1994 Toyota Camry Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 7%of 287 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,222miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Toyota Camry, 7% of the 287 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,222 miles. 3 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.
“1994 Toyota Camry was put in reverse and suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated at approximately 50 MPH. It caused property damage, car damage and personal trauma.”
NHTSA complaint #10312751, filed 2010-02, 22,222 miles“On august 10, 2009 I got into my 1994 Toyota Camry vehicle, put my car in reverse and the car accelerated at the sudden and unexpected speed of approximately 50 MPH in reverse. This caused damage to the Camry, property damage and personal trauma. I notified Toyota headquarters in torrance, ca and they had the car inspected but nothing was done to compensate the damages.”
NHTSA complaint #10286124, filed 2009-10“38,000 and 81,000 replace front tires. Shake in front passenger side like anti-lock breaks the car does'nt have them,. Tommorow I find out what's wrong with the trans. I have a friend with a 94 and at 58,000 had to replace it at 2,500.00 Toyota would not honor warranty because she could not prove that the fluid had been done regularly.”
NHTSA complaint #724529, filed 2000-06“We took our car into a firestone dealer to find out why this car was chewing up tires. This is the third set of tires we have put on this vehicle and the vehicle has only 63,000 or so miles on it. The last set of tires was put on by sam's at 55,415 miles and the have already gone bad. They were top of the line tires at 59.99 dollars each. They were warranteed for 50,000 miles. This is the 3rd set of tires on this vehicle at 63,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #711396, filed 1999-09“There is a service bulletin #eg94-002 on this mechanical complaint, I have contacted the dealer, they said that if Toyota issues a recall on the defect, they would be more than happy to do the repair. Toyota is aware of the defect or they never would have issued the service bulletin. If they are aware of their mistakes, then they should pay to repair them. There are a lot of disgruntled Toyota owners out there with the same complaint, and I feel Toyota should own up to a bad design!ect”
NHTSA complaint #713974, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
- 10109404Oct 16, 2014TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle…
- 10109492Sep 30, 2014TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or…
- 10132084Oct 1, 2013The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or…
- 10061578Jun 13, 2011Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10016637Aug 1, 2005A541e transmission solenoid identification.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 | 7 | 11% |
| 2022 | 7 | 11% |
| 2021 | 12 | 8% |
| 2020 | 33 | 12% |
| 2019 | 115 | 29% |
| 2018 | 200 | 27% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 18 | 10% |
| 2015 | 36 | 13% |
| 2014 | 128 | 28% |
| 2013 | 67 | 24% |
| 2012 | 142 | 24% |
| 2011 | 49 | 8% |
| 2010 | 46 | 8% |
| 2009 | 51 | 4% |
| 2008 | 40 | 4% |
| 2007 | 266 | 9% |
| 2006 | 18 | 6% |
| 2005 | 84 | 12% |
| 2004 | 48 | 8% |
| 2003 | 40 | 5% |
| 2002 | 68 | 7% |
| 2001 | 15 | 6% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 35 | 6% |
| 1996 | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 | 25 | 8% |
| 1994 | 21 | 7% |
| 1993 | 29 | 11% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 8 | 6% |
| 1989 | 6 | 5% |
| 1988 | 9 | 14% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1994 Toyota Camry
43 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsTires
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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