1990 Toyota Camry Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Toyota Camry, 7% of the 134 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Vehicle ran out of gas. Refilled vehicle and restarted it. Drove vehicle to friend's house & then it died out again. Vehicle needed gas again. Vehicle failed to turn over. Also, distributor cap got wet & had to be replaced. Stalling problem still exists & would not make a catching noise when trying to start it.”
NHTSA complaint #856718, filed 2000-02“While driving at 20mph smoke was noticed coming from passenger's door panel. Consumer pulled to the side and disconnected battery, and pulled the panel off. Fire was noticed on the wires and solenoid was very hot. Fire damaged all four lock actuators and relay. Dealer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832981, filed 1999-01“Electrical windows/seat belts, and the air conditioner do not work, the same problem occurred one year ago, the vehicle was repaired at local dealer and problem has reoccurred. Dealer stated that the problem was a wire in the door/a fuse, and a short in the harness.”
NHTSA complaint #825010, filed 1998-07“Consumer says that the 7.5 fuse located in the front on the drivers side of the vehicle keeps blowing out, and when it blows out the vehicle windows and locks stop operating. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #831669, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10152205Jan 6, 2017TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles…
- 10111390Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111197Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 9 | 14% |
| 2022 | 9 | 14% |
| 2021 | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 | 68 | 25% |
| 2019 | 27 | 7% |
| 2018 | 68 | 9% |
| 2017 | 23 | 16% |
| 2016 | 21 | 11% |
| 2015 | 31 | 11% |
| 2014 | 55 | 12% |
| 2013 | 29 | 11% |
| 2012 | 62 | 11% |
| 2011 | 32 | 5% |
| 2010 | 25 | 4% |
| 2009 | 82 | 6% |
| 2008 | 48 | 5% |
| 2007 | 231 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 7% |
| 2005 | 33 | 5% |
| 2004 | 37 | 6% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 7% |
| 2000 | 31 | 7% |
| 1999 | 41 | 8% |
| 1998 | 33 | 6% |
| 1997 | 40 | 7% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 6% |
| 1994 | 23 | 8% |
| 1993 | 20 | 8% |
| 1992 | 26 | 5% |
| 1991 | 23 | 15% |
| 1990 | 9 | 7% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 13 | 20% |
| 1987 | 6 | 10% |
| 1985 | 3 | 23% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1990 Toyota Camry
24 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 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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