1989 Toyota camry
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Toyota camry is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1989 Toyota camry at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
1989 Toyota camry recalls 3
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heat…
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN UNDER MANUAL OPERATION.
Fix: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.
OCCUPANT RELEASE OF THE LAP BELT IN A CERTAIN MANNER COULD CAUSE THE BELT RETRACTOR TO LOCK AT THE RETRACTED AND STOWED POSITION.
Fix: REPLACE LAP BELT WITH A REDESIGNED BELT GUIDE.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
1989 Toyota camry common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1989 Toyota camry MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1989 Toyota camry costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1989 Toyota camry trims & engines on record
1989 Toyota camry vehicles on record
Other Toyota camry model years
1989 Toyota camry — frequently asked questions
Does the 1989 Toyota camry have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1989 Toyota camry. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Toyota camry?
Based on 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are latches/locks/linkages, electrical system, seat belts.
What gas mileage does the 1989 Toyota camry get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1989 Toyota camry at about 22 mpg combined (20 city / 25 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.