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1990 Toyota Camry Body and structure Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
15%of 134 total for the year
Median mileage
82,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Toyota Camry, 15% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The right rear passenger door hinges cracked causing the door to fall off when opening. No longer able to utilize rear passenger seats because of fear of door suddenly opening and causing injury. Not repaired. I believe this is an engineering defect and should be repaired and paid for by Toyota.”

NHTSA complaint #10135683, filed 2005-09, 82,000 miles

“Both driver / front passenger rear electronic control unit failed, causing the door lock solenoid to fail, and preventing the occupants from entering or exiting the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Also, there was a recall listed for the same type of problem, recall 92v135000. However, vehicle was not included in recall.”

NHTSA complaint #851704, filed 1999-11

“Consmer opened the rear door and the metal plate cracked and pulled away from the hinges. The dealership said when she gets an oil change she needs to grease the doors. The painted, not brass bearing, was the problem. Consumer had both rear doors repaired, currently, both front doors are hard to open, and consumer is afraid to open the doors to full capacity because they may break.”

NHTSA complaint #834149, filed 1999-01

“All power door locks failed . Occupants cannot get into vehicle or exit from vehicle. This is a safety hazard. It may cause injuries if the occupant needed to get out of the vehicle in an emergency situation. Dealer said consumer needs to replace all door locks.”

NHTSA complaint #835771, filed 1999-04

“Checked on recall. There is a recall for 1990 toyotas for the same problem but am told this vehicle number does not match the recall numbers. How can same made year be recalled for the same problem but not this vehicle?”

NHTSA complaint #752282, filed 2001-09

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20241121%
202358%
202246%
202143%
202073%
201972%
2018152%
2017107%
20162011%
2015135%
2014245%
2013269%
20126110%
20116310%
20106411%
200922517%
200814115%
200740314%
2006124%
2005213%
2004193%
2003294%
2002566%
2001124%
2000204%
1999184%
1998356%
1997255%
1996266%
1995176%
1994155%
1993218%
199229953%
19911611%
19902015%
1989109%
198869%
198735%
198626%

Other parts of the 1990 Toyota Camry

Seat belts
24 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Toyota Camry

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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