1985 Toyota Camry
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
13 complaints3 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
The car simply won't start. I'm not sure why, because the battery and alternator seem to be working. At first, I thought it was the starter recall. I had that repaired at a toyota dealership. But it's not the problem. The car just won't start, and it turns over to try to start.
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving vehicle began to shake and chatter. Consumer pulled up into a service station and checked tires. she could not see anything wrong, there were no punctures of bubbles in the tires. She then continued on her way, but about a mile down the highway , vehicle shacked and chattered.…
While driving vehicle began to shake and chatter. Consumer pulled up into a service station and checked tires. she could not see anything wrong, there were no punctures of bubbles in the tires. She then continued on her way, but about a mile down the highway , vehicle shacked and chattered. only this time when she got out of vehicle she noticed that right tire separated because the tread peeled off. There 9800 miles on the tires. douglas tires , P185 70r13. vehicle did not run over anything, or hit anything.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Tire tread separated and tire blew out on interstate.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
While traveling on interstate consumer was smelling smoke inside vehicle. she was able to pull over to shoulder. and trunk area was in flames.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/crash.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
When driving at any speed there IS a knocking noise coming from the lower control arm assembly when the consumer IS making a right or left turn. Vehicle has been in the shop twice for the same problem, and consumer has to take vehicle back to the shop since the problem has reoccurred. Dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel/brake fluid leaked from corroded metal tubing.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine fire. *Dh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Power train › Clutch assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Tires
Tires replaced. *Sd
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicle intermittently loses power when traveling at highway speeds due to transmission problem. *Dsh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake pedal goes down to floor. *Sd
- Interior lighting · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
Rear brakes wear out excessively. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- 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 mode of failure IS an…
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 mode of failure IS an inability to start the engine,although a stalled condition can occur while the engine IS running.since the reported occurence of accidents and injuries IS small, and therepair IS being conducted under the emissions recall campaign, theliklehood of further accidents and injuries IS remote.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10244113TSB: 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 requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10207946POL: 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 customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10197476Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Product general information.
- 10188913TSB: 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 requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10174891TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890TSB: 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 aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. 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 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10145776Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10145749Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953TSB: 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 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, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. 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 listed in this Service Bulletin. Replacement Certification Label and VIN Plate Criteria A replacement certification label and/or VIN plate may be requested if: ? The vehicle was in an accident and the label and/or plate is damaged or attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair. ? The label and/or plate was stolen.
- 10131993This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10131713TSB: 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, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. 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 listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10123420TSB: 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 listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10111390TSB: 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 other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10111197TSB: 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 other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
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