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1995 Toyota CAMRY: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

231 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

122,589 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 56 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 26 of 231 complaints (11.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior5021.6%
Steering behavior187.8%
Transmission and shifting146.1%
Electrical and battery issues73.0%
Engine operation52.2%
Fuel system concerns52.2%

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.

Air Bags:Frontal
26
Vehicle Speed Control
16
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
12
Unknown Or Other
12
Engine And Engine Cooling
10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
Tires
10
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags:Frontal26
Vehicle Speed Control16
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip12
Unknown Or Other12
Engine And Engine Cooling10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components10
Tires10

Air Bags:Frontal: 26; Vehicle Speed Control: 16; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 14; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 12; Unknown Or Other: 12; Engine And Engine Cooling: 10; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 10; Tires: 10

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
5
25,000 to 49,999
4
50,000 to 74,999
7
75,000 to 99,999
4
100,000 to 149,999
18
150,000 and above
18
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0005
25,000 to 49,9994
50,000 to 74,9997
75,000 to 99,9994
100,000 to 149,99918
150,000 and above18

Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 7; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 18

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 175 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.

1995
47
1996
28
2000
30
2001
18
2002
25
2003
25
2004
8
2005
6
2006
4
2007
5
2008
5
2009
3
2010
13
2011
3
2012
1
2013
2
2014
2
2015
1
2016
2
2017
2
2018
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199547
199628
200030
200118
200225
200325
20048
20056
20064
20075
20085
20093
201013
20113
20121
20132
20142
20151
20162
20172
20181

1995: 47; 1996: 28; 2000: 30; 2001: 18; 2002: 25; 2003: 25; 2004: 8; 2005: 6; 2006: 4; 2007: 5; 2008: 5; 2009: 3; 2010: 13; 2011: 3; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 50 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 18 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 14 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.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10001843 · 2003-01-02 (January 2, 2003)

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE FINE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. TS

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001843 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10002925 · 2003-01-18 (January 18, 2003)

TIRE SIDEWALL FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS PARKED. FAILURE OCCURRED ON INNER SIDEWALL. NO ABRASIONS OR OTHER SIGNS OF DAMAGE, JUST A 2-1/2" SPLIT IN THE SIDEWALL.

Owner-reported narrative. 149,950 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002925 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10002954 · 2003-01-19 (January 19, 2003)

ENGINE OIL RUNS FROM BACK OF ENGINE. VAL COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. CAN'T FIND OIL LEAKS, OIL SENDING UNIT REPLACED.SUSPECT OIL RUNNING FROM HEAD GASKETS.

Owner-reported narrative. 14,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002954 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10005829 · 2003-02-14 (February 14, 2003)

THE LATCHES ON ALL FOUR DOORS HAVE BROKEN DUE TO WEAK PLASTIC. IT WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A MAJOR PROBLEM, BUT A PASSENGER OF MINE, A CHILD, CUT HER FINGER ON THE EXPOSED METAL. I HAVE CALLED DEALERSHIPS TO GET THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED BUT HAVE JUST BEEN LAUGHED AT AND BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS TO BE SO, BECAUSE I HAVE PURCHASED TOYOTA VEHICLES IN THE PAST AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP BEFORE. THIS INCIDENT MAY DETER ME FROM BUYING ANOTHER TOYOTA VEHICLE IN THE FUTURE. CURREN…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005829 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10006150 · 2003-01-31 (January 31, 2003)

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE ENGINE OVERHEATED, AND SHUT DOWN. IT WILL NOT RESTART. IDEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006150 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10009415 · 2003-02-26 (February 26, 2003)

THE TRUNK LID FELL ON TOP OF THE CONSUMER, WHICH CAUSED INJURIES. THE LID HAS HIT THE CONSUMER ON THE BACK, HEAD AND NOSE.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 34 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009415 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10011339 · 2003-03-05 (March 5, 2003)

NAR 03/05/2003 THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH LEFT FRONT SPRINGS, LEAVING THE CAR INOPERABLE. *CB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011339 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10012102 · 2003-03-19 (March 19, 2003)

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE LOCKS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BE TRAPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012102 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

99V307000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Reported: 1999-11-01 (November 1, 1999)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.

NHTSA campaign record ↗