1991 Toyota Camry Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,056miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Toyota Camry, 6% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,056 miles. 2 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.
“Radiator blew up, replaced it, then cracked intake manifold gasket, replaced it, then blown head gasket, replaced it, then radiator hoses blew, replaced it, then thermostat went out, replaced it, and it stopped working again (thermostat), replaced it, then coolant temperature sensor went out, replaced it, and it went out again, then electrical components went out that lead to the radiator and fan system to the fuse box relays. So all in all its junk.”
NHTSA complaint #10325433, filed 2010-04, 114,056 miles“Shortly after installing a spectra premium replacement fuel tank on my 1991 Camry, the vent tube leaked fuel and vapors due to a defect in the joint where the vapor tube is soldered to the tank. A hairline crack at this joint was either present at manufacture, or developed soon after install, through which significant vaporous and liquid gasoline escaped. This is a fire and explosion hazard as well as a health and air pollution hazard. I called spectra premium to alert them to this and they refused to assist me and did not return phone calls and messages. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482696, filed 2012-10“Fuel metallic hose, attached to the fuel tank, has a pin hole which causes a fuel leak. May resulting in a fire. Dealer said they need to replace the fuel tank. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834702, filed 1999-02“Upon opening the fuel tank the consumer felt extreme heat and looked down to see that her hand and arm were covered in flames to the elbow, the consumer says she didnt notice a spark prior to opening the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #831418, filed 1998-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 8 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 40 | 15% |
| 2019 | 85 | 21% |
| 2018 | 105 | 14% |
| 2017 | 8 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 14 | 5% |
| 2014 | 31 | 7% |
| 2013 | 12 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 3% |
| 2009 | 21 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 62 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 26 | 4% |
| 2004 | 29 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 38 | 4% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 15 | 3% |
| 1997 | 15 | 3% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 10 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 9 | 6% |
| 1990 | 10 | 7% |
| 1989 | 16 | 14% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 11 | 19% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1991 Toyota Camry
27 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 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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