Complaints
186
Crashes
11
Fires
12
Injuries
32
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Avg mileage:149,000 mi
Fires:2
#213 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
Avg mileage:95,000 mi
#39 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:122,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 16 | — | 2 | 149,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 122,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 8 | — | 4 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 2 | — | 58,667 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Webbing | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 2 | — | — | — |
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
149,000
Seat Belt Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,667
Structure:Body:Door
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Webbing
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Toyota Camry — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Toyota Camry reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Toyota Camry has 186 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Toyota Camry?
Top reported problems: Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. (16 complaints, avg 149,000 mi); Seat Belt Issues (13 complaints, avg 95,000 mi); Tire Defects (9 complaints, avg 122,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Toyota Camry?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 113,458 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Toyota Camry include 11 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 32 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Toyota Camry have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Toyota Camry as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Toyota Camry?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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