MYRModel Year Report

1994 Toyota Camry

● Typical for this model
1994 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 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 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1994 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: 268 complaints 2016: 180 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 736 complaints 2019: 392 complaints 2019 2020: 270 complaints 2021: 154 complaints 2022: 58 complaints 2023: 62 complaints 2024: 47 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1994: 306 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
2015268
2016180
2017148
2018736
2019392
2020270
2021154
202258
202362
202447
2025146

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 48 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
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"TAKATA RECALL" MY BRAKES WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO A DIRT ROAD TO GET HOME. INSTEAD I LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A DITCH. MY AIRBAGS INFLATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171101

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and ENGINE

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ON BLACK ICE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND FLIPPED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150312

THE VEHICLE WAS IN A LOW IMPACT COLLISION WHERE A SMALL FEMALE PASSENGER WAS INJURED BY AN AIR BAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030128

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT 12:00 COLLISION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950110

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and rack and pinion.

CRASH INJURY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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PRESS GAS PEDAL IT JAM CAR SUDDEN ACCELERATION JUMP UP TO 65 MPH. MAKING CAR SIDE HIT OTHER CAR AND THEN CRASH INTO GARAGE. CAR IS TOTAL DESTROY, WALK AWAY FROM ACCIDENT, BUT WITH INJURY AT FACE, NECK, SHOULDER AND BACK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140904

Also filed under FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH VEHICLE WAS BROAD SIDED, AND CONSUMER COULDN'T SHUT VEHICLE OFF OR REMOVE THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION AFTER BEING HIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021003

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19970129 — PE (closed 19970603)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENT

I 19970603 — EA (closed 19980714)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENT

R 19980810 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE STEERING SET NUT.

Campaign 98V155000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1994 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V155000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Toyota Camry reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Toyota Camry is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Toyota Camry?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Toyota Camry have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.