21 of the
334 complaints about the 1993 Toyota Camry are about the
body and structure — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
202,000 miles.
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON SEPT. 19 2015(SATURDAY). I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. AND AS I PROCEEDED DRIVING DOWN A MAIN STREET I WAS ONLY GOING 5-10MPH AS I LEFT THE GREEN LIGHT AND LESS THAN A MIN. I COULDN'T SEE NOTHING. UNTIL AND A DARK HUGE SUV WITH NO LIGHTS ON CUTS ME OFF AND MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN AND HIT ME HEAD ON. CAUSING MY RADIATOR OTHER PARTS PUSHED TO THE BACK AND TO RIGHT OF MY CAR WHERE THE BATTERY WAS...THE MAN WHO HIT ME, HIT ME SO HARD THAT MY STIRRING WHEEL AIRBAG EXPLODING AND CAUSED DAMAGES TO MY CHIN, NECK AND MY CHEST.
NHTSA complaint #10854245 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE Dalles, OR1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
THE DOORS ALWAYS FALL BACK SHUT WHEN OPENED, EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON A PERFECTLY FLAT SURFACE. I HAVE STRUGGLED WITH THE DOOR MANY TIMES WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE CAR, BECAUSE IT SWINGS BACK CLOSED BEFORE I CAN MOVE. TODAY IT FINALLY BASHED ME ON THE SHIN WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR AND REACHED IN TO GET SOMETHING FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE.
NHTSA complaint #10171498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cooperstown, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH, HOOD RELEASED, FLIPPED AGAINST WINDSHIELD. HOOD STRUCK ROOF, AND LANDED IN ROADWAY. NO PREVIOUS MALFUNCTION OF HOOD LATCH OR SAFETY CATCH. NO PRIOR WARNING OF PROBLEM, HOOD WAS SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. HOOD AND VEHICLE ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED. DT
NHTSA complaint #768860 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bear, DE1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
MECHANISM SUPPORTING HOOD FAILED. THERE IS NO BACKUP SUPPORT, SUCH AS A ROD, THAT HOLDS UP THE HOOD. HOOD SLAMMED CLOSED ON CONSUMER'S HAND, CAUSING INJURY.
NHTSA complaint #752958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Falls Church, VA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
AUTOMATIC DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN GETTING OUT OF VEHICLE ONLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOCKS UP.
NHTSA complaint #852330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Staten Island, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND DISCOVERED BY DEALER SHOP OF BOTH REAR DOORS WERE MELTING FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER ANY WARRANTY, AND REPAIR WOULD BE AT CONSUMER EXPENSE. CONSUMER SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #839033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntington Beach, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
I AM TALKING ABOUT WHAT HOLDS THE HOOD UP WILL FALL AFTER A MINUTE AND THERE IS NO MANUAL STICK TO HOLD IT UP, THERE WERE NO INJURIES, I TRIED THIS PROCEDURE THREE TIMES
NHTSA complaint #703275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beaumont, TX
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
TIRES HAD VERY UNEVEN AND PREMATURE WEAR, CAUSED BY IMPROPER REAR END ALIGNMENT. COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATED, AND DID NOT HAVE A SYSTEM THAT SHUTS THE ENGINE DOWN IN ORDER TO PROTECT ENGINE COMPONENTS. THUS, THE ENGINE ON MY VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND DAMAGED THE HEAD GASKET, WATER PUMP, AND TIMING BELT. EACH HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED ON ALL BUT ONE WINDOW, RITHT REAR, OF MY CAR. I HAVE SPOKEN TO OTHER OWNERS OF 1993-94 TOYOTA CAMRYS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THE DESIGN OF THIS REGULATOR IS SEVERLY FLAWED.( DOT NUMBER: )
NHTSA complaint #700218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Englewood, CO
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD LIGHT UP INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #538500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unknown, UN
STRUCTURE:BODY
PAINT IS PEELING FROM VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #780823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Deland, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ENGINE HOOD SUPPORT DOES NOT HOLD UP HOOD, ESPECIALLY DURING COLD WEATHER, HOOD CAME DOWN ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS.
NHTSA complaint #805534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Boca Raton, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
HOOD SUPPORT FAILED TO HOLD HOOD IN OPEN POSITION.
NHTSA complaint #510066 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baton Rouge, LA
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WHEN LIFTING THE HOOD, THE ENGINE HOOD SUPPORT FAILED. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN RAISED, THE HOOD FALLS DOWN, SOMETIMES IMMEDIATELY FELL ON MECHANIC'S HEAD WHEN OIL WAS BEING CHANGED.
NHTSA complaint #804574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ossining, NY
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD SUPPORT FAILURE, THE HOOD WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION, PE96-040.
NHTSA complaint #803980 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
FAILURE ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD SUPPORT, THE HOOD WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSITION PE96-040.
NHTSA complaint #801710 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hallsville, TX
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
HOOD HINGES/SAFETY LATCH FAILED, ALLOWING HOOD TO BLOW OFF VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #504987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST. Louis, MO
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 55MPH, SUDDENLY HOOD FLY UP. TT
NHTSA complaint #975056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST. Louis, MO
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 55MPH, SUDDENLY HOOD FLEW UP AND DETACHED FROM VEHICLE, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT *SLC
NHTSA complaint #975052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodinvill, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #481236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodinvill, WA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER WINDOW FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #482636 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID FALLS DOWN HITTING PERSON LEADING INTO TRUCK DUE TO DEFECTIVE SPRING HINGES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #964055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.