1990 Toyota Camry Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Problems
NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 134 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1990 Toyota Camry overview page.
What owners report
“1990 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER STATES AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FAILURE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS COMPLETELY FAILED AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK…”NHTSA complaint 10318664 — filed 03/18/2010
“DEAR SIR, I HAVE A 1990 TOYOTA CAMRY AND THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK DOESN'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS SINCE MARCH OF…”NHTSA complaint 10160039 — filed 06/16/2006
“: THE CONTACT STATED INTERMITTENTLY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILS TO UNLOCK. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 92V135000, REGARDING THE DOOR LOCKS…”NHTSA complaint 10152711 — filed 03/14/2006
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Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1990 Toyota Camry have latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch problems?
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch is the most-reported problem area on the 1990 Toyota Camry: 20 of 134 complaints on file (14.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1990 Toyota Camry have in total?
134 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
