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1992 Toyota Camry Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments — runs 8.7× the fleet median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
565Complaints
2Recalls
32Crashes
19Fires
44Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments (35% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments complaints here are 8.7× the median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments198 · 35%not available
Structure:body:hood93 · 16.5%not available
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch83 · 14.7%not available
Air Bags:frontal20 · 3.5%not available
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls14 · 2.5%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline12 · 2.1%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS14 · 2.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE12 · 2.1%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION11 · 1.9%
TIRES11 · 1.9%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE10 · 1.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10 · 1.8%

Percentages are the share of the 565 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E049000 · 2006 · reported 05/24/2006

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“ENGINE HOOD SUPPORT FAILS TO KEEP HOOD LIFTED UP. OWNERS MUST USE A CHUNK OF WOOD.”NHTSA complaint 802018 — filed 09/24/1996 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
“UPON LIFTING HOOD HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SUPPORT ROD FAILS, RESULTING IN HOOD FALLING DOWN.”NHTSA complaint 801926 — filed 09/24/1996 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
“FAILURE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD SUPPORT, THE HOOD WILL NOT STAY IN THE UP POSTION.”NHTSA complaint 801942 — filed 09/23/1996 · STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Toyota Camry?

Structure:body:hood:hinge and attachments issues are the most-reported category, cited in 198 of 565 NHTSA complaints (35%), followed by structure:body:hood (93), latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch (83), air bags:frontal (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1992 Toyota Camry have?

565 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 32 involved a crash, 19 involved a fire, and 44 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 1992 Toyota Camry have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E049000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1992 Toyota Camry's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.