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1990 Toyota Camry Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Problems

NHTSA component category: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · data through 07/14/2026

20Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints
14.9%Of all 134 complaints
#1Most-reported category

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

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH20 · 14.9%
SEAT BELTS16 · 11.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR16 · 11.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8 · 6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL8 · 6%

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

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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 07/14/2026. 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.

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 07/14/2026.