1987 Toyota CAMRY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
159,796 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 29 complaints (24.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 13.8% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 6.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
Seat Belts: 7; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 2; Structure: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 9; 1996: 5; 2000: 5; 2001: 5; 2003: 2; 2005: 1; 2010: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 488339 · 1995-09-15 (September 15, 1995)
FRONT BRAKE PADS FELL OUT WHEN DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES, CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488339 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501110 · 1996-02-01 (February 1, 1996)
BRAKE ROTORS WARP, CAUSING VIBRATION. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501110 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014123 · 2003-04-08 (April 8, 2003)
MY CAR KEEPS STALLING OUT. I CAN SMELL GAS MOST OF THE TIME. WE CANNOT LOCATE A LEAK - HAVE CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER, DISTRIBUTOR CAP & OXYGEN SENSOR BUT WHEN IT RAINS OR IS HUMID THE CARS STALLS UNTIL IT GETS WARM (AFTER RUNNING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES). THIS HAPPENS WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL EVEN SLIGHTLY. NO ONE CAN LOCATE THE PROBLEM - SOMEONE I WORK WITH HAD ONE THAT DID THE SAME THING UNTIL THEY SOLD IT. YOU CAN PAD THE PEDAL AND SOMETIMES GET PAST THE POINT OF STALLING. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10014123 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 962006 · 1995-03-15 (March 15, 1995)
ELECTRICAL FAILURE, DISTRIBUTOR MIGHT BE CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 962006 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 966683 · 1995-06-12 (June 12, 1995)
STRONG FUEL ODOR PRESENT AT ALL TIMES, REPLACE THE FUEL CAP AND RETURN FUEL PUMP. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966683 at NHTSA ↗