Equal-exposure complaint evidence and changes in the reported problem mix
1987 vs 1988 TOYOTA CAMRY
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Share shifts show how a vehicle's problem mix changed. They do not measure reliability, and complaint counts are not normalized for sales volume.
First 467 months on market for each model year
Exposure window calculated through Aug 22, 2026
Age-matched reports
▲ 8.6% more reports in the equal exposure window
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Component share shift
Bars start at the neutral midpoint. Left means a smaller share; right means a larger share.
View component share data as a table
| Component | 1987 share | 1988 share | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 32.8% | 14.3% | ▼ 18.5 pts smaller share |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 19.0% | 4.8% | ▼ 14.2 pts smaller share |
| POWER TRAIN | 3.5% | 11.1% | ▲ 7.7 pts larger share |
| ENGINE | 6.9% | 14.3% | ▲ 7.4 pts larger share |
| STRUCTURE | 5.2% | 9.5% | ▲ 4.4 pts larger share |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6.9% | 3.2% | ▼ 3.7 pts smaller share |
| TIRES | 1.7% | 4.8% | ▲ 3.0 pts larger share |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6.9% | 9.5% | ▲ 2.6 pts larger share |
| SUSPENSION | 1.7% | not reported | ▼ 1.7 pts smaller share |
| VISIBILITY | not reported | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 pts larger share |
| STEERING | 1.7% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.5 pts larger share |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1.7% | 3.2% | ▲ 1.5 pts larger share |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10.3% | 11.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts larger share |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 69.0% | 63.5% | ▼ 5.5 pts smaller share |
NHTSA Safety Recalls recalls · snapshot 2026-08-22
Recall campaigns
Campaign components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES and SEAT BELTS
Campaign components: EQUIPMENT, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, SEAT BELTS, and SEATS
NHTSA Consumer Complaints complaints · snapshot 2026-08-21
Safety signals
- ◆ Fires
- 6 → 4
- ◆ Injuries
- 3 → 8