1993 Toyota Camry: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 260 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (16% of complaints); the 1991 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Driving north on the taconic parkway a car hits me on my passenger side from then I hit a guardrail then flipped then hit a rock and landed in the trees the only air bag that came out was the driver side my passenger air bag never came out.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2017
“I was in a car accident on sept. 19 2015(saturday). I was stopped at a red light. And as I proceeded driving down a main street I was only going 5-10mph as I left the green light and less than a min. I couldn't see nothing. Until and a dark huge suv with no lights on cuts me off and made a sharp left turn and hit me head on. Causing my radiator other parts pushed to the back and to right of my car where the battery was...the man who hit me, hit me so hard that my stirring wheel airbag exploding and caused damages to my chin, neck and my chest.”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2015
“Ran directly into a tree at appox. 30mph airbag did not deploy. Conciderable damage to drivers side front grille, bumper, headlights, hood and side panel.”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2015
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“I was driving at 25 mph when let off the gas pedal but the car continued at that speed and when I attempted to tap the pedal it only sped up more. I held the brake pedal in attempt to slow it down to no avail. I shifted it into neutral and the engine went to 4000+ rpm. I had to turn the ignition off and let it coast to a stop. Of course when I turned off the engine I lost power steering and brake boost. On vacation in ohio when happened. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 4 mph, the brakes were applied but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle traveled into traffic and narrowly avoided several crashes before coming to a stop. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jun 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving, the driver side seat moved forward and backward abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was notified but there was no response. The failure mileage was 190,000.”Owner report · Seats · Nov 2011
“1993 toyota camry accerator stuck all the way to the floor. I had it fixed at an independent service facility. The tech replaced theb entire throtle mecanism. He said it was worn. This car is outside of the years of the recall. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2009
“1993 toyota camry had tire blowout and the driver lost control and struck the median. *nj (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0438-90. *jb letter updated 03/17/10*bf”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 toyota camry. The vehicle has firestone p195, size p19570r14 tires. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud pop and lost control of the vehicle. After regaining control, the vehicle was pulled over. She noticed that the front driver side tire was blown out. The front and side bumper was damaged up the tire was replaced with a spare. The dot number was unknown. The failure mileage was 72,000 and current mileage was 75,000. Updated 07/09/08 *bf the consumer stated after the first incident, she noticed the remaining tires were comaing apart as well. Updated”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2007
“1993 toyota camry. Consumer states discontent regarding her daughter's fatal head on collision. The consumer stated the driver crossed into the other lane her daughter was drivng in. According to the police, it was both parties fault.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 48 of these complaints and injuries in 48 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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.
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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1993 Toyota Camry reliable?
NHTSA has 260 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Toyota Camry. The most complained-about area is air bags (16% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Toyota Camry problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 134,509 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Toyota Camry have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. 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.