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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1990 Toyota Camry Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
6%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 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Toyota Camry, 6% of the 134 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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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 1990 Toyota Camry

Seat belts
24 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 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 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