1990 Toyota Camry
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Toyota Camry. Newest first.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
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.
Owner complaints
134 complaints4 involved a crash3 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
My husband was a passenger in this car when a dump truck smashed into the drivers side door, the impact caused the passenger side door to open which unlocked the seat belt which allowed my husband to be ejected from the car. He suffered broken back, crushed tibia, broken ribs....all because the…
My husband was a passenger in this car when a dump truck smashed into the drivers side door, the impact caused the passenger side door to open which unlocked the seat belt which allowed my husband to be ejected from the car. He suffered broken back, crushed tibia, broken ribs....all because the door opened and the automatic seat belts unlocked when door opened. Seats where supposed to keep you in the car and not ejected from the car. *tr
- Latches/locks/linkages
TL* the contact owns a 1990 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle through the front driver's side door, the door failed to unlock with the key and the contact had to enter through the front passenger's side door. The failure recurred on several occasions. The…
TL* the contact owns a 1990 toyota camry. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the vehicle through the front driver's side door, the door failed to unlock with the key and the contact had to enter through the front passenger's side door. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a bent lock mechanism. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,310.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
1990 toyota camry. consumer states automatic door lock failure. *tgw the consumer stated the automatic door locks completely failed and she was unable to unlock any of the doors manually or with the key. This occurred during freezing temperatures, so at first she thought the locks were frozen.…
1990 toyota camry. consumer states automatic door lock failure. *tgw the consumer stated the automatic door locks completely failed and she was unable to unlock any of the doors manually or with the key. This occurred during freezing temperatures, so at first she thought the locks were frozen. She used de-icer to no avail. Fortunately, her son was able to perform a maneuver to open the driver side door to get in the car. However, the next day, the consumer became trapped inside the vehicle and was unable to unlock/open any of the doors. The consumer had to open the driver side window and insert the key in the lock, turn it slightly and then pull on the outside door handle at the same time. then on the way home, the door would not stay closed and she had to hold the door handle while driving with one hand. The consumer did some research and discovered a recall had been issued for over a half of million camry's for the same problem. the consumer contacted her local dealer and she was informed, her vehicle was not a part of the recall. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) while driving, my dad's car suddenly accelerated. he said that he had to drive with both feet on the accelerator. later, he took the car to the dealership to have them look at it. the dealership said…
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6) while driving, my dad's car suddenly accelerated. he said that he had to drive with both feet on the accelerator. later, he took the car to the dealership to have them look at it. the dealership said they repaired the problem, only to have the same thing occur again a few days later. finally, my brother went to the dealership and had a heated discussion with the dealership. my dad went to pick the car up, but the dealership did not provide any paperwork to him on what repairs were made. he was not charged for the service but the dealership was adamant about not disclosing any details. it was only months later we found out that the cruise control was not functional. sadly, we do not know if they disconnected it or it just stopped working. either way, we have not experienced the sudden acceleration issue since then. I am not sure about the exact dates, but I am hoping that the dealership has record of this transaction. I am sending this email for notification purposes in light of everything that IS going on with toyota camry. [xxx] *tr
- Tires
Tire tread failure separated. Bought tires used nov/dec 2009. tire=general ameri G4S I have pictures. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
My report IS essentially identical to case #10153732 except we live in the midwest near chicago. we replaced the brake lines for the rear and now, several months later the front lines need to be replaced because of the same problem. *Tr
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Dear sir, I have a 1990 toyota camry and the driver side lock doesn't lock or unlock. I have been experiencing this since march of 2005. the lock doesn't work manually also i.e. Inserting a key from outside trying to open the door doesn't open it. This has been a lot of discomfort coming in…
Dear sir, I have a 1990 toyota camry and the driver side lock doesn't lock or unlock. I have been experiencing this since march of 2005. the lock doesn't work manually also i.e. Inserting a key from outside trying to open the door doesn't open it. This has been a lot of discomfort coming in and out of the car as I need to use the passenger side door. I have seen on the nhtsa website that there was a recall notice for the same defect that I have been experiencing for the past one year with my car. When I mentioned the issue to toyota they said that my vin number does not qualify for the recall. I wanted to complain this issue and if there are more number of cases like mine then may be toyota can consider our case. with best regards, -raja. *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota camry - situation where the rear brake lines (covered and cannot be seen) have corroded through. my camry recently had one of the lines fail (both brake lines and 3 fuel lines have severe corrosion under the shield) and I'm lucky I was able to stop without hitting anything or anybody.…
Toyota camry - situation where the rear brake lines (covered and cannot be seen) have corroded through. my camry recently had one of the lines fail (both brake lines and 3 fuel lines have severe corrosion under the shield) and I'm lucky I was able to stop without hitting anything or anybody. this IS a very poor design for such areas as mine (syracuse, ny) where there IS significant salt use during the winter months. The shield actually promotes corrosion by retaining winter slush, mud and salt. toyota shows a complete of concern over such a potentially dangerous situation that IS not covered by either a service bulletin or by a recommended inspection per the maintenance book. toyota designed such an inadequate brake line system for this model for any area that uses salt during the winter months without even a warning to check under the plastic guards for corrosion, which could result in a failure or inability to stop. *jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Dt*: the contact stated intermittently the front driver side door lock fails to unlock. there IS a nhtsa recall, # 92v135000, regarding the door locks. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin. the rear windows failed to open. updated 05/02/06. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
While driving slowly out of parking the vehicle acclerated at full speed and crashed into telephone pole. the driver did not cause this
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
The right rear passenger door hinges cracked causing the door to fall off when opening. no longer able to utilize rear passenger seats because of fear of door suddenly opening and causing injury. not repaired. I believe this IS an engineering defect and should be repaired and paid for by toyota. *Jb
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Throttle intermittantly sticks and the car won't move, then lets loose causing the car to jump.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Was locked inside 1990 toyota camry, about 250 degrees or more. all door handles failed. Moonroof would not open. Had to kick out the driver's side window to escape. Toyota, if you don't think these are defective cars, you must be from an alien planet. Please, police department told me I survived a death trap...seems like a class action lawsuit IS the only answer.
- Latches/locks/linkages · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
My passenger side door lock IS stuck in the locked position, making it unable to open in the event of an emergency.*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Right/passenger side door IS stuck in a locked position. Not able to open lock manually either. all other doors working properly with automatic or maual door lock use. all power windows work properly. There was a previous recall #92v135000 , but toyota states it's not my vehicle. the same problem IS occuring, and IS a safety issue if ever I was trapped and me or my children needed to get out that door.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The driver side (automatic seatbelt) on my 1990 toyota camry won't retract. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Wilde toyota will fix a problem on my mom's 1990 toyota camery. we have 2 different garages saying that the repair that wilde toyata made wadnt done. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Front and rear seat belt mechanism will buckle, but won't release. also, plastic cover which protects the metal fell of. Dealer notified.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While traveling on the highway, the left rear tire experienced a vibration. the tire had been removed more than once and the problem still occurred. dot number #acj73jfff1500. *ak the dealer said that the steel belt was broken and caused a flat area. *scc *jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Power door locks system was defective and failed. vehicle's vin not included in recall 92v135000. The consumer was concerned he/she may experience trouble exiting/entering vehicle in an emergency. *tt *jb
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
The brake lights continued to fail. The dealer replaced a yellow box in the trunk twice, but the problem continued to happen. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
The vehicle stalled without warning. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
I have 1990 toyota camry and driver side automatic seat belt will not retract, got stuck in open position. 8NLM
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
The consumer experienced the same problem as recall#92v135000 (latches and locks). dealer would not repair because the vehicle identification number was not included. * ts the driver door's electric lock opened from the lock position. recalll# 92v135000 *scc *jb
- Structure › Body › Door
Consumer states that after the dealer have repair the front right door they are still having the same problem and they are unable to open the door from the inside or outside. Dealer notified ts
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
- 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.
- Alleged battery explosions
There is no summary currently available
- Alleged battery failures
There is no summary currently available
- Stuck power door locks
There is no summary currently available
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
- Passive safety belt fails
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- Passive safety belt warnin
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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.
- 10152205TSB: 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 versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. 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.
- 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.
- 10133915Toyota 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 devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10133649TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10132084The 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 installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly
- 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.
- 10131984A 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 Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
- 10131961Toyota 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 SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 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.
- 10109492TSB: 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 installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
- 10109404TSB: 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 washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
- 10061620Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061578Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 76477Engine sag/poor performance after hot restart due to fuel foaming- procedur ES and
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