1991 Toyota Camry Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 15%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Toyota Camry, 15% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“My car: 1991 Toyota Camry. Three times went into excessive high speed with me and third time blew the head gasket. My (master) mechanic upon repairing the car, test drove the car and experienced the same uncontrolled high speed. Testing the next day he was involved in an accident. I sold the car to a junk yard since I did not trust it.”
NHTSA complaint #10318747, filed 2010-03, 120,000 miles“Door locks does not work with key/switch. Electric relay or the solenoids do not work. Once I lock the door, I can not open it, neither from inside nor from outside. This is for 1991 Camry (Toyota).”
NHTSA complaint #10249005, filed 2008-11“We owned a 91 Toyota camery, it caught fire for the second time only this time it burned to a crisp. I remember there being a recall on the radio before, but thats all. Our car caught fire the beginning of the year and we replaced the engine. There was no reason found why car caught fire. This time saturday 9-10-00 it caught fire on the parkway. Why? We have 3 vechicles, well we had 3 now only two. My daughter drive a toyta tercell, the woman of the house drive a 96 avalon. We thought toyato was the dependable car. We need some answers. …”
NHTSA complaint #731093, filed 2000-09“Original equipment radio failed to operate and dome light and other electrical components are not functioning. Dealer has no parts to repair the safety recall which are to be supplied by Toyota .”
NHTSA complaint #11460303, filed 2022-04“Consumer reported a theft prevention issue concerning the vehicle keys made for 1991 Toyota Camry. He had several friends that were unable to unlock and start their vehicles. Consumer believed that this was a safety issue that NHTSA should look into. The consumer's vehicle was stolen as a result of the issues. Jersey city police report. Updated 11/27/07”
NHTSA complaint #10079590, filed 2007-02Related recalls
- 93V147000Sep 13, 1993Failure of a specific electronic component in the radios causes an electrical short circuit.Covers: Toyota Camry 1991, Previa 1991
Related 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 1991 Toyota Camry
27 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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