1993 Toyota Camry
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| 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
13% of complaints: air bags — 33 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING 'BURNS'. *SKD
NHTSA ODI report, 19950420
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH APPROX. 55MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, AIRBAG FAIL TO DEPLOY. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950309
HIT GUARD RAIL AT 30 MPH AIR BAG DEPLOYED DRIVERS FACE WAS BURNED. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950118
9% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 16 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY5% of complaints: visibility — 14 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
ALLEGED BATTERY FAILURES
ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS
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
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
1993 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (33 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (23 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 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 1993 Toyota Camry reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Toyota Camry is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Toyota Camry?
The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.