1992	565
1993	260
1994	287
1995	303
1996	417
1997	555
1998	600
1999	501
2000	454
2001	272
2002	953
2003	780
2004	638
2005	721
2006	317
2007	2885
2008	931
2009	1289
2010	600
2011	597
2012	587
2013	274
2014	452
2015	268
2016	177
2017	148
2018	726
2019	385
2020	263
2021	153
2022	57
2023	58
2024	45
2025	133

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 35%

35% of complaints: structure — 198 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

STRUCTURE 16%

16% of complaints: structure — 93 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 15%

15% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 83 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

AIR BAGS 3%

3% of complaints: air bags — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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HAD INJURY TO THE EYE WHEN AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950203

VISIBILITY 2%

2% of complaints: visibility — 13 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1992 — complaint volume: 565

I 19930827 — PE (closed 19931227)

ALLEGED BATTERY FAILURES

I 19931227 — EA (closed 19941130)

ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS

I 19960522 — PE (closed 19960904)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD SUPPORT FAILURES

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for structure issues (198 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (93 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (83 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Toyota Camry reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Toyota Camry is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Toyota Camry?

The most-reported component is structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Toyota Camry have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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