Worst 1986 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Tire Defects
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 1 | — | — | — |
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1986 Toyota Camry — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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