1991 Toyota Camry: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 149 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is seat belts (17% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 1993
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 .”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2022
“The drivers side shoulder harness has froze in the locked position. Tried to repair and found out nobody knows how to repair and no parts available. I received a ticket and elected to manually slip it over my each time.. This really sucks because it is a low mile well cared for car. Toyota should help....good luck with that..............”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2015
“My car: 1991 toyota camry. Three times went into excessive high speed with me and third time blew the head gasket. My (master) mechanic upon repairing the car, test drove the car and experienced the same uncontrolled high speed. Testing the next day he was involved in an accident. I sold the car to a junk yard since I did not trust it. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2009
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 toyota camry. The contact turned the ignition on and applied pressure to the accelerator pedal. She then heard a loud noise coming from underneath the hood. She noticed underneath the hood that the spark plug wire was detached. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the helical coil was replaced. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The current and failure mileages were 151,500. Update 09/10/08 *cw the spark plug blew out of the head updated 09/19/08. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2008
“Door locks does not work with key/switch. Electric relay or the solenoids do not work. Once I lock the door, I can not open it, neither from inside nor from outside. This is for 1991 camry (toyota). *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2008
“Radiator blew up, replaced it, then cracked intake manifold gasket, replaced it, then blown head gasket, replaced it, then radiator hoses blew, replaced it, then thermostat went out, replaced it, and it stopped working again (thermostat), replaced it, then coolant temperature sensor went out, replaced it, and it went out again, then electrical components went out that lead to the radiator and fan system to the fuse box relays. So all in all its junk. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2008
“The driver side seat belts fail to retract when the door is opened or closed. The seat belt which is a safety issue should be considered for recall. The driver side seat belts doesn't work and fails to retract when door is opened and makes noise. The automatic safety seat belts fail to fuhction in this car. *jb”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2006
“Automatic seat belts on 1991 toyota camry are faulty. They don't retract when the door is opened or closed. They fail to operate properly. The driver side seat belts fails to retract and makes noise. The seat belts warning indicator flashes on the board. This is a safety issue hence should be considered as for recall on my 1991 toyota camry. *nm”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2006
“While driving 70 mph right front wheel came off with the hub, lugs and nuts still connected to the wheel. Vehicle lost some control, but was not involved in a crash. No injury or report was taken. Consumer has the vehicle towed to his home.the cause of this problem had not been determined ,and the dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak”Owner report · Wheels · Mar 2005
“While driving 60 mph vehicle swerved to the right, and consumer lost control of the vehicle. However, was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2004
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 22 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Remedy: REPAIR THE RADIO.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1991 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1991 Toyota Camry reliable?
NHTSA has 149 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Toyota Camry. The most complained-about area is seat belts (17% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Toyota Camry problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 119,500 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Toyota Camry have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.