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1992 Toyota Camry

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
565
Latest Jul 13, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest May 24, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
3
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
51
44 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 565 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1992 Toyota Camry, most frequently naming the body & structure, interior & seats and airbags categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 3 NHTSA investigations name it; and 35 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E049000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

May 24, 2006
27,176 units potentially affected
The defect: 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. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
The risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The 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.
CK MOTORSPORT, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
06E026000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Mar 23, 2006
61,944 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
The risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The 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.
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE96040ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD SUPPORT FAILURES

Opened May 22, 1996
Closed Sep 4, 1996

COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE HOD SUPPORT STRUTS FAIL CAUSING THE HOOD TO FALL ONTO OWNERS CAUSING INJURES.

STRUCTURE
EA93032ClosedEngineering Analysis

ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS

Opened Dec 27, 1993
Closed Nov 30, 1994

There is no summary currently available

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE93074ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

ALLEGED BATTERY FAILURES

Opened Aug 27, 1993
Closed Dec 27, 1993

There is no summary currently available

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

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Body & structure
Filed Jul 13, 2019

BOTH FRONT DOORS CANNOT OPEN EITHER FROM EXTERIOR NOR INTERIOR WITH KEY. KEYS WORK FINE. LATCH/DOOR KNOB BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DON'T WORK AND NO SAFE EXIT OF VEHICLE EXCEPT THROUGH BACK DOOR. DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE $500 PER DOOR PLUS OTHER DIAGNOSTIC FEES TO FIX. I WOULD ALSO HAVE TO HAVE CAR TOWED IN FOR THEM TO DO DIAGNOSTICS ON IT. STATED THEY WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE THE DOORS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I FEEL THAT TOYOTA SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS HAS TO BE HANDLED BY THE TOYOTA CORPORATE OFFICE. I CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE AND THE CUSTOMER AGENT STATED THAT THIS IS NOT TOYOTA'S PROBLEM AS THE CAR IS NOT UNDER ANY WARRANTY.

NHTSA ID
11231566
Incident
Jul 13, 2019
Mileage
160,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Nov 9, 2018

AIR BAG DEPLOYED DURING JUMP START. CAR HAD NOT BEEN USED IN SEVERAL WEEKS AND ON JUMP START AIR BAG DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ID
11150275
Incident
Oct 21, 2018
Mileage
79,448 mi
AirbagsSeat belts
Filed Jun 2, 2018
Crash reported1 injury reported

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS DRIVING A 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY AND WAS GOING 38 MILES PER HOUR AND HAD A SEIZURE AND BLACKED OUT. I HIT A CAR HEAD ON AND THE AIRBAG DIDNT DEPLOY SO MY CHEST AND FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL EVEN THOUGH I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT. THE SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONED ALSO, THE PARAMEDICS HAD TO CUT IT OFF OF ME.

NHTSA ID
11099286
Incident
May 31, 2018
Mileage
337,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Feb 26, 2016
1 injury reported

TAKATA RECALL - THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT. I ENTERED THE CAR, BUCKLED MY SEATBELT, INSERTED THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION, STARTED THE CAR, AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THERE HAD BEEN NO IMPACT.

NHTSA ID
10838643
Incident
Feb 17, 2016
Mileage
161,200 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed Oct 29, 2015

HERCULES ROADTOUR 655 TIRE DEVELOPED A LARGE BULGE IN SIDEWALL AREA. THIS WAS NOTICED AND THE TIRE WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AS BEING UNSAFE. THE LOCAL HERCULES TIRE DEALER SAID THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE TIRE OR GIVE PARTIAL CREDIT ON A REPLACEMENT TIRE.

NHTSA ID
10787012
Incident
Mar 15, 2015
ElectricalInterior & seatsSteering
Filed May 12, 2014
Fire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED OR OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD ALSO EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL IN ANY DIRECTION. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL RADIATING FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

NHTSA ID
10587932
Incident
May 9, 2014
Airbags
Filed Oct 18, 2012
1 injury reported

I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION YESTERDAY MORNING TO PUT AIR IN MY TIRE AND HAD MY SON WITH ME , I LEFT CAR IN PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING , WHEN DONE I WAS PUTTING MY SON BACK INTO CAR SEAT , I LEANED INTO CAR WITH MY BACK TO THE STEERING WHEEL LEANING OVER THE DRIVER SEAT FIXING TO BUCKLE CAR SEAT WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND HIT ME ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY BACK AND NOW THERE ARE 3 HUGE BRUISES WHICH I HAVE TAKEN PICS OF , THERE WAS A MAN AT THE GAS PUMP WHO SAW AND HEARD THE COMMOTION HE CAME OVER FROM THE GAS PUMPS TO HELP ME , ITS MY OPINION THAT THE AIRBAG SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN A WRECK , AND NOW I CANT GET THE DEALERSHIPS TO EVEN LOOK TO SEE WHY IT DEPLOYED WITHOUT MONEY BECAUSE IT IS AN OLDER CAR WHICH SHOULD MAKE NO DIFFERENCE , ITS MY OPINION THAT THEY SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK SOMETHING LIKE THAT FOR ANYONE THAT HAS A FAILURE OF SUCH A KIND WITHOUT JUST CAUSE AND FIX IT WITHOUT PREJUDICE IF THERE'S NO REASON ON THE OWNERS PART IT DEPLOYED , IT SHOULD HAVE NEVER DEPLOYED WITHOUT PROPER CAUSE AND NOW THE STEERING WHEEL IS CROOKED AND THE AIRBAG HANGING OUT , PLEASE HELP I HAVE NO IDEA OF WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS , I OWN MY CAR , I NEED IT TO TRANSPORT MY KIDS , ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED , THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME . *TR

NHTSA ID
10480950
Incident
Oct 17, 2012
Mileage
273,600 mi
Airbags
Filed Aug 31, 2012
1 injury reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

NHTSA ID
10473198
Incident
Aug 22, 2012
Mileage
120,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSB003220

AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT; 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 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.

Toyota PRO19-02

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; TIRES; 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 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.

T-SB-0032-20 Rev

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 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.

T-SB-0304-17 Obs

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

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 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.

PG004-97-Obsolet

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Toyota Camry by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
20251441054.6
2024471049.6
2023602060.3
2022581056.6
20211541055.4
20202683056.2
20193896058.6
20187318059.3
20171483061.0
20161802059.9
20152681046.8
20144533055.6
20132742053.3
20125882053.6
20115985059.4
20106029058.0
20091,29110263.4
20089328362.9
20072,88510363.7
20063175167.3
20057215269.0
20046383267.1
20037801359.7
20029534469.1
20012724164.6
20004544268.2
19995012264.0
19986003261.4
19975554365.5
19964177263.2
19953035161.4
19942873264.4
19932602263.5
1992Viewing5652362.1
19911491655.9
19901342958.4
19891133765.1
1988644867.9
19875831064.8
1986320142.5
1985130147.7
1984823—
1983624—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.