Toyota Camry 1984
Model Camry made in 1984 by Toyota got 10 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and seat belts. The car had some investigations: electrical system, equipment and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, vehicle speed control. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.0l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 38/52/43 | $ 473 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | 30/41/34 | $ 624 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 32/44/36 | $ 585 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | 30/41/34 | $ 624 | 4 | 83 9 2 | |||
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 32/44/36 | $ 585 | 4 | 83 9 2 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V133000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 07/01/1983 to 11/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 48737 | 12/20/1983 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/08/1983 | 12/13/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Voltage regulator which controls the amount of flow in the electrical system between the battery and the alternator, may have manufacturing errors in an integrated circuit. the regulator may overcharge the battery. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the voltage regulator at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; voltage regulator.consequences of defect: overcharging can damage the battery and may result inloss of electrical power without warning. loss of lights and engine ignitioncould result in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V040000 | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. | from 09/01/1982 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 121389 | 02/28/1990 | ODI | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/28/1990 | 03/01/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Cruise control computer malfunction could occur upon shutting off the control after continuous use followed by cold ambient temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Thermal shock to the cruise control computer could result in engine racing if the engine is restarted with the main control switch in the 'on' position. this could cause loss of control and an accident if this is performed in normal traffic conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace computer with one of improved design. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE87057 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/10/1987 | 03/30/1988 | IGNITER ASSEMBLY FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE90021 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/01/1989 | 03/21/1990 | FAILED SPEED CONTROL | 90V040000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| DP86008 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/02/1986 | 08/07/1986 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| Sudden acceleration | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/13/1996 | 3 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 01/30/1996 | |||
| Door lock/latches failed after front doors were locked. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 11/02/1989 | 1 | 11/09/1983 | |
| Seat belt failed to restrain consumer during accident resulting in consumer's head hitting top of vehicle, seat broke and collapsed during accident also, injury to consumer due to failures. mjs | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/21/1997 | |||
| The driver's side seat belt would not release from belt buckle when pressing the red release button. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Seat belt straps do not lock and hold passengers back to seat. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front seat belt buckles fell apart. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 11/02/1989 | 1 | 11/09/1983 | |
| Seat belt failed to restrain consumer during accident resulting in consumer's head hitting top of vehicle, seat broke and collapsed during accident also, injury to consumer due to failures. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/21/2001 | 0 | ||
| Brakes were not operable. rotors/brake pads and calipers were replaced more then ounce. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 03/21/2001 | 0 | ||
| Brakes were not operable. rotors/brake pads and calipers were replaced more then ounce. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/18/1984 | 1 | ||
| I had a run away toyota camry in 1984. of course in those days the cause was considered to be operator error. it's good to see that toyota is finally on the hot seat. their acceleration problems have been going on for years. *tr | |||