1987 TOYOTA CAMRY

3 recalls — 50 complaints

92V135000 Sep 22, 1992
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN UNDER MANUAL OPERATION.
Remedy: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.
554,910 vehicles affected
92V025000 Feb 28, 1992
SEAT BELTS
LIQUID SPILLED IN THE CONSOLE AREA CAN PENETRATE TO THE HOUSING OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE FRONT SEAT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS. LIQUID CONTAMINATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE UNIT SIGNAL NEEDED TO ACTIVATE THE MOVEMENT OF THE MOTORIZED SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE.
Remedy: INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE AUTOMATIC SAFETY BELT SYSTEM.
175,923 vehicles affected
89V175000 Oct 18, 1989
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
OCCUPANT RELEASE OF THE LAP BELT IN A CERTAIN MANNER COULD CAUSE THE BELT RETRACTOR TO LOCK AT THE RETRACTED AND STOWED POSITION.
Remedy: REPLACE LAP BELT WITH A REDESIGNED BELT GUIDE.
408,225 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS Dec 7, 2020
THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN DOOR HAS BEEN CLOSED
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 9, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 TOYOTA CAMRY. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY BUILDING. SHE SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES, INCLUDING A BROKEN RIGHT LEG, RIGHT SHOULDER AND STERNUM. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED ACCORDINGLY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WOULD NOT ASSIST DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 05/07/10. *LJ UPDATED 07/13/10*JB
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE Oct 12, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES THAT THE RUST ON THE VEHICLE IS CAUSING GAS FUMES TO COME INTO THE CAB OF VEHICLE. THE RUST IS IN THE REAR WHEEL WELLS. HE BELIEVES THE RUST WEAKENS THE STRUCTURE. DEALER WOULD OFFER NO HELP AT THEIR EXPENSE. MANUFACTURER OFFERED THE CONTACT $500.00 OFF OF A NEW VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS Apr 14, 2003
THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 92 V 025 000. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 8, 2003
MY CAR KEEPS STALLING OUT. I CAN SMELL GAS MOST OF THE TIME. WE CANNOT LOCATE A LEAK - HAVE CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER, DISTRIBUTOR CAP & OXYGEN SENSOR BUT WHEN IT RAINS OR IS HUMID THE CARS STALLS UNTIL IT GETS WARM (AFTER RUNNING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES). THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL EVEN SLIGHTLY. NO ONE CAN LOCATE THE PROBLEM - SOMEONE I WORK WITH HAD ONE THAT DID THE SAME THING UNTIL THEY SOLD IT. YOU CAN PAD THE PEDAL AND SOMETIMES GET PAST THE POINT OF STALLING. *NLM
SUSPENSION:REAR Dec 4, 2001
THE DRIVER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING A RATTLE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ACCOMPANIED BY ERRATIC SWAYING OF THE REAR END AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SINCE MAY OF 1996. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED IN DEC2001. THE REAR TORSION BAR WAS BROKEN AT A BEND AT IT CROSSES NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE. A REPLACEMENT BAR WAS SOUGHT AT AN AUTO JUNK YARD AND IT WAS NOTED THAT ALL 5 OF THE SAME MODEL CARS AT THE YARD HAD THE SAME FAILURE AT THE SAME LOCATION!!!! THIS FALURE CAN CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PROBLEMS AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND SHOULD MAY EASILY BE CONFUSED AS A FAILURE CAUSED BY THE SUBSEQUENT ACCIDENT. IN FACT THE FAILURE JUST PRIOR TO ACCIDENT CAN CAUSE THE ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY AT HIGH SPEED AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR AFTER ANY REPORTED ACCIDENT WITH THIS CAR. THE FAILURE CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO EASILY LEAVE THE ROAD OR DRIVE ERRATICALLY AND MAY BE ATTRIBUTED TO DRIVER ERROR RATHER THAN MECHANICAL FAILURE, WHICH IT APPEARS IS HAPPENING FREQUENTLY IN THIS MODEL VEHICLE.*AK
SEAT BELTS Jul 13, 2001
BOTH THE DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ARE DEFECTIVE ALONG WITH BOTH LAP BELTS THEY DO NOT LOCK UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 28, 2001
BRAKE LINES FROM THE FRONT TO REAR OF VEHICLE HAVE RUSTED THROUGH; CONSUMER HAVE REPLACED BRAKE LINE, AND HAD OLD LINE AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY May 24, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE Feb 12, 2001
A LOUD CRUNCHING NOISE OCCURS WHEN DRIVING OVER DIPS OR SPEED BUMPS IN FRONT END. *AK THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THE STRUT TOWER SUPPORT MOUNT AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *YH
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Oct 19, 2000
DRIVER'S SIDE BELT HAS A PLASTIC HOUSING ON FEMALE SIDE THAT CAME OFF AND WITHOUT THAT ON CAN'T FASTEN BELT. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO USE LAP BELT.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 19, 2000
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 70 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Jul 19, 2000
CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP WITH ENGINE RUNNING WHEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM NEAR THE WINDSHIELD, AND FLAMES STARTED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD, MOSTLY TO THE LEFT OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS Jul 17, 2000
DOOR SWITCH THAT RETRACTS SAFETY BELT LEAVES THE CONSUMER BELTED IN UNLESS THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPEN, WITH THE DOOR FULLY OPEN THE SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Jul 17, 2000
THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO TURN OFF AND ON WHILE USING THE TURN SIGNALS. NL,
SEAT BELTS Jul 13, 2000
DOOR SWITCH THAT RETRACTS SAFETY BELT LEAVES THE CONSUMER BELTED IN UNLESS THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPEN, WITH THE DOOR FULLY OPEN THE SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Jul 13, 2000
THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO TURN OFF AND ON WHILE USING THE TURN SIGNALS. NL,
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Feb 24, 2000
AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, DRIVER SMELLED BURNING RUBBER, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND SPOTTED A FIRE NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD CLOGGED UP, CAUSING A FIRE TO START.*AK *ML
Fire
SEAT BELTS Dec 29, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT DON'T WORK. WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE CONSUMER CAN HEAR THE MOTOR RUNNING, BUT THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WON'T GO ACROSS UNLESS THE CONSUMER PULLED THE SHOULDER BELT PART OVER THEM IN ORDER FOR THE SEAT BELT TO WORK. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Nov 21, 1999
THE DOORS ARE STUCK LOOCKED AND IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT. THE COMPANY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THEM BUT, ARE THEY RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THE HOOD LATCH CABLE THAT WAS BROKE IN THE PROCESS OF TRYINGTO GET INTO THE CAR TO FIND OUT WHY THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTED AS WELL. IS THE COMPANY REQUIRED TO FIX THEM AS WELL? PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR TO BE FIXED WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THANK-YOU.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Nov 21, 1999
THE DOORS ARE STUCK LOOCKED AND IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT. THE COMPANY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THEM BUT, ARE THEY RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THE HOOD LATCH CABLE THAT WAS BROKE IN THE PROCESS OF TRYINGTO GET INTO THE CAR TO FIND OUT WHY THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. ALSO, THE SEAT BELTS ARE DEFECTED AS WELL. IS THE COMPANY REQUIRED TO FIX THEM AS WELL? PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR TO BE FIXED WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THANK-YOU.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Oct 7, 1999
DRIVER'S AND THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLES DISINTEGRATED. AS A RESULT, SEAT BELTS WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN EVENT OF A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jun 17, 1999
WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25MPH STARTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. HAD NOTICED A LOT OF BRAKE FLUID ON RIGHT HAND SIDE. HAD TAKEN PICTURES OF THE DUCT TAPE USED FOR PREVIOUS REPAIRS BY ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL BEFORE HUSBAND REPAIRED THE BRAKES. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Jun 1, 1999
IN THE MORNING AFTER THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN USED OR IN COLD WEATHER DURING SHORT PERIODS THE ACCELORATOR LINKAGE ON THE FOOT PEDAL STICKS REQUIRING ME TO PRESS HARD QUICKLY TO UNSTICK THE LINKAGE. AT TIMES IT WILL DO THIS WHILE TRAVELING ONLY WHEN REAL COLD AND AM AFRAID SOMETIME THAT IT WILL STICK IN TRAVELING OR LEAVING A CONGESTED AREA WHERE I CANNOT CONTOL THE SPEED OT THE CAR DUE TO THIS JERK OF ACCERATION.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION May 12, 1999
IGNITION FAILURE. *YC
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR May 12, 1999
HEATER BLOWER FAILED. *YC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE May 12, 1999
MUFFLER FAILED. *YC
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR May 12, 1999
STEERING COLUMN LOOSE. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 12, 1999
COLD STARTER SWITCH. *YC
SEAT BELTS Mar 15, 1999
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, NOTICE RECEIVED HOWEVER REPAIR NOT COMPLETED PROPERLY BY DEALERSHIP.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Jan 5, 1999
REAR SEAT BELTS LOCK UP BEFORE THE PASSENGERS EVEN GET THEM ON, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL THEM OUT TO BE FASTENED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
SEAT BELTS Dec 22, 1998
AUTOMACTIC SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING ON THE DRIVER'S/PASSEGER'S SIDES. WHEN CONSUMER IS GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE THE SHOULDER BELT WON'T WORK. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Dec 18, 1998
I SUSPECT THE SEAT BELTS IN CAMRY ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY BY OBSERVING THEIR BEHAVIOR - NOT DEPLOYING TO SECURE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS OCCASIONALLY.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Dec 18, 1998
I SUSPECT THE SEAT BELTS IN CAMRY ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY BY OBSERVING THEIR BEHAVIOR - NOT DEPLOYING TO SECURE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS OCCASIONALLY.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Oct 19, 1998
SHOULDER STRAPS HAVE DETERIORATED COMPLETELY AND DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE THEM. AFTER REPORTING PROBLEM TO TOYOTA, BELT WAS REPLACED. *AK *ML
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 5, 1998
WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AND WHEN PUTTING TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE AND THEN IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. UPON STARTING UP AGAIN THE VEHICLE BLEW UP, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MELT. A FIRE BROKE OUT. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE, AND SAW A BIG HOLE IN THE TANK, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. *AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Oct 5, 1998
WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE AND WHEN PUTTING TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE AND THEN IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. UPON STARTING UP AGAIN THE VEHICLE BLEW UP, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO MELT. A FIRE BROKE OUT. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE, AND SAW A BIG HOLE IN THE TANK, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 30, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, CAUSING THE FAN/HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING TO GO OUT. SOMETIMES WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER, CAUSING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO FAIL. .CERTAIN TIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. DRIVER DO UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAPPENS. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Apr 24, 1998
ALL ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Apr 2, 1998
FUEL TANK LEAKING OUT WHERE THE TANK NECK AND TANK MEET.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Mar 9, 1998
SEAT BELT QUIT MOVING ALONG CHANNEL IN DOOR TRACK. DRIVER MUST CRAWL ORVER OR UNDER IT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Mar 3, 1998
WHEN FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK, FUEL LEAKS FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. FUEL ALSO LEAKS WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN HILL. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Feb 24, 1998
EA97008, THE DEFECTIVE INLET FILLER IN THE FUEL TANK CRACKED, ALLOWING THE FUEL TO LEAK, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 20, 1998
VEHICLE HAS HAD THREE GAS TANKS SINCE OWNERSHIP, DUE TO LEAKS.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Feb 20, 1998
TIRE SEPARATED AND FAILED.(TOYO TIRE CORPORATION 185/70R14)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Feb 3, 1998
EA97008, LEAKING FUEL TANK; WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED IT LEAKS. THE FUEL TANK ALSO LEAKS WHEN DRIVING UP OR DOWN HILL. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Dec 4, 1997
SMELL OF RAW GAS WHENEVER GAS TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL. LEAK IS WHERE THE FILLER VENT PIPE ENTERS GAS TANK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 27, 1997
STARTER/IGNITION FAILS BECAUSE OF A FLYWHEEL DESIGN FLAW. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Oct 3, 1997
FUEL TANK LEAKS.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Aug 28, 1997
RECALL # 92V135000, CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER WILL NOT HONOR RECALL WORK BECAUSE ADDITIONAL WORK IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO CORRECT RECALL, WHICH IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL NOTICE. *AK