1993 TOYOTA CAMRY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

334

Owner Complaints

58 Crashes 14 Fires 2 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY

The 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY has received a total of 334 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (34 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (24 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (18 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY, potentially affecting up to 89,120 vehicles.

Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 27,176 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY

334 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 34 25 Crashes 25 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 24 1 Crash 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 18
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 16 8 Crashes 3 Injuries
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 14
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 13
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 11 5 Crashes 11 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 7 4 Crashes
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 1 Death
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 6 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 5 5 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 5
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 5
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 5
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 4
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 4
Electrical System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2 4 Injuries
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11138840 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 165,860 miles 4 Injuries
(1) BREAK IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, BREAK LIGHT IS SHOWING, AFTER ADDING FLUID LIGHT DISAPPEAR AND FUNCTION AFTER SEVERAL PUMPING, PUSHING OF THE BREAK DOWN AND RELEASING TOWARDS UP. SEEMS LIMITED FRICTION TO FUNCTION THE BREAK. WENT TO MECHANIC SHOP, WAS UNABLE TO DETECT, RATHER FILLED WITH BREAK FLUID AND INJECTED BREAK FLUID THROUGH PHYSICAL PUMPING TO THE BREAK. WORKS UNTIL FEW MILES DRIVE , AFTER THAT BREAK FLUID LEVEL START FALLING DOWN AND BREAK START TO LOOSE ITS FUNCTION. AFTER NUMEROUS PUMPING BREAK WORK LITTLE BIT, BUT AGAIN TURN BACK TO NON FUNCTIONING/ ALMOST UNABLE TO STOP / TAKE DISTANCE TO SLOW DOWN. BREAKS SHOES, PAD APPEARS TO HAVE THEIR STRENGTH/ THICKNESS AS PER MECHANIC, HOWEVER BREAK IS NOT FUNCTIONING . THIS CONDITION OF OUT OF ORDER/ NON FUNCTIONING BREAK EXPERIENCE WHILE CAR IS SITTING IDLE/ IGNITION ON, WHILE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE LOCALLY, CITY ROAD(S). (2) THE ENGINE IGNITION ONCE STARTED WITH THE KEY, THE ENGINE AND CAR RUNS/ RUNNING WITHOUT HAVING THE KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH I.E. THE KEY BECOME LOOSE ITS CONNECTIVITY WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH/ INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH , CAR IS ABLE TO PUT IN DRIVE, REAR GEAR ETC. AND CAPABLE OF MOVE, DRIVE WITHOUT HAVING ENGINE/ IGNITION KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH .
#11138840 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 165,860 miles 4 Injuries
(1) BREAK IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, BREAK LIGHT IS SHOWING, AFTER ADDING FLUID LIGHT DISAPPEAR AND FUNCTION AFTER SEVERAL PUMPING, PUSHING OF THE BREAK DOWN AND RELEASING TOWARDS UP. SEEMS LIMITED FRICTION TO FUNCTION THE BREAK. WENT TO MECHANIC SHOP, WAS UNABLE TO DETECT, RATHER FILLED WITH BREAK FLUID AND INJECTED BREAK FLUID THROUGH PHYSICAL PUMPING TO THE BREAK. WORKS UNTIL FEW MILES DRIVE , AFTER THAT BREAK FLUID LEVEL START FALLING DOWN AND BREAK START TO LOOSE ITS FUNCTION. AFTER NUMEROUS PUMPING BREAK WORK LITTLE BIT, BUT AGAIN TURN BACK TO NON FUNCTIONING/ ALMOST UNABLE TO STOP / TAKE DISTANCE TO SLOW DOWN. BREAKS SHOES, PAD APPEARS TO HAVE THEIR STRENGTH/ THICKNESS AS PER MECHANIC, HOWEVER BREAK IS NOT FUNCTIONING . THIS CONDITION OF OUT OF ORDER/ NON FUNCTIONING BREAK EXPERIENCE WHILE CAR IS SITTING IDLE/ IGNITION ON, WHILE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE LOCALLY, CITY ROAD(S). (2) THE ENGINE IGNITION ONCE STARTED WITH THE KEY, THE ENGINE AND CAR RUNS/ RUNNING WITHOUT HAVING THE KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH I.E. THE KEY BECOME LOOSE ITS CONNECTIVITY WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH/ INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH , CAR IS ABLE TO PUT IN DRIVE, REAR GEAR ETC. AND CAPABLE OF MOVE, DRIVE WITHOUT HAVING ENGINE/ IGNITION KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION SWITCH .
#11047912 | AIR BAGS | | 153,000 miles Crash 3 Injuries
DRIVING NORTH ON THE TACONIC PARKWAY A CAR HITS ME ON MY PASSENGER SIDE FROM THEN I HIT A GUARDRAIL THEN FLIPPED THEN HIT A ROCK AND LANDED IN THE TREES THE ONLY AIR BAG THAT CAME OUT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE MY PASSENGER AIR BAG NEVER CAME OUT.
#10863198 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
I HAD A WRECK THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BURNING MY RIGHT ARM AND RELEASING SMOKE AND PATICALS THAT I COUGHED UP FOR A WEEK
#10854245 | AIR BAGS | | 202,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON SEPT. 19 2015(SATURDAY). I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. AND AS I PROCEEDED DRIVING DOWN A MAIN STREET I WAS ONLY GOING 5-10MPH AS I LEFT THE GREEN LIGHT AND LESS THAN A MIN. I COULDN'T SEE NOTHING. UNTIL AND A DARK HUGE SUV WITH NO LIGHTS ON CUTS ME OFF AND MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN AND HIT ME HEAD ON. CAUSING MY RADIATOR OTHER PARTS PUSHED TO THE BACK AND TO RIGHT OF MY CAR WHERE THE BATTERY WAS...THE MAN WHO HIT ME, HIT ME SO HARD THAT MY STIRRING WHEEL AIRBAG EXPLODING AND CAUSED DAMAGES TO MY CHIN, NECK AND MY CHEST.

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Safety Rating for the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

DL00198 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY.

Investigation EA93032 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Closed

Opened:

ALLEGED BATTERY EXPLOSIONS

Investigation PE93074 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Closed

Opened:

ALLEGED BATTERY FAILURES

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