1989 Toyota Camry problems
The Toyota Camry (/ˈkæmri/; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ Toyota Kamuri) is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry has grown since the 1990s to fit the mid-size classification (wide-body)—although the two widths co-existed in that decade. Since the release of the wide-bodied versions, Camry has been extolled by Toyota as the firm's second "world car" after the Corolla. As of 2022, the Camry is positioned above the Corolla and below the Avalon or Crown in several markets.
In Japan, Camry was once exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store retail dealerships. Narrow-body cars also spawned a rebadged sibling in Japan, the Toyota Vista (トヨタ・ビスタ)—also introduced in 1982 and sold at Toyota Vista Store locations. Diesel fuel versions have previously retailed at Toyota Diesel Store. The Vista Ardeo was a wagon version of the Vista V50.
Etymology
The name "Camry" derives from the Japanese word kanmuri (ja:冠, かんむり), meaning "crown". This follows Toyota's naming tradition of using the crown name for primary models starting with the Toyota Crown (1955), continuing with the Toyota Corona (1957) and Corolla (1966); the Latin words for "crown" and "small crown", respectively. Maintaining this theme was the Toyota Tiara (1960) named after the "tiara" form of crown. The Atara trim level name used on the Camry in Australia since 2011 means "crown" in Hebrew. The rebadged Camry variant for Japan, the Toyota Scepter (1991)—took its name from "scepter", a royal accessory to a crown.
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Common 1989 Toyota Camry problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1989 Toyota Camry, several common problems have been reported:
- Suspension and Steering Noise: Clunks and knocks from the suspension and steering have been noted as common issues. These noises can indicate worn components, affecting the handling and safety of the vehicle. Regular inspection and maintenance of the suspension system are essential.
- Starter Solenoid and Battery Problems: Complaints include difficulties with the starter solenoid and battery. Issues with the solenoid can prevent the engine from starting, while a faulty battery can lead to starting problems. Proper diagnosis and timely replacement are necessary to ensure reliable starting.
- Fuel Injection System: The Toyota Camry SV21 model's fuel-injection system can be sensitive to immediate throttle input after starting, potentially confusing the Engine Control Unit (ECU). This can affect engine performance and fuel efficiency. Allowing the engine to run briefly before driving can help prevent ECU confusion.
- Driveshaft Joints and Wheel Bearings: Worn driveshaft joints and front wheel bearings have been identified as common concerns. These components are critical for the vehicle's drivability and stability. Regular inspection and maintenance of these parts are essential to prevent potential safety hazards.
These problems highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to any issues that arise with the 1989 Toyota Camry to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the vehicle.
What was the worst year for Toyota Camry?
Q: Which Toyota Camry years should be on my avoid list? A: You should avoid the Toyota Camry models from the years 2007, 2008, and 2009. These years have been identified as having various issues, from transmission problems to excessive oil consumption, which have led to significant owner complaints and repairs.
What is the most common problem with Toyota Camry?
The motor mounts at higher mileage May wear out causing extra stress on other motor mounts. It's best to replace these motor mounts as they go.
How much is a 1989 Toyota Camry worth?
The Toyota Camry 1989 prices range from $2,420 for the basic trim level Sedan Camry SE to $4,400. The Toyota Camry 1989 comes in Sedan and Wagon.
What year is the best old Camry?
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What is the most common problem with Toyota Camry?
The motor mounts at higher mileage May wear out causing extra stress on other motor mounts. It's best to replace these motor mounts as they go.
What engine does a 1989 Toyota Camry have?
And speaking of broad. You have to wonder how toyota managed to fit the engine in here. There is an excuse for the extra bulk this 2.5 liter has four cams. And four valves per cylinder.
What was the worst year for Toyota Camry?
Q: Which Toyota Camry years should be on my avoid list? A: You should avoid the Toyota Camry models from the years 2007, 2008, and 2009. These years have been identified as having various issues, from transmission problems to excessive oil consumption, which have led to significant owner complaints and repairs.
Is an older Toyota Camry a good car?
The 2005 Camry is a dependable model that should be affordable for most customers. While you won't enjoy the newest and flashiest technology, you will get fantastic reliability from this used car. 2009-2011 Toyota Camry – The used Toyota Camrys from 2009-2011 all won 4/5 or 5/5 scores for reliability in every category.
1989 Toyota Camry car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Camry problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seat belts problems
- Fuel system problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Gasoline problems
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1989 Toyota Camry vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1989 Toyota Camry
The NHTSA has received 129 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1989 Toyota Camry. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1989 Toyota Camry vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: JT2SV21W8K0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 1989 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and his wife noticed smoke coming from under the driver's side of the hood. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact stated that when he opened the hood, he noticed that the battery had caught on fire and the fire was expanding. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. The vehicle was then pushed to the side of the road. There was no injury sustained. There was no police report filed. There was no fire department report filed. The contact stated that the battery was a 24 months Group 25-24 battery, made by Battery Energy Group, and purchased on February 15, 2022. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-19
- VIN: 4T1SV22E2KU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: PASSENGERS DOOR WILL MOT UNLOCK. EITHER BY ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK OR BY PULLING UP THE UNLOCK BOTTON. 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY RECALL - #92V135000 RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN UNDER MANUAL OPERATION.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-30
- VIN: JT2SV22W4K0
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: GOT EMAIL SAYING 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY ON RECALL LIST BECAUSE OF ENGINE PISTON PROBLEMS
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-22
- VIN: 4T1SV21E2KU
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: CAR STALLS WHILE EITHER GOING DOWN THE STREET, OR AT A STOPLIGHT. MY FEAR IS THAT I WILL GET REAR-ENDED. AND, ALSO EMBARRASSING AND FRUSTRATING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 1989 NEW. IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR. IT IS ALWAYS WHEN WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE WET/DAMP. I CAN FEEL IT START "MISSING" AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE CITY STREET. SOMETIMES, I HAVE TO GO TO A QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD AND KEEP DRIVING AROUND AND CHUGGING AROUND. IT STOPS, I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TRY TO START IT SEVERAL TIMES, AND GO, AND IT DIES. ATFER I DO THIS FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES, THEN PARK IT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR OR TWO, IT WILL USUALLY START, AND GO OK. NEVER HAPPENS IN DRY WEATHER. I THINK IN THE FIRST YEAR OR 2 OF OWNING IT, I TOOK IT IN SEVERAL TIMES. FINALLY THEY CHANGED THE "COMPUTER" OR SOMETHING. BUT, SADLY THIS HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW, AND IT JUST DID IT A COUPLE DAYS AGO AFTER A WET WARM SNOW STORM. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR DOES THIS. BUT IT IS SCARY WHEN I AM AMIDST TRAFFIC, AND IT CUT OUT AND STALLS. MY CAR HAS 92,000 MILES ON IT. I EVEN HAD RECENT ENGINE WORK, AND IT STILL ACTS THE SAME WAY. I DON'T HAVE REPAIR INVOICES, BUT ALWAYS HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER HERE IN BILLINGS, MT.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-28
- VIN: JT2SV21E8K3
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE SHOULDER HARNESS ON THIS CAR MOVES IN A TRACK TO GET OUT OF THE WAY WHEN THE DRIVER OPENS THE DOOR, AND TO MOVE TO THE OTHER END OF THE TRACK TO SECURE THE DRIVER WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. IT IS A DUMB DESIGN. THIS CAR IS OLD, AND DESPITE MY MECHANIC'S BEST EFFORTS, THE MOTION TO GET OUT OF THE WAY SOMETIMES HESITATES AND THE DRIVER MUST USE HIS HAND TO MOVE THE ANCHOR ALONG IN THE TRACK. I AM CONCERNED THAT SOMEDAY THE ANCHOR WILL FAIL TO MOVE INTO POSITION TO SECURE THE DRIVER PROPERLY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-12
- VIN: 4T1SV21EXKU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I BOUGHT A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT NOW HAS 250,000 MILES ON IT. SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR I'VE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. I DID NOT SEE THIS YEAR LISTED ON THE RECALL LIST. YOU REALLY HAVE TO PUSH HARD ON IT WHEN YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE. WAS THIS PARTICULAR YEAR RECALLED? I'M ALSO HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW POWER SWITCH YOU HAVE TO SQUEEZE THE WHOLE PLASTIC PIECE TO GET IT TO WORK, AND WHAT ABOUT THE AIRBAGS? I REALIZE THE CAR IS OLD BUT I'VE HEARD THAT TOYOTA'S RUN FOREVER AND MECHANICALLY IT'S BEEN GREAT SO FAR (EXCEPT FOR A LITTLE RUST). PLEASE LET ME KNOW ABOUT THESE ISSUES ASAP.......THANKS. *TR
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-10-04
- VIN: JT2SV21E4K3
- Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY'S DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCKS STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. UNABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE FROM FRONT SEATS. UNABLE TO UNLOCK FRONT DOORS MANUALLY FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. UNABLE TO UNLOCK FRONT DOORS USING KEY FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE. SAFETY ISSUE ALONG WITH INCONVENIENCE WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING VEHICLE FROM REAR DOORS. *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-17
- VIN: JT2SV22W7K0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: AUTOMATIC LOCKS LOCK DOWN, CANNOT OPEN CAR. *JS
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-19
- VIN: JT2SV21E3K3
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: I HAVE A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY AND I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL(92V135000) ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH THE LATCHES AND LOCKS WELL I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE MAINTENANCE WAS ALREADY DONE ON THE CAR BUT NOW I HAVE BOTH BACK DOORS THAT WONT OPEN AT ALL, AND I BELIEVE THIS IS THE CAUSE OF IT I WAS WONDERING IF THE DEALER CAN FIX IT AGAIN DUE TO THE SAME ERROR ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-07-08
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT2BG22KXW0
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, SHE WAS CRASHED INTO FROM THE REAR AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS ALSO FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-06-15
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I HAVE A FRIEND THAT IS A LADY THAT HAD A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT WOULD REFUSE TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THE GAS PEDAL WOULD GET STUCK. I TRIED IT AND SURE ENOUGH IT DID GET STUCK WHEN YOU HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND YOU ACCELERATED. APPLYING THE BRAKES DID NOT UNSTICK THE PEDAL. I OPENED UP THE HOOD AND THE CHAIN FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL THAT PULLED ON THE THROTTLE WOULD GET STUCK ON THE THROTTLE BODY. I DISCONNECTED IT AND AFTER THAT THERE NO MORE PROBLEMS BUT NO CRUISE CONTROL. SHE CAN BE REACHED BY DIALING 209-951-7423 AND ASKING FOR TONI. *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-04
- VIN: JT2SV21W7K0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 1989 RECALL ON TOYOTA CAMRY FOR WELDED DOOR SOLENOID HAS EXPIRED? HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? SO WAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO WIITH THE CAR> IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE NOT HAVING BOTH DOORS OPERATIONAL! WHAT IS THE NHTSA FOR? WHAT ARE RECALLS FOR? I GUESS ITS MORE IOMP[ORTANT TO REWARD MIDDLE CLASS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN DRIVING GAS GUZZLERS THAN WORKING CLASS PEOPLE TRYING TO SURVIVE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-02
- VIN: 4T1SV21E1KU
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE TRUNK LID OPENS, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR GOT STUCK AND WOULD NOT OPEN PROPERLY, THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AND THE POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES ARE INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-05
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE DRIVER'S REAR TIRE HAD AN AIR POCKET ON THE SIDEWALL, WHICH WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE, MAKING THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR FOR A TOTAL OF 3 TIMES.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JT2VV22EXK0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS THAT WERE STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR 1992 RECALL CONCERNING THE SAME PROBLEM. CURRENTLY, ALL THE DOORS WERE LOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH WAS JIMMIED TO GAIN ENTRANCE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-25
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT2SV22E5K3
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL CAUSED WIDE OPEN THROTTLE THAT LED TO A FATAL ACCIDENT. *JB UPDATED 03/05/10 *BF UPDATED 09/28/10 UPDATED 9/21/2011*CW
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-01
- VIN: JT25V21J0K0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL NO 92V135000 FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PASSENGER FRONT DOOR LOCK IS FUSED AND DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM IN OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT ALL OTHER DOOR LOCKS ARE NOW FAILING AND ONLY WORK INTERMITTENLY.*JBTHE VEHICLE WAS FIXED PER THE RECALL BUT NOW ALL THE DOORS ARE FAILING. CONSUMER FEELS IF THE DOORS HAD BEEN PROPERLY FIXED AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL THEY WOULDN'T BE FAILING TODAY. ONE OF THE DOORS IS PERMANENTLY SHUT. CONSUMER HAS NO OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. *JG
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-13
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE TURNING A CORNER AT 25 MPH VEHICLE SHUTOFF, THERE WAS NO WARNING. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-01
- VIN: JT2SV21J0K0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR POWER LOCK HAS COMPLETELY SHUT ITSELF DOWN, DOOR DID NOT OPEN AT ALL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED, CONSUMER CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERS REGARDING THE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REFUSED TO FIX RECALL CAMPAIGN 92V135000 REPAIRS STATING THAT THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON A RECALL REPAIR. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED. *YH
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-27
- VIN: JT2SV24E7K3
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE FELL OF RIM. *AK *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-07
- VIN: 14T1SV21E7K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKES AND THERE WERE NONE. IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE HAD TO DOWN SHIFT AND USE HAND BRAKE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-01
- VIN: JT2VV22E9K0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. SOMETIMES WHEN PUSHING UNLOCKED BUTTON DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT LOCK ALL THE TIME. *AK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON DOES NOT WORK, PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME, ALL DOORS MUST BE OPENED FROM DRIVER SIDE MAIN UNLOCK BUTTONS FOR ALL DOORS. *SLC
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-10
- VIN: JT2SV21EOK3
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE WON'T LOCK WHEN YOU PULL ON SEAT BELT,OR SHOULDER RESTRANT. I HAVE A 2000 TOYOTA AVALON AND WHEN I PULL ON THE WHEN BUCKELED UP IT LOCKS. THERE FOR I FEEL THAT THE RESTRANTS ARE NOT WORKING IN THE 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY. I CALLED TOYOTA 1-800-331-4331 SPOKE TO JOANN 7/12/01 SHE GAVE ME A CASE # 200107120985. THE GAVE ME PHONE # OF MAROONE TOYOTA TO SPEEK TO CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON TRACY MONTES 954-659-1804. I SPOKE TO TRACY TODAY 7/17/01 AT 07:30 , SHE SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL LISTED FOR MY VEHICLE.I TOLD HER THAT YOU HAVE MY YEAR AND MAKE LISTED ON YOUR SITE AS HAVING THIS DEFECT ,SHE TOLD ME THAT YOU CAN'T GO BY THOSE WEB SITES. THERE IS NO RECALL FOR YOUR VEHICLE . I TOLD HER THAT I WOULD CHECK FURTHER. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF TOYOTA IS RESPONSIBLE , AND SHOULD FIX THIS DEFECT. I MUST OF HAD THIS PROBLEM ALL ALONG , BUT BECAUSE THEY WERE AUTOMATIC DIDN'T CHECK IT OR WAS MADE AWARE OF HOW TO CHECK THIS BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD ME THE VEHICLE. I KNOW THIS I A OLDER VEHICLE, BUT THE SEAT BELTS SHOULD WORK. IF THERE IS ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME TO HAVE TOYOTA MAKE ALL THERE VEHICLES SAFE I WOULD APPRECIATE IT .*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-24
- VIN: JT2SV21E0K3
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY CAR ALSO HAS SOME WEIRD ELECTIRCAL PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS AND LIGHTS.*AK
1989 Toyota Camry recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1989 Toyota Camry.
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
- Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
- Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN UNDER MANUAL OPERATION.
- Consequence: IF THE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN AFTER ECU FAILURE, VEHICLEOCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE INCREASED DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY.
- Remedy: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Summary: OCCUPANT RELEASE OF THE LAP BELT IN A CERTAIN MANNER COULD CAUSE THE BELT RETRACTOR TO LOCK AT THE RETRACTED AND STOWED POSITION.
- Consequence: SEAT BELTS MAY BE UNUSABLE OR OCCUPANTS MAY BEDISCOURAGED FROM USING BELTS, INCREASING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN ANACCIDENTAL OR SUDDEN STOP.
- Remedy: REPLACE LAP BELT WITH A REDESIGNED BELT GUIDE.
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