Model year record

1994 Toyota Camry

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 364 owner complaints on file.

Toyota Camry, 1992–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1996 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V155000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
104,928
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-08
Owners notified
1998-08-10

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Safety risk

THE NUT CAN EVENTUALLY COME OFF ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING SHAFT, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE STEERING SET NUT.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal37—
Vehicle speed control23100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline21—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar20185,000 mi
Air bags15—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components15—
Power train: automatic transmission14—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1267,320 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10—
Suspension: front9—
Electrical system775 mi
Steering7128,000 mi
Tires7161,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling6—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6110,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc5—
Suspension5403 mi
Unknown or other5—
Visibility: power window devices and controls565,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic4128,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4—
Structure: body: door4—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4—
Electrical system: ignition: switch3—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3—
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual3—
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Interior lighting3—
Power train3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3—
Electrical system: starter assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Service brakes2183,000 mi
Structure: body2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut2—
Structure: body: trunk lid2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)1—
Engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Equipment1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1135,000 mi
Seats1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure1403 mi
Structure: body: hood1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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