1992 Toyota Camry Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 299about this part
- Share
- 53%of 565 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 299 complaints about the body and structure of the 1992 Toyota Camry, 53% of the 565 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Both front doors cannot open either from exterior nor interior with key. Keys work fine. Latch/door knob both inside and outside don't work and no safe exit of vehicle except through back door. Dealership wants to charge $500 per door plus other diagnostic fees to fix. I would also have to have car towed in for them to do diagnostics on it. Stated they would have to remove the doors. This is a safety issue and I feel that Toyota should fix the problem. The dealer stated that this has to be handled by the Toyota corporate office. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231566, filed 2019-07, 160,000 miles“The hydraulic struts used to to hold the hood open failed again. This is the second time in 5 years that this has happened. Without warning or any indication, the hood came down while I was checking the oil level. It almost crushed my hands. I had the struts replaced 5 years ago when the same thing happened. I contacted Toyota on 7/23/01 and asked if they or their dealers had received similar complaints. Their response, on the same day was, no (fyi the Toyota incident # is 010723-000028). …”
NHTSA complaint #749564, filed 2001-08“Hood assembly is help open by gas pistons. When I first bought the car in 1994 the engine hood would stay up for 10 to 15 seconds and then come crashing down suddenly. There was just enough time to get your body under it. I got struck on the left shoulder the first time. I complained to the dealer and they changed the gas pistons. This was 6 years ago. Several weeks ago the same thing happned to me. I lifted the hood. It statyed up. I went to check the oil and the hood came crashing down on me. Fortunately I got out of the way. The hood is very heavy and it falls fast. …”
NHTSA complaint #729378, filed 2000-08“When it rains water leaks into the trunk area through the reflector panels, causing the brake lights to short out. The problem was reported to the dealership. The dealer replaced the reflector panels and drilled holes in the bottom of the trunk lid. The consumer is still experiencing a problem with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #851642, filed 1999-10“Vehicle experiencing problem with power door locks. Driver unable to open door from both sides. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs would be made at consumer's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #838866, filed 1999-06Related 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 1992 Toyota Camry
89 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsTires
16 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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