1989 Toyota Camry Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 13%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,001miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1989 Toyota Camry, 13% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,001 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1989 Toyota Camry's driver side and passenger side power door locks stuck in locked position. Unable to exit vehicle from front seats. Unable to unlock front doors manually from inside vehicle. Unable to unlock front doors using key from outside vehicle. Safety issue along with inconvenience when entering and exiting vehicle from rear doors.”
NHTSA complaint #10643066, filed 2014-10, 103,002 miles“Vehicle was equipped with automatic door locks that were stuck in the locked position. This vehicle was taken to dealer for 1992 recall concerning the same problem. Currently, all the doors were locked except the driver's side which was jimmied to gain entrance.”
NHTSA complaint #10073676, filed 2004-05, 109,000 miles“I have a 1989 Toyota Camry and I noticed that there was a recall(92v135000) on the door assembly with the latches and locks well I called the dealer and they told me that the maintenance was already done on the car but now I have both back doors that wont open at all, and I believe this is the cause of it I was wondering if the dealer can fix it again due to the same error on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10520730, filed 2013-06“Front passenger side door power lock has completely shut itself down, door did not open at all. Took vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated the vehicle has been repaired. However, problem has reoccured, consumer contacted several dealers regarding the problem. Dealer refused to fix recall campaign 92v135000 repairs stating that there is no warranty on a recall repair.”
NHTSA complaint #8009617, filed 2002-05“Door locks do not work properly. Sometimes when pushing unlocked button door will not unlock. Rear passenger door does not lock all the time. Passenger side door unlock button does not work, passenger side rear door lock does not work all the time, all doors must be opened from driver side main unlock buttons for all doors.”
NHTSA complaint #893801, filed 2001-08Related recalls
- 92V135000Sep 22, 1992The electronic control unit (ecu) for the power door lock system can fail, causing the contacts to "weld", and resulting in door lock solenoid damage, with…Covers: Toyota Camry 1987–1990
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 7 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 31 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
| 1992 | 89 | 16% |
| 1991 | 7 | 5% |
| 1990 | 19 | 14% |
| 1989 | 15 | 13% |
| 1988 | 6 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1989 Toyota Camry
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology