1990 Toyota Camry Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 14%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1990 Toyota Camry, 14% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.
“Dear sir, I have a 1990 Toyota Camry and the driver side lock doesn't lock or unlock. I have been experiencing this since march of 2005. The lock doesn't work manually also I.e. Inserting a key from outside trying to open the door doesn't open it. This has been a lot of discomfort coming in and out of the car as I need to use the passenger side door. I have seen on the NHTSA website that there was a recall notice for the same defect that I have been experiencing for the past one year with my car. When I mentioned the issue to Toyota they said that my VIN number does not qualify for the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160039, filed 2006-06, 151,000 miles“The consumer experienced the same problem as recall#92v135000 (latches and locks). Dealer would not repair because the vehicle identification number was not included. * ts the driver door's electric lock opened from the lock position. Recalll# 92v135000”
NHTSA complaint #10001624, filed 2003-06, 68,000 miles“Right/passenger side door is stuck in a locked position. Not able to open lock manually either. All other doors working properly with automatic or maual door lock use. All power windows work properly. There was a previous recall #92v135000 , but Toyota states it's not my vehicle. The same problem is occuring, and is a safety issue if ever I was trapped and me or my children needed to get out that door.”
NHTSA complaint #10066016, filed 2004-04“Toyota west, las vegas, nv made repair at no charge, except for cost of part. I was told the cause was a broken plastic clip, they sometimes break on their own. This made be due to the heat in las vegas. I suggest a recall e made with a replacement of the plastic clip with a metal clip to prevent a problem with removing a passenger from the car (in an accident) if the clif breaks.”
NHTSA complaint #540313, filed 1998-08“Car is presently at Toyota west in las vegas, nevada for repair. I have indicated to dealer that this repair should be at no cost to me, since it is a failure that prevents the rear passenger from exiting the vehicle. Toyota does not think that Toyota will cover the repair at no charge.”
NHTSA complaint #539066, filed 1998-07Related 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 1990 Toyota Camry
24 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 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 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