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1991 Toyota Camry: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1991 Toyota Camry, most recently filed September 1993. Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts.

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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1991 Toyota Camry. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 93V147000 Filed Sep 13, 1993

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT:RADIO:TAPE DECK ETC.

Equipment · electrical · radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Official NHTSA text
Summary
FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REPAIR THE RADIO.
Repair progress not yet reported155,809 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (149)

149 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The seat belts is mentioned most often.

7involved a crash
10involved a fire
22injuries reported
1deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Toyota Camry, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 149.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 1991 compares with other Camry years

Best and worst Camry years →
1987198819891990199119921993199419951996
This year (1991)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined

26
mpg combined
23
city
31
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,600
CO₂ tailpipe
342 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,512per year
$209per month
577gallons a year

Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

1991 Toyota Camry configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive23 / 31 / 26$2,600342
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24$2,800370
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24$2,800370
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24$2,800370
2 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive19 / 22 / 20$3,350444
2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19$3,550468
2.5 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$3,550468
2.5 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19$3,550468

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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1991 Toyota Camry FAQ

How many recalls does the 1991 Toyota Camry have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 93V147000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 1991 Toyota Camry problems?

Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA. Seat belts (27), Electrical system (23), Equipment (21) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 1991 Toyota Camry get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 23 city, 31 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 1991 Camry compare with other years?

Among the 1987–1996 Toyota Camry model years at least five years old, the 1987 drew the fewest complaints (58) and the 1992 the most (565). The 1991 drew 149. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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