1994 TOYOTA CAMRY

3 recalls, 364 complaints - 71 TSBs

06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
27,176 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
61,944 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
98V155000 Jul 8, 1998
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence
THE NUT CAN EVENTUALLY COME OFF ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE STEERING SET NUT.
104,928 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.

Complaint Statistics

364 total complaints 78 crashes 11 fires 74 injuries 11 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL37
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL23
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE21
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR20
AIR BAGS15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS15
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION14
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP10
SUSPENSION:FRONT9
AIR BAGS Jul 25, 2018
Incident date: Aug 6, 1998
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO STEVENS CREEK TOYOTA (4202 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95129, (408) 984-1234) TO INQUIRE ABOUT AN OWNER'S MANUAL CONCERNING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V188000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE IF THE CORRECTED OWNER'S M... Read more
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Jul 25, 2018
Incident date: Aug 6, 1998
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO STEVENS CREEK TOYOTA (4202 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SAN JOSE, CA 95129, (408) 984-1234) TO INQUIRE ABOUT AN OWNER'S MANUAL CONCERNING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V188000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE IF THE CORRECTED OWNER'S M... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 1, 2017
Incident date: Oct 20, 2017
"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. NOW MY MUFFLER SOUNDS LIKE ITS RATTLED AND A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLI... Read more
Crash 2 injured
ENGINE Nov 1, 2017
Incident date: Oct 20, 2017
"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. NOW MY MUFFLER SOUNDS LIKE ITS RATTLED AND A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLI... Read more
Crash 2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 1, 2017
Incident date: Oct 20, 2017
"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. NOW MY MUFFLER SOUNDS LIKE ITS RATTLED AND A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLI... Read more
Crash 2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 15, 2016
Incident date: Oct 15, 2016
I WAS SLOWLY TURNING TO THE RIGHT INTO A PARKING SPACE AND HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS A TREE THERE TO STOP THE CAR. IN THE PREVIOUS MONTHS, SEVERAL OF THE PANEL WARNING LIGHTS HAD BEEN COMING ON AND OFF. I HAD TOYOTA CHECK THEM. THEY REPLACED ... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 6, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2016
ON 4/5/16, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE RIGHT LANE GOING STRAIGHT, I PUT CRUISE CONTROL ON AND IT WAS WORKING OKAY FOR APPROX 15 MINUTES. CAR SUDDENLY SPED UP TO 80 AND WENT UP IN FLAMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD WITHIN MINUTES. I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR UNHARMED BUT IT IS A TOTAL LOSS.
Fire
AIR BAGS Sep 23, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE AIRBAG INSTALLATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB
AIR BAGS Mar 12, 2015
Incident date: Feb 26, 2015
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. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD, SHOULDER, AND SPINAL INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL A... Read more
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 4, 2014
Incident date: Aug 16, 2014
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. LITE INJURY TO CHEST AND LEG/KNEECAP. *TR
Crash 1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 4, 2014
Incident date: Aug 16, 2014
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. LITE INJURY TO CHEST AND LEG/KNEECAP. *TR
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 12, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
AT NOON ON 6/11/12, I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT MY CAR'S GEARSHIFT OUT OF PARK. I REMOVED THE TAB THAT COVERS THE GEARSHIFT RELEASE BUTTON ON THE SHIFT PANEL AND UNLOCKED THE SHIFTER. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE THE VEHICLE TO MECHANICSVILLE TOYOTA (MECHANICSVILLE, VA) AND HAD THE PROBLEM ASSESSED BY THE SERVIC... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 12, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
AT NOON ON 6/11/12, I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT MY CAR'S GEARSHIFT OUT OF PARK. I REMOVED THE TAB THAT COVERS THE GEARSHIFT RELEASE BUTTON ON THE SHIFT PANEL AND UNLOCKED THE SHIFTER. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE THE VEHICLE TO MECHANICSVILLE TOYOTA (MECHANICSVILLE, VA) AND HAD THE PROBLEM ASSESSED BY THE SERVIC... Read more
TIRES May 24, 2012
Incident date: May 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES, SIZE: P205/65/R15, DOT NUMBER: HYURLTA4304. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE FAILURE WAS LOCATED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL May 18, 2011
Incident date: May 6, 2011
EXPERIENCED TWO TIMES WITH UNWANTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH TOYOTA CAMRY '94(MADE IN US MODEL) IN MAY 2011: WHILE DRIVING 30MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE SPEEDOMETER WAS UP LIKE CRAZY (6000-7000RPM) AND WHILE APPLYING BRAKE ON IT WHICH DIDN'T SEEM TO RESPONSE AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE VERY HARD TO ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 18, 2011
Incident date: May 6, 2011
EXPERIENCED TWO TIMES WITH UNWANTED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH TOYOTA CAMRY '94(MADE IN US MODEL) IN MAY 2011: WHILE DRIVING 30MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE SPEEDOMETER WAS UP LIKE CRAZY (6000-7000RPM) AND WHILE APPLYING BRAKE ON IT WHICH DIDN'T SEEM TO RESPONSE AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE VERY HARD TO ... Read more
STRUCTURE Sep 20, 2010
Incident date: Sep 13, 2010
I TOOK MY 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY TO TOYOTA MALL OF GEORGIA, 3505 BUFORD DR., BUFORD, GA 30519 FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE ON 8/31/10. I ALSO TOLD THEM IT WAS MAKING A WHOO, WHOO, WHOO SOUND IN THE PASSENGER FRONT END AND THAT THE LAST TIME IT WAS MAKING A SOUND LIKE THAT I NEEDED A NEW AXLE. THEY CALLED ME ... Read more
SUSPENSION Sep 20, 2010
Incident date: Sep 13, 2010
I TOOK MY 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY TO TOYOTA MALL OF GEORGIA, 3505 BUFORD DR., BUFORD, GA 30519 FOR A ROUTINE SERVICE ON 8/31/10. I ALSO TOLD THEM IT WAS MAKING A WHOO, WHOO, WHOO SOUND IN THE PASSENGER FRONT END AND THAT THE LAST TIME IT WAS MAKING A SOUND LIKE THAT I NEEDED A NEW AXLE. THEY CALLED ME ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 26, 2010
Incident date: May 30, 1994
3 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING MY NEW 1994 CAMRY (V6 SEDAN), THE ENGINE HAS COMPLETELY DIED WHILE DRIVING. ALL POWER LOST TO ENGINE, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKES. HAPPENED WHEN BRAND NEW. BROUGHT IT BACK TO SHOP AND THEY SAID IT'S THE TYPE OF "COMPUTER GLITCH" THAT'S TO BE EXPECTED ON SUCH A COMPLEX C... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 20, 2010
Incident date: May 22, 2000
* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ACCELERATE INTO AN INTERSECTION WHERE A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND PUSHED THE VEHICLE UP ON... Read more
Crash 2 injured 1 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 23, 2010
Incident date: Feb 8, 2010
1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES ENGINE EXPLOSION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE EXPLOSION IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ENGINE WITH SMOKE. THE CONSUMER CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD TO FIND THAT MANY PARTS OF THE ENGINE HAD BURST; THE RIM AND PISTON WERE VISIBLE FRO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 1, 2010
Incident date: May 31, 2003
1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES DISCONTENT REGARDING A FATAL ACCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WONDERS IF DEFECTS WERE THE CAUSE. *TGW THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT RAN OFF THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A REINFORCED WALL.
Crash 2 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mar 22, 2010
Incident date: Mar 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING ON A SNOW COVERED SURFACE AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN EXPERIENCING STEERING FAILURE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE BRAKES WERE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PREVIOUSLY SERVICED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WHO STATED THAT TH... Read more
STEERING Mar 22, 2010
Incident date: Mar 10, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING ON A SNOW COVERED SURFACE AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN EXPERIENCING STEERING FAILURE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE BRAKES WERE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PREVIOUSLY SERVICED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WHO STATED THAT TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 16, 2010
Incident date: Nov 1, 2003
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE 91 FREEWAY IN CA AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ACCELERATOR STUCK. I WAS FRANTIC TRYING TO STOP MY CAR. I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES AS HARD AS I COULD. IN THE MEANTIME I GOT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND EXITED THE NEAREST OFF RAMP (CARMENITA). I DROVE THE STREETS FOR AWHILE AND ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 15, 2010
Incident date: Jan 6, 1997
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED NUMEROUS TIMES WITH NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT DID NOT REPORT ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 12, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2008
1994 TOYOTA CAMRY, UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION ON I-540 NORHT WEST ARKANSAS ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, HIT BRAKES AND CAR SPED UP. PUT IN NEURTAL AND TURNED ENGINE OFF. LATER THE SWITCH ON THE BRAKE/TAIL LIGHT / CRUISE DISCONNECT WAS REPLACED. I HAVE HAD NO OTHER INCIDENT SINCE. HOP... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 5, 2010
Incident date: Mar 21, 2002
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH WHEN CHANGING LANES, SHE FELT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE AND SHE HIT A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER, WHICH CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY .THERE IS A POLICE REPORT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THERE WERE M... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mar 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 16, 2000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM TOYOTA INSPECTED THE BRAKES AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT CANNOT REMEMBER WHAT REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THEY HAVE CONTINUED... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 16, 2000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM TOYOTA INSPECTED THE BRAKES AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT CANNOT REMEMBER WHAT REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THEY HAVE CONTINUED... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN Feb 22, 2010
Incident date: Aug 10, 2009
1994 TOYOTA CAMRY WAS PUT IN REVERSE AND SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. IT CAUSED PROPERTY DAMAGE, CAR DAMAGE AND PERSONAL TRAUMA.*TR
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 5, 2010
Incident date: Jun 1, 2006
APPROX 20 TIMES OVER APPROX THE LAST 2 TO 4 YEARS, MY 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY EXPERIENCED EITHER SUDDEN ACCELERATION OR LACK OF APPROPRIATE DECELERATION. FORTUNATELY, I REALIZED THE FLOOR MAT WAS PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. PULLING BACK THE MAT WITH MY FOOT INSTANTLY RESOLVED THE PROBLEM IN EVERY... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 1, 2010
Incident date: Feb 1, 2010
1994 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH STUCK GAS PEDAL. *TR
POWER TRAIN Oct 2, 2009
Incident date: Aug 10, 2009
ON AUGUST 10, 2009 I GOT INTO MY 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY VEHICLE, PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AT THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN REVERSE. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE CAMRY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL TRAUMA. I NOTIFIED TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS IN TORRANCE, CA AND TH... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 1, 2009
Incident date: Aug 25, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK. AS A CONSEQUENCE, HE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. HE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY REMOVE THE FLOOR MAT WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT M... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 14, 2009
Incident date: Aug 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED AND AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S FENCE AND TREE. IN ADDITION, A WATER PUMP WAS DAM... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Feb 20, 2009
Incident date: Mar 12, 2006
1994 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE SPED UP INSTEAD OF STOPPING AND WANTS TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS REAR ENDED SO SEVERELY, IT CAUSED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE BACK SEAT. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Feb 20, 2009
Incident date: Mar 12, 2006
1994 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE SPED UP INSTEAD OF STOPPING AND WANTS TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS REAR ENDED SO SEVERELY, IT CAUSED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE BACK SEAT. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 23, 2007
Incident date: Sep 12, 2007
WHEN I TOUCH THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE REVERSE INDICATOR LIGHTS, AND JUST BEFORE COMING TO A STOP THERE IS A SHUDDERING VIBRATION. THE SHUDDERING CAN BE PREVENTED BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL BEFORE STOPPING. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 27, 2006
Incident date: Jun 10, 2005
1994 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4-CYL ENGINE FAILED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD-UP, DESPITE REGULAR OIL CHANGES. ORIGINAL OWNER PURCHASED NEW. ENGINE SEIZED UP AT APPROX. 90,000 MILES. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 22, 2005
Incident date: Apr 20, 2005
AT 67,320 MILES, UPON TURNING THE IGNITION KEY, THE ENGINE EXPLODED BELOW THE FILTER HOUSING AND THE CRANKSHAFT WAS VISIBLE. ENGINE REPLACEMENT WAS THE ONLY REMEDY. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE,I SUSPECTED THAT THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. I DID NOT KNOW THAT THE CAMR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 15, 2004
Incident date: Nov 14, 2004
AFTER ENTERING THE HIGHWAY FROM A REST STOP, DURING INITIAL ACCELERATION, THE AUTOMOBILE WOULD NOT STOP ACCELARATING. IT TOOK BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND TURNING THE ENGINE OFF TO FINALLY BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. BRAKES WERE SMOKING.*AK
AIR BAGS Sep 9, 2004
Incident date: Sep 9, 2004
CONSUMER STATED SHE THAT WHEN DRIVING AND STOPPING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED FIRST DEGREE FACIAL BURNS. THIS HAPPENED ON 7/28/04.*AK
1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH May 28, 2004
Incident date: Jun 17, 1998
DRIVER OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. I HAVE SEEN MANY CARS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE SAME DOOR HANDLE BROKEN. IT BROKE HALFWAY AT FIRST, THEN AFTER ABOUT 6 MONTHS BROKE COMPLETELY. AROUND $400 TO REPLACE!! *LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Feb 15, 1999
WIFES CAR STARTED SMOKING AT 59,000 MILES. I WENT TO LOCAL TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THAT THE OIL HAD NOT BEEN CHANGED ON A REGULAR BASIS. I TOLD THEM THAT WAS NOT TRUE. I ASKED HOW MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE AND THEY SAID THAT TOYOTA ENGINES DO NOT GIVE ANY PROBLEMS WHEN THE OIL IS CHANGED.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
SLUDGE IN ENGINE - JAPAN MOTOR - HAD THE VALVE SEALS REPLACED TWICE AND ENGINE STILL SMOKES AND USES ALOT OF OIL - 1 QUART PER 1500 MILES. HAVE HAD MANY TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AUTO REPAIR SHOPS LOOK AT AND ALL SAID I NEED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE!!
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH CAR FOR 3 YEARS OWNED. HAD CAR TOWED DUE TO SLUGGISH/ WANTING TO CUT OUT WHEN IDLING ISSUE. WHEN FT WAYNE TOYOTA CHECKED CAR, THE ENGINE HAD "SLUDGE" IN IT, WAS UNFIXABLE AND CAR NEEDED NEW ENGINE. LOOKED THEY SAID LIKE THE OIL HADN'T BEEN CHANGED OFTEN OR CORRECT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
I HAVE A 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY, AND I HAVE AN OIL SLUDGE PROBLEM. I HAVE KEPT VERY GOOD RECORDS OF THE SERVICE HISTORY OF THE VEHICLE, AND HAVE HAD REGULAR OIL CHANGES, BUT SOMEHOW THIS WAS NOT GOOD ENOUGH. I APPLIED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE OIL SLUDGE PROGRAM BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS OLDER ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jan 20, 2004
THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH AND BUCKLE. *AK *SC
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jan 16, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED ALL THE WAY AROUND AND THE WHEELS DID NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL BY A PREVIOUS OWNER FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 27.0 23.0 Regular $2,700
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 23.0 19.0 Regular $3,300

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY

71 manufacturer communications from 49 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT12
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION7
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL4
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
140000 AIR BAGS3
050000 PARKING BRAKE3
TSB003220 Aug 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220 Aug 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220 Aug 17, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TTT063620 Mar 17, 2022
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
TTT063620 Mar 17, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
T-TT-0636-20 Rev Mar 12, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20 Rev Mar 12, 2021
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-SB-0032-20 Rev Feb 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
T-TT-0636-20 Dec 14, 2020
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20 Dec 14, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20 Dec 14, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-SB-0304-17 Obs Apr 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0032-20 Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a
PG006-01-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev Jul 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE
T01_Dealer Packa Jul 25, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Package: July 25,2018 The Parts Ordering section has been updated with new contact information. Toyota will initiate a Special Service Campaign to notify vehicle owners to affix a label that identifies the location of the On Board Di
T01_Dealer Packa Jul 25, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Package: July 25,2018 The Parts Ordering section has been updated with new contact information. Toyota will initiate a Special Service Campaign to notify vehicle owners to affix a label that identifies the location of the On Board Di
T-SB-0304-17_Rev Jan 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89
T-SB-0144-08_Obs Nov 21, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17 Oct 27, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
TSB018217 Jan 6, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed
Safety Recall an Jul 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Safety Recall an Jul 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
T-SB-0101-11 Rev Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0014-11 Rev Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
T-SB-0014-11 Rev Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
T-SB-0134-14 Sep 30, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-SB-0134-14 Sep 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-TT-0010-10 Rev May 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position
T-TT-0010-10 Rev May 1, 2014
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position
T-TT-0213-13 Jan 14, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the
T-SB-0185-13 Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
TS-BO030-01 Obso Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0071-11 Rev Oct 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when
T-SB-0141-13 Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-SB-0141-13 Sep 9, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-SB-0141-13 Sep 9, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
T-TT-0213-13 Jan 3, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devi
T-SB-0071-11 Jun 13, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
01005 Aug 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
A541E TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION. *TT
03704 Sep 3, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE BANK 1 AND BANK 2 A/F AND 02 IDENTIFICATION. VARIOUS TOYOTA MODELS. *TT
04013 Jul 21, 2004
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
OWNER RENOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLETED SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS AND LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGNS. *TT
TC01030 Nov 5, 2001
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING WHEEL SET NUT. *YD
T-PG007-01 May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
AX00101 Mar 9, 2001
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT
ST00200 May 12, 2000
010000 STEERING
INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *MR
AX00499 Mar 19, 1999
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
SUBJECT REGARDING TOYOTA DINGHY TOWING GUIDE. *TT
020499 Feb 4, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED TIMING BELT TENSION SPRING. *TT
980812 Aug 12, 1998
050000 PARKING BRAKE
SUBJECT ON PARKING BRAKE CABLE. *YC
980812 Aug 12, 1998
045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE THE FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE. *YC
BR00398 Aug 7, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE, GRINDING NOISE, SQUEAK OR VIBRATION. *YC
DL00198 Mar 6, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT. *YC
970523003/97 May 23, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AN IMPROVED ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTING BAR AND A/C COMPRESSOR MAGNETIC CLUTCH ROTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY ARE BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO ELIMINATE COMPRESSOR KNOCKING NOISE AT IDLE. *YC
TC00197A Apr 25, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE SHAPE OF VALVE BODY GASKET NO.2 HAS BEEN CHANGED. *JD
TC00197 Apr 25, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A541E VALVE BODY GASKET NO.2. *JD
EG00197 Jan 17, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INTERAL ENGINE NOISE WHEN IDLING AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. *JD
TC95007 Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
A541E ATM SHIFT QUALITY. *TW
EG95003 Jun 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CAMRY 5S-FE ENGINE BALANCESHAFT ASSEMBLY. *TW
COM0401C Jun 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CAMRY-FE ENGINE BALANCESHAFT ASSEMBLY. *TW
TC95002 May 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1994 CAMRY ATM (A541E) FLUID SEEPAGE. *TW
COM0401A May 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID SEEPAGE. *TW
EG95001 Apr 1, 1995
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
CHANGES IN RADIATOR AND UPPER TANK ASSEMBLIES. *TW
T-PG002-91 Jan 18, 1991
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, TOYOTA CAMRY

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA12006 Opened: Jun 14, 2012 , Closed: Feb 12, 2013
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2007
Power Window Master Switch Fire
On October 10, 2012, Toyota initiated a safety recall of approximately 2.5 million U.S. vehicles involving the following models and model years:2007-2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007-2009 RAV4, 2008-2009 Scion xB and xD, 2008-20... Read more
PE12002 Opened: Feb 6, 2012 , Closed: Jun 14, 2012
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007
Power Window Master Switch Fire
ODI has identified certain Toyota vehicles experiencing a higher rate of fire and thermal event incidents among all Toyota vehicles that use the same power window master switch design.They include a total of approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2007 through 2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4 and Ya... Read more
DP06003 Opened: Sep 14, 2006 , Closed: Apr 3, 2007
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2002
ENGINE SURGING
THE PETITIONER OWNS A MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY WITH A 4-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JANUARY 2006. THE PETITIONER ALSO PREVIOUSLY OWNED A MY 2005 CAMRY. HE ALLEGES THAT BOTH VEHICLES EXHIBITED VEHICLE ENGINE SURGING, WHICH HE DESCRIBED AS A SHORT DURATION (1 TO 2 SECOND) INCREASE IN ENGINE ... Read more
PE02079 Opened: Oct 22, 2002 , Closed: Mar 18, 2003
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
ODI'S DATA ANALYSIS FOUND THE FIRES RATES TO BE CONSISTENTLY LOW AND EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG SIX MODEL YEARS AND SIX DIFFERENT ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS.ODI EXAMINED A VARIETY OF ROOT CAUSES, THOSE BEING DETONATION (RESULTING IN OIL PAN PUNCTURE FROM CONNECTING ROD), STARTER FIRES, VARIOUS FUEL RELATED... Read more
PE01024 Opened: Jul 18, 2001 , Closed: Jan 29, 2002
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
RQ99020 Opened: Oct 6, 1999
RQ, Open , Model Year: 1995
STEERING WHEEL DETACHMENT
OBATINED RECALL 99V-307
PE97034 Opened: Jul 16, 1997 , Closed: Nov 28, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
IGNITION INTERLOCK FAILURE
EA97014 Opened: Jun 3, 1997 , Closed: Jul 14, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENT
BY LETTER DATED JULY 8, 1998, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED NHTSA OF IT DECISION TO INITIATE A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 105,000 OF THE SUBJECT 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN.THIS SAFETY RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ESTIMATED 218,000 SIMILAR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES.NHTSA H... Read more
PE97004 Opened: Jan 29, 1997 , Closed: Jun 3, 1997
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION/DISENGAGEMENT
FURTHER INFORMATION AND DATA ARE REQUIRED TO FULLY ASSESS THIS ISSUE.OF SPECIFIC AND IMMEDIATE CONCERN ARE MANUFACTURING/ASSEMBLY/QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURES EMPLOYED TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME STEERING COMPONENTS.FOR THE REASONS STATED ... Read more
PE96040 Opened: May 22, 1996 , Closed: Sep 4, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD SUPPORT FAILURES
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE HOD SUPPORT STRUTS FAIL CAUSING THE HOOD TO FALL ONTO OWNERS CAUSING INJURES.
EA93032 Opened: Dec 27, 1993 , Closed: Nov 30, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS
There is no summary currently available
PE93074 Opened: Aug 27, 1993 , Closed: Dec 27, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
ALLEGED BATTERY FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
EA93010 Opened: Apr 26, 1993 , Closed: Sep 29, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
UNDER DASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA92044 Opened: Dec 18, 1992 , Closed: Jan 31, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
PE92088 Opened: Dec 4, 1992 , Closed: Apr 26, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
UNDER DASH FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE92065 Opened: Jul 16, 1992 , Closed: Dec 18, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available
EA92013 Opened: May 8, 1992 , Closed: May 12, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
STUCK POWER DOOR LOCKS
There is no summary currently available
DP92001 Opened: Jan 6, 1992 , Closed: May 8, 1992
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1987
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTION
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTION
EA91027 Opened: Jun 6, 1991 , Closed: May 29, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE91042 Opened: Feb 7, 1991 , Closed: Jun 6, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA90028 Opened: May 29, 1990 , Closed: Feb 28, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
PASSIVE SAFETY BELT FAILS
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PE90027 Opened: Dec 15, 1989 , Closed: May 29, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
PASSIVE SAFETY BELT WARNIN
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PE90021 Opened: Dec 1, 1989 , Closed: Mar 21, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
FAILED SPEED CONTROL
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EA89020 Opened: Mar 22, 1989 , Closed: Nov 16, 1989
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FRONT LAP BELT JAMS
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PE89014 Opened: Nov 18, 1988 , Closed: Mar 22, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
FRNT SEAT LAP BELT JAMMING
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PE87057 Opened: Sep 10, 1987 , Closed: Mar 30, 1988
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1983
IGNITER ASSEMBLY FAILURE
SUMMARY: TOYOTA RECOVERED SOME FAILED IGNITION CONTROL MODULES FROM THEFIELD. INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT A SOLDER JOINT IN THE POWER TRANSISTOROF THE MODULE WAS SUBJECT TO FAILURE. BECAUSE THE PART IS AN EMISSIONRELATED COMPONENT A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN WAS CONDUCTED.THE PREDOMINANT MOD... Read more
DP86008 Opened: Apr 2, 1986 , Closed: Aug 7, 1986
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1983
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
DP85001 Opened: Sep 21, 1984 , Closed: Jan 2, 1985
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1983
SHOULDER HARNESS PROBLEM
SHOULDER HARNESS PROBLEM

TOYOTA CAMRY - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA CAMRY across all model years (1983, 2025).

149 Total Recalls
23,554 Total Complaints
28 Investigations
3,796 Reported Crashes
572 Reported Fires
200 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA CAMRY - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 197 View
2024 1 70 View
2023 2 88 View
2022 1 87 View
2021 1 194 View
2020 3 375 View
2019 6 556 View
2018 8 1,083 View
2017 3 206 View
2016 2 249 View
2015 1 362 View
2014 3 637 View
2013 2 377 View
2012 2 807 View
2011 5 780 View
2010 9 764 View
2009 10 1,611 View
2008 8 1,139 View
2007 10 3,669 View
2006 5 393 View
2005 5 905 View
2004 3 799 View
2003 1 946 View
2002 4 1,183 View
2001 4 356 View
2000 4 577 View
1999 2 661 View
1998 3 751 View
1997 4 685 View
1996 7 567 View
1995 5 373 View
1994 (current) 3 364
1993 2 334 View
1992 2 646 View
1991 1 186 View
1990 2 160 View
1989 3 138 View
1988 4 88 View
1987 3 70 View
1986 0 35 View
1985 0 19 View
1984 2 10 View
1983 2 6 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
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HIGHLANDER 677 6,756 View
RAV4 669 11,842 View
CROWN 548 141 View
TACOMA 406 10,562 View
VENZA 404 969 View
GRAND HIGHLANDER 388 332 View
PRIUS 365 15,456 View