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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1989 Toyota Camry Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
5%of 113 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Toyota Camry, 5% of the 113 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Owner states that while driving vehicle transmission pops out of 5th gear, the problem mostly occurs while driving at 65 MPH. Dealesrs are unable to correct problem.”

NHTSA complaint #810034, filed 1997-04

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202436%
2023711%
2022711%
2021128%
20203312%
201911529%
201820027%
201764%
20161810%
20153613%
201412828%
20136724%
201214224%
2011498%
2010468%
2009514%
2008404%
20072669%
2006186%
20058412%
2004488%
2003405%
2002687%
2001156%
2000337%
1999184%
1998163%
1997356%
1996215%
1995258%
1994217%
19932911%
1992183%
199185%
199086%
198965%
1988914%
198723%
1985215%

Other parts of the 1989 Toyota Camry

Seat belts
21 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
15 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air 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