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1993 Toyota Camry problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Toyota Camry is airbags, typically around 200,000 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Camry model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
259
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
35
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
18-22mpg

The worst 1993 Toyota Camry problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Toyota Camry

No deployment 15Fire or smoke 10Tire blowout 7Transmission failure 7ABS 6Power windows 6Sudden acceleration 6Grinding brakes 5Headlights 5Loss of power 5Overheating 5

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Alleged battery explosionsOpened December 27, 1993, closed November 30, 1994

There is no summary currently available

EA93032

Alleged battery failuresOpened August 27, 1993, closed December 27, 1993

There is no summary currently available

PE93074

Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Toyota Camry 35

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 35 bulletins for the 1993 Toyota Camry

1993 Toyota Camry fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.2L 4‑cylFWD18-1926-2721-22
3.0L 6‑cylFWD162218-19

What 1993 Toyota Camry owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 6, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 165,860 miles · NY · 4 injuries

(1) break is not functioning properly, break light is showing, after adding fluid light disappear and function after several pumping, pushing of the break down and releasing towards up. Seems limited friction to function the break. Went to mechanic shop, was unable to detect, rather filled with break fluid and injected break fluid through physical pumping to the break. Works until few miles drive , after that break fluid level start falling down and break start to loose its function. After numerous pumping break work little bit, but again turn back to non functioning/ almost unable to stop / take distance to slow down. Breaks shoes, pad appears to have their strength/ thickness as per mechanic, however break is not functioning . This condition of out of order/ non functioning break experience while car is sitting idle/ ignition on, while attempted to drive locally, city road(s). (2) the engine ignition once started with the key, the engine and car runs/ running without having the key inside the ignition switch I.e. The key become loose its connectivity with the ignition switch/ inside the ignition switch , car is able to put in drive, rear gear etc. And capable of move, drive without having engine/ ignition key inside the ignition switch .

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Airbags · 153,000 miles · NY · crash · 3 injuries

Driving north on the taconic parkway a car hits me on my passenger side from then I hit a guardrail then flipped then hit a rock and landed in the trees the only air bag that came out was the driver side my passenger air bag never came out.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Airbags · NC · crash · 1 injury

I had a wreck the air bag deployed burning my right arm and releasing smoke and paticals that I coughed up for a week

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 202,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was in a car accident on sept. 19 2015(saturday). I was stopped at a red light. And as I proceeded driving down a main street I was only going 5-10mph as I left the green light and less than a min. I couldn't see nothing. Until and a dark huge SUV with no lights on cuts me off and made a sharp left turn and hit me head on. Causing my radiator other parts pushed to the back and to right of my car where the battery was...the man who hit me, hit me so hard that my stirring wheel airbag exploding and caused damages to my chin, neck and my chest.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Airbags, Seat belts · 323,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Ran directly into a tree at appox. 30mph airbag did not deploy. Conciderable damage to drivers side front grille, bumper, headlights, hood and side panel.

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Acceleration · 266,533 miles · GA

I was driving at 25 MPH when let off the gas pedal but the car continued at that speed and when I attempted to tap the pedal it only sped up more. I held the brake pedal in attempt to slow it down to no avail. I shifted it into neutral and the engine went to 4000+ RPM. I had to turn the ignition off and let it coast to a stop. Of course when I turned off the engine I lost power steering and brake boost. On vacation in ohio when happened.

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving 4 MPH, the brakes were applied but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle traveled into traffic and narrowly avoided several crashes before coming to a stop. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Seats · 190,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 toyota camry. The contact stated that while driving, the driver side seat moved forward and backward abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was notified but there was no response. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Engine · 128,000 miles · CA

Cracked engine block.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · GA · crash

1993 toyota camry. Consumer states discontent regarding her daughter's fatal head on collision. The consumer stated the driver crossed into the other lane her daughter was drivng in. According to the police, it was both parties fault.

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Questions about the 1993 Toyota Camry

Is the 1993 Toyota Camry reliable?

Owners have filed 259 complaints about the 1993 Toyota Camry, fewer than a typical Camry model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Toyota Camry?

Airbags, with 45 complaints, typically around 200,000 miles. Next is engine (40).

How many recalls does the 1993 Toyota Camry have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Toyota Camry have bad airbags?

The Toyota Camry model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (138 complaints), 2002 (89 complaints) and 2004 (79 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1993 Toyota Camry get?

Official estimates for the 1993 Toyota Camry range from 18 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.2L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-19 city and 26-27 highway.

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