Toyota Camry 1989

• Recall 110271 [USA]: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
  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.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 25480 [USA]: If the door fails to open after ecu failure, vehicleoccupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency.
  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.
  install an additional subcircuit relay control to prevent malfunction of original relays in the ecu.
  system: structure: power door locks.Vehicle description: passenger cars with power door locks.

• Recall 23505 [USA]: Seat belts may be unusable or occupants may bediscouraged from using belts, increasing their potential for injury in anaccidental or sudden stop.
  Occupant release of the lap belt in a certain manner could cause the belt retractor to lock at the retracted and stowed position.
  replace lap belt with a redesigned belt guide.
  system: front lap belt.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

• Recall 1992124 [Canada]: Electrical
  Certain relays in the power door lock electronic control unit (ecu) may fail, causing their contacts to "weld", resulting in door lock solenoid damage, possibly preventing the locking or unlocking of the door, even under manual operation. This would prevent an occupant from being able to exit the vehicle. Correction: an additional sub-circuit including the relays to the ecu will be installed on affected vehicles.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Leaking fuel tank investigation as of 19970423

  Cracks in the solder joint of the fuel fill or inlet pipe in the fuel tank allows liquid fuel to leak from the tank
  

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• Throttle sticking investigation as of 19921218

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• Stuck power door locks investigation as of 19920508

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• Passive safety belt fails investigation as of 19900529

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• Passive safety belt warnin investigation as of 19891215

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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.

Got email saying 1989 toyota camry on recall list because of engine piston problems

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.

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

Automatic locks lock down, cannot open car. *js

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

While driving 20-25 mph and without warning front passenger's tire fell of rim. *ak *jb

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

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

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

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

While turning a corner at 25 mph vehicle shutoff, there was no warning. Consumer was almost rear ended. Please provide any further information.*ak

Power door lock in driver control panel fails to respond. After the door has been locked, it will not respond to unlocking by power control, nor can the door be opened manually. The only way to exit the vehicle is by opening the power window and using the handle located on the outside of the driver's side door. The passenger side door window sticks in the up or down position and does not respond or responds poor and/or sluggishly to the electronic control panel located on the driver's side door.*ak

My car also has some weird electircal problems with the doors and lights.*ak

Passenger front door power lock fused shut. Dealer in shawnee, ks claimed that campagin number 92v135000 was perfomed at rochester ny dealer in 1994. Toyota authorized dealer to check relay to see if campaign was performed. Inspection at dealer confirms relay installed, but door is still fused shut and dealer will not repair as part of the orignal campaign (they also won't offer to disable the door lock solenoid). From looking at consumer comments at nhtsa this has happened to many people even though capaing was probably performed! *ak

Thr dash lights and high beam on the headlights will not work, the door lock on the drivers side will not work, the shoulder belt on the drivers side will not work, and the lights on the side of the headlights will not work, it has been that way since the car was at 64000 miles and its that way before you even start the car moving,while the car is moving, and at at stoplights any time the ignition is turned on!! W were notified of a recall about the locks and satbelts but it never went away after we took it to abajians for repair!! *ak

While closing door seat belts will not retract into shoulder placement for traveling. *ak

Throttle sticks; engine does not return to idle upon deceleration. *ak

When consumer applies brakes pedal goes all the way down to the floor, and the brakes don't grab. When it rains the brakes lock up. *ak

While driving on a state highway at 55 miles an hour, the passenger compartment began to fill with smoke. When i tried to brake, there were no brakes. I brought the car to a halt using the emergency brake. When i got out, the car was burning. Before help arrived the car was completely destroyed.

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.

Recall 89v17500; while turning the vehicle was hit in the rear by another vehicle, lap seat belt did not retract properly, driver hit the steering wheel two times and suffered injuries. Dealer has not been notified of incident. *ak

While driving on the highway another vehicle crossed the line around the corner and struck consumer's vehicle. Upon applying brake pedal, the pedal was hard and pulled back, injuring her ankle. *ak

1st tire belt separated causing single vehicle roll-over crash, 2nd tire deflated after or during vehicle rotation.

Received recall notice (#92v13500) & called dealer. Took vehicle to dealer & told have to charge for taking door panel off to check. Informed not part of recall. Told owner locks fixed. Owner said lock still do not work. Calling manufacturer. *ak

Received recall notice (#92v135000). After calling dealer & setting up appointment, took vehicle in. Was supposed to repair problem. Door not fixed. Problem still exists. Not satisfied. *ak *slc

While driving vehicle sort of slowed down, engine revved up to high rpm's, made poof sound, engine shut off, starting smoking. Followed by fire underhood; vehicle totaled. *ak

Received recall notice (#92v135000). Called dealer 3 or 4 times; placed on hold each time; called back & informed don't have parts to call back in 2 weeks. Called back & informed parts on back order; to call back 2 weeks. Called again & informed don't know when parts will be available. *ak

Owner could smell gasoline whenever approaching vehicle, discovered by dealer, tank rusted/corroded/cracked, causing leak where vent pipe connects to tank. Entire tank assembly to be replaced. *ak *slc

When filling the gas tank with fuel consumer noticed a fume/ odor entering the passenger compartment. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. *ak

When the fuel tank is filled, fuel leaks from the top of the tank. The problem has not been corrected. *ak

Water leaks in through driver's seat belt auto-track when driving after a rain storm while car was sitting. Rear floor is soaked with water. *ak

Driver's side rear door hinge rusted.

Gas tank cracked at nozzle for fuel line.

Fuel tank leaks when more than 1/2 full, emitting an odor. *ak

Owner states that while driving vehicle transmission pops out of 5th gear, the problem mostly occurs while driving at 65 mph. Dealesrs are unable to correct problem. *ak

Ea97008, fuel tank was replaced because of leakage in july of 96. The fuel leaks at any time. Seems to be leaking from the top. *ak

Consumer has a faulty starter on vehicle. *ak consumer states the symptom of starting problem is a grinding and a starter motor winding without proper engagement of car engine, toyota dealership has requested the ring gear be replaced, no one is sure of exact problem. *slc

During rear impact at speeds of 45mph, the driver's side seat fell backwards towards rear seat. *ak

Front axle broke.

The gas tank leaks.

During a front impact accident, the driver's side automatic seat belt did not hold the person in place.*ak

Power seat switch can be activated w/ignition off, also objets falling near/on switch cause switch to activate/overheat.

Ignitor failed, causing vehicle to stall. *sd

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

Passenger side automatic shoulder belt comes around, binding occupant into seat with so much pressure across chest, makes it difficult to breath. *ak

Over-drive clutches failed.

Power door locks inoperative. *sd

Seat belt guides constantly breaks off, causing the sea tbelt to stick in the track release. *ak

#95v175000 seat belts lap front failure. He called the manufacturer and manufacturer stated that the car is not recalled. *ak recall number is 89v175, consumer purchased recall part and replaced it himself. *slc

Tail light will not function due to circuit failure. *ak

While hood flew open, causing damages to the hood. Tt

Throttle valve sticking it does not return to its original position. Tt

Had oil checked before a trip, while driving, engine locked, had oil checked again, no oil. Tt a main bearing had broken and caused engine to seize, a remanufactured engine was installed. *slc

Driver's side automatic seat belt failure, seat belts stopped working. Tt

Transmission slipped out of gear. *ak

Sudden acceleration from park gear, caused loss of control/accident. *skd

The transmission went out and just stalled. Please describe. Tt

Sudden acceleration, causing accident. (news reporter acting on behalf of attorney for client)

Sudden acceleration while in park gear, causing loss of control/accident. *skd

Electronic control unit for power door locks failed prior to/after recall repairs (92v-135). *ak

Motorized safety belt does not retract properly. Tt

Accelerator pedal sticks in cold weather, causing sudden acceleration/loss of control/accident. *skd

Does not stay in drive and slips out of gear. When car slows down it shifts out of drive and it won't go forward anymore. Tt

Front seat belts do not hold; would release upon impact causing personal injury. Tt

Button to disengage gear shift is broken inside gear shift.

Accelerator stuck open, causing 4 accidents. *dsh

Automatic seat belts are not functioning, mechanism itself failed. Tt

Water leaks into tailight on rainy/windy days. *ak

Throttle position sensor sticks, causing vehicle to surge/loss of power. *aw

Intermittent surging/loss of power. *tw

Fuel pump failed causing gas to leak.

Continuous problem with gas pedal. Tt

Electrical system failure, causing replacement of three batteries. *aw

Gas filler neck rusted. Tt

Dunlop tires badly worn.

The kumho steel belted radial 771 tires on the vehicle to not respond well and caused the consumer to slide through intersections and spin excessively. *mjs

The engine head gasket failed. *yh

Wheel wel rusted.

Fuses on the car blow when car is put in reverse, electrical seems to have gone wacko brake light fuse blows with no apparent reason and when driving on 03/01/00 headlights went while driving at night. No accident luckily all came back after replacing fuses. *ak

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Car dies in idle after freeway run. Three year history of problem, since 90,000 mi. Not fixed by valve job, distributer cap/rotor replacement, or tune up. Car also surges sometimes at idle with a/c on.

Seat belt and shoulder harness do not engage when pulled abruptly. Yh

Has had to replace pads and calipers on several occasions. *ak

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 suddenly accelerated, causing accident. *aw

Control canister failed.

Gas tank leaks.

Gas tank leak, causing odor in vehicle.

Steering wheel has loud squeaking/scraping sounding noise when turning, after sitting long periods of time in hot sun.

Rear brake lamps do not light up when brakes are applied. *ak

When the gas tank is full, fuel leaks on garage floor, when tank is 3/4 full there is a strong odor of gas fumes in garage. Local dealer said tank was cracked at filler neck.

Gas tank developed a hole.

Power door locks failed.

Pads failed and replaced.

The electric locks on the driver's and passenger's doors do not work, have to lock and unlock manually. Please describe in detail

Repaired under recall # sscn05, on 8/9/94, consumer is experiencing problem again with the driver's side door. Door will not unlock from the inside or the outside. *ak

Passenger's side automatic seat belt does not retract when door is opened. Has taken vehicle to dealer, but vehicle has not been repaired.Owner is concerned for his safety. *ak

While filling vehicle up with gas the fuel tank leaked. He has not taken vehicle to dealers for problem. Owner is concerned for safety. *ak

Vehicle leaks fuel from the fuel tank. Vehicle has been to dealer 2-3 times. *ak

The automatic seat belts do not work on the driver's side. Owner has not taken to get fixed. *ak *slc

Consumer received recall notice in july. Had 1 st appointment in august. Dealer said had no parts. Another appointment 2 weeks later, still had no parts. 3rd appointment in september, no parts. 4th attempt, forham toyota 718 367 0332. *ak

Driver's side automatic shoulder belt does not retract along the rail, cause unknown. Please give any further details. *ak

While driving down highway the engine locked up. Tt

The cold start injector time switch takes a long time to start. Tt

Throttle body sticks while driving.When accelerator pedal is quicky pressed then depressed the rpms begin to fall. Tt when vehicle is being operated and operator removes his foot from the pedal the engine does not slow down rpm remians high in a braking situation vehicle is hard to stop.*jb