1989 TOYOTA CAMRY PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Seat belt malfunctions:

  • #95V175000 seat belts lap front failure.
    
  • seat belt and shoulder harness do not engage when pulled abruptly.
    
  • seat belt guides constantly breaks off, causing the seatbelt to stick in the track release.
    

• 2. Door lock issues:

  • driver's side and passenger side power door locks stuck.
    
  • passenger front door lock fused shut.
    
  • passenger side door power lock shut itself down.
    

• 3. Acceleration issues:

  • accelerator pedal sticks in cold weather.
    
  • accelerator stuck open, causing accident(s).
    
  • defective cruise control caused wide open throttle that led to a fatal accident.
    

• 4. Engine problems:

  • car dies in idle after freeway run.
    
  • car stalls while driving.
    
  • engine head gasket failed.
    

• 5. Brake issues:

  • brakes appear weak.
    
  • brakes failed.
    
  • brakes lock up when it rains.
    

• 6. Transmission problems:

  • does not stay in drive and slips out of gear.
    
  • transmission pops out of 5th gear.
    
  • transmission slipped out of gear.
    

• 7. Fuel tank concerns:

  • gas tank cracked at nozzle.
    
  • fuel tank leaks when more than half full.
    
  • fuel tank leaks, causing odor in vehicle.
    

• 8. Electrical system failures:

  • electrical system failure, causing replacement of three batteries.
    
  • my car also has some weird electrical problems.
    
  • fuses blow with no apparent reason.
    

• 9. Miscellaneous:

  • engine locked up while driving.
    
  • water leaks in through driver's seat belt auto-track.
    
  • throttle sticks; engine does not return to idle upon deceleration.