1989 Toyota Camry Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Toyota Camry, 6% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on a state highway at 55 miles an hour, the passenger compartment began to fill with smoke. When I tried to brake, there were no brakes. I brought the car to a halt using the emergency brake. When I got out, the car was burning. Before help arrived the car was completely destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #710463, filed 1999-08“The contact stated while driving the trunk lid opens, the driver side door got stuck and would not open properly, the driver seat belt would not retract and the pollution control devices are inoperable. The dealership and manufacturer were alerted however no repairs were made.”
NHTSA complaint #10151645, filed 2006-03, 163,000 miles“Had oil checked before a trip, while driving, engine locked, had oil checked again, no oil. Tt a main bearing had broken and caused engine to seize, a remanufactured engine was installed.”
NHTSA complaint #973716, filed 1995-10Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 46 | 4% |
| 2008 | 12 | 1% |
| 2007 | 152 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 35 | 5% |
| 2004 | 30 | 5% |
| 2003 | 112 | 14% |
| 2002 | 107 | 11% |
| 2001 | 47 | 17% |
| 2000 | 54 | 12% |
| 1999 | 110 | 22% |
| 1998 | 92 | 15% |
| 1997 | 96 | 17% |
| 1996 | 76 | 18% |
| 1995 | 34 | 11% |
| 1994 | 41 | 14% |
| 1993 | 40 | 15% |
| 1992 | 32 | 6% |
| 1991 | 10 | 7% |
| 1990 | 14 | 10% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 9 | 14% |
| 1987 | 6 | 10% |
| 1986 | 4 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1989 Toyota Camry
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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