1989 Toyota Camry Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 19%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 168,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the seat belts of the 1989 Toyota Camry, 19% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 168,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“The shoulder harness on this car moves in a track to get out of the way when the driver opens the door, and to move to the other end of the track to secure the driver when the door is closed. It is a dumb design. This car is old, and despite my mechanic's best efforts, the motion to get out of the way sometimes hesitates and the driver must use his hand to move the anchor along in the track. I am concerned that someday the anchor will fail to move into position to secure the driver properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10910499, filed 2016-09, 173,000 miles“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“Recall 89v17500; while turning the vehicle was hit in the rear by another vehicle, lap seat belt did not retract properly, driver hit the steering wheel two times and suffered injuries. Dealer has not been notified of incident.”
NHTSA complaint #827930, filed 1998-09“Thr dash lights and high beam on the headlights will not work, the door lock on the drivers side will not work, the shoulder belt on the drivers side will not work, and the lights on the side of the headlights will not work, it has been that way since the car was at 64000 miles and its that way before you even start the car moving,while the car is moving, and at at stoplights any time the ignition is turned on!! W were notified of a recall about the locks and satbelts but it never went away after we took it to abajians for repair!!”
NHTSA complaint #716757, filed 2000-01“#95v175000 seat belts lap front failure. He called the manufacturer and manufacturer stated that the car is not recalled. Recall number is 89v175, consumer purchased recall part and replaced it himself.”
NHTSA complaint #804412, filed 1996-11Related recalls
- 89V175000Oct 18, 1989Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.Covers: Toyota Camry 1987–1989
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 5% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 12 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 36 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 46 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 17 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 35 | 6% |
| 1997 | 26 | 5% |
| 1996 | 18 | 4% |
| 1995 | 14 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 15 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 1% |
| 1991 | 27 | 18% |
| 1990 | 24 | 18% |
| 1989 | 21 | 19% |
| 1988 | 10 | 16% |
| 1987 | 20 | 34% |
| 1986 | 10 | 31% |
| 1984 | 4 | 50% |
| 1983 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1989 Toyota Camry
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 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 Nov 1, 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