1987 Toyota Camry
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 Toyota Camry. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the door fails to open after ecu failure, vehicleoccupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency.
Remedy
Install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ecu.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The motorized safety belt anchorages may not moveproperly, resulting in lack of safety belt protection for seat occupants of thefront seat, and increasing the risk of injury in the event of a sudden stop oraccident.
Remedy
Install a protective cover to the electronic control unit of the automatic safety belt system.
Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.
Remedy
Replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.
Owner complaints
58 complaints2 involved a crash6 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
The automatic seat belt on driver side does not retract back when door has been closed
- Vehicle speed control
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…
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
- Structure
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
The passenger seat belt experienced the same defect as stated in recall 92 v 025 000. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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…
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
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…
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
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
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
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Structure
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
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration while traveling at highway speed of 70 mph with cruise control engaged. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch · Seat belts
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
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
- Seat belts
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
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
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…
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
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
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
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 · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Fan/motor
Steering column loose. *yc
- Seat belts
Automatic shoulder belt assembly failed prior to recall notice, notice received however repair not completed properly by dealership.
- Seat belts › Rear/other
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
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
I suspect the seat belts in camry are not working properly by observing their behavior - not deploying to secure the driver and passengers occasionally.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Leaking fuel tank
Cracks in the solder joint of the fuel fill or inlet pipe in the fuel tank allows liquid fuel to leak from the tank
- Under dash fires
There is no summary currently available
- Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
- Throttle sticking
There is no summary currently available
- Stuck power door locks
There is no summary currently available
- Automatic door lock malfunction
Automatic door lock malfunction
- Passive safety belt fails
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- Passive safety belt warnin
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- Front lap belt jams
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- Frnt seat lap belt jamming
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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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