IllustrationDISTRIBUTOR MODULE FAILURE. THIS IS THE THIRD ELECTRICAL COMPONENT THAT HAS FAILED SINCE APRIL, 1997.
1991 Toyota Camry
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1991 Toyota Camry do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 295.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Camry years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 12 of 149 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Seat Belts. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Equipment. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports10 fire reports10 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
23 reportsIGNITION MODULE AND COIL FAILURE CAUSED ENGINE TO FAIL.
COMPUTER MODULE FAILED AND VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES.
COMPUTER MODULE FAILED AND VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES.
ELECTRICAL FAILURE RESULTED IN TAPE CASSETTE, REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY, AND HOOD FAILURE.
CONSUMER HAD PARK CAR AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNED THE DASH . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
WIRING UNDER DASH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR CAUSES THE ENTIRE CAR TO STOP AND DRAINS THE BATTERY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEATBELT AND WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE, POSSIBLE DUE TO A PIN WIRE UNDER THE DASH BOARD, 6 MONTHS LATER PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN. TT
1) VEHICLE WILL STALL W/CAUSE UNKNOWN EVEN AFTER SOME COMPONENTS WERE CLEANED BY A SOLUTION. 2) VEHICLE EMMITS A FOUL ODOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Official recalls
193V147000 · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Sep 13, 1993
FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: REPAIR THE RADIO.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
6EA97008 · Leaking Fuel Tank
Opened Apr 23, 1997 · Closed Apr 22, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK
EA93032 · Alleged Battery Explosions
Opened Dec 27, 1993 · Closed Nov 30, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE93074 · Alleged Battery Failures
Opened Aug 27, 1993 · Closed Dec 27, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
EA93010 · Under Dash Fires
Opened Apr 26, 1993 · Closed Sep 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
There is no summary currently available
PE92088 · Under Dash Fires
Opened Dec 4, 1992 · Closed Apr 26, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System
There is no summary currently available
EA92013 · Stuck Power Door Locks
Opened May 8, 1992 · Closed May 12, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available