1989 Toyota Camry Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,001miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 1989 Toyota Camry, 9% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,001 miles.
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.
“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“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“Power door lock in driver control panel fails to respond. After the door has been locked, it will not respond to unlocking by power control, nor can the door be opened manually. The only way to exit the vehicle is by opening the power window and using the handle located on the outside of the driver's side door. The passenger side door window sticks in the up or down position and does not respond or responds poor and/or sluggishly to the electronic control panel located on the driver's side door.”
NHTSA complaint #739983, filed 2001-01“Passenger front door power lock fused shut. Dealer in shawnee, ks claimed that campagin number 92v135000 was perfomed at rochester ny dealer in 1994. Toyota authorized dealer to check relay to see if campaign was performed. Inspection at dealer confirms relay installed, but door is still fused shut and dealer will not repair as part of the orignal campaign (they also won't offer to disable the door lock solenoid). From looking at consumer comments at NHTSA this has happened to many people even though capaing was probably performed!”
NHTSA complaint #731552, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10123420Oct 27, 2017TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 21% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 7% |
| 2016 | 20 | 11% |
| 2015 | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 | 24 | 5% |
| 2013 | 26 | 9% |
| 2012 | 61 | 10% |
| 2011 | 63 | 10% |
| 2010 | 64 | 11% |
| 2009 | 225 | 17% |
| 2008 | 141 | 15% |
| 2007 | 403 | 14% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 21 | 3% |
| 2004 | 19 | 3% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 56 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 20 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 35 | 6% |
| 1997 | 25 | 5% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 17 | 6% |
| 1994 | 15 | 5% |
| 1993 | 21 | 8% |
| 1992 | 299 | 53% |
| 1991 | 16 | 11% |
| 1990 | 20 | 15% |
| 1989 | 10 | 9% |
| 1988 | 6 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 5% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1989 Toyota Camry
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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