1993 Toyota Camry Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1993 Toyota Camry, 3% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 1993 Toyota Camry. The contact observed that the rear exterior tail light bulbs were inoperative. The failure occurred every two months which required replacement of the lamp bulbs on a continuous basis. The cause of the failure has not been determined at this time. The failure mileage was 119,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10299729, filed 2010-01, 119,000 miles“Was stopped by police no tail or brake lights were working. Took car to dealership, and they could not determine the problem at first. Then , gave us a very large estimate to repair the vehicle. Brought car back home and found a used part to fix the lights. Have had to replace twice in 2 years. Now all the wires burned up.”
NHTSA complaint #10196375, filed 2007-07“Consumer went to get an oil change, there was a front side light out. Dealer changed light and changed the oil. When consumer picked up car there were no tail lights. Dealer said all bulbs blew out. Consumer thinks mechanic may have blown out the bulbs. Also, mechanic said that consumer needed a new oil pan.”
NHTSA complaint #856708, filed 2000-02“Started vehicle up, put it in reverse, and the warning light indicator came on the dash. Also, backup lights function intermittently.. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #856407, filed 2000-02Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 12 | 2% |
| 2009 | 18 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 26 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 22 | 4% |
| 1996 | 19 | 5% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 | 7 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1993 Toyota Camry
45 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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