1991 Toyota Camry Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 11%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Toyota Camry, 11% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“One rear passenger side door hinge has broken away from frame, and second hinge is cracked at frame attachment point. Previous to breaking away, this door hinge has always opened stiffly. Door is now only held on by cracked fringe and latch mechanism and rattles during movement.”
NHTSA complaint #10016172, filed 2003-04, 125,000 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“While drivng on the freeway smelled smoke coming from the glove compartment. Driver was able to stop vehicle and get out safely. At that time the car caught on fire and burned up. Cannot state cause of fire. Vehicle was totalled. This is a company owned vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #812858, filed 1997-06“Ea 92 013/ stuck power door lock: vehicle expereinced power door lock failure from the inside of driver side switch panel. This could lead to fatality if unable to get out vehicle in an emergency situation.”
NHTSA complaint #853357, filed 1999-11“All door locks suddenly unlock immediately after using the automatic door lock switch, consumer sometimes has to hit the lock switch several times before the doors stay locked. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #784572, filed 2000-03Related service bulletins
- 10123420Oct 27, 2017TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 21% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 7% |
| 2016 | 20 | 11% |
| 2015 | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 | 24 | 5% |
| 2013 | 26 | 9% |
| 2012 | 61 | 10% |
| 2011 | 63 | 10% |
| 2010 | 64 | 11% |
| 2009 | 225 | 17% |
| 2008 | 141 | 15% |
| 2007 | 403 | 14% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 21 | 3% |
| 2004 | 19 | 3% |
| 2003 | 29 | 4% |
| 2002 | 56 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 | 20 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 35 | 6% |
| 1997 | 25 | 5% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 17 | 6% |
| 1994 | 15 | 5% |
| 1993 | 21 | 8% |
| 1992 | 299 | 53% |
| 1991 | 16 | 11% |
| 1990 | 20 | 15% |
| 1989 | 10 | 9% |
| 1988 | 6 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 5% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1991 Toyota Camry
27 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsBrakes
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 30, 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