Toyota Camry / 1992
1992 Toyota Camry problems
Owners have filed 646 complaints about the 1992 Toyota Camry with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 47.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of latches/locks/linkages at 13.8%.
Complaints646
Crashes38
Fires24
Injuries50
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 47.7% · 308
Latches/locks/linkages 13.8% · 89
Engine and engine cooling 6.0% · 39
Air bags 5.3% · 34
Electrical system 4.3% · 28
Visibility 3.6% · 23
Power train 3.3% · 21
Tires 3.3% · 21
Severity
Of those complaints, 38 describe a crash, 24 describe a fire and 50 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 33 model years of the Toyota Camry in this data, 1992 sits 15th by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 7 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 122,000 miles.
In owners' own words
When it rains water leaks into the trunk area through the reflector panels, causing the brake lights to short out. The problem was reported to the dealership. The dealer replaced the reflector panels and drilled holes in the bottom of the trunk lid. The consumer is still experiencing a problem with the vehicle. Structure
When lifting the hood, the engine hood support failed. *Ak consumer states he was in the process of changing oil and he turned around to grab a oil filter wrench when the hood came down, he had to use a rod to keep the hood up. Structure
When servicing under the engine hood, the hood stays up for a little while and then falls down. *Ak consumer states the hood will only stay in the up position briefly, he has to use a stick to keep the hood open. *Slc Structure
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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