1983 Toyota Camry DX Sedan 5MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry LE Liftback, front left, 08-10-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry 1.8 GL sedan 02 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry 1.8 GL sedan 01 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry LE Liftback, rear left, 08-10-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 Toyota Camry (SV11) GLi hatchback (8080859902) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Toyota Camry DX Sedan 5MT is a 92-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,988 MSRP.
It makes 92 horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm.
The Camry measures 174.6 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,326 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,988 ($26,065 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2S-ELC 2.0L SOHC inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 92 hp |
| Torque | 113 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 90 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.6 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 54.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,326 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Toyota Camry DX Sedan 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Toyota CAMRY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 28, 1990 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER MALFUNCTION COULD OCCUR UPON SHUTTING OFF THE CONTROL AFTER CONTINUOUS USE FOLLOWED BY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence: THERMAL SHOCK TO THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER COULD RESULT IN ENGINE RACING IF THE ENGINE IS RESTARTED WITH THE MAIN CONTROL SWITCH IN THE 'ON' POSITION. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT IF THIS IS PERFORMED IN NORMAL TRAFFIC CONDITIONS.
Remedy: REPLACE COMPUTER WITH ONE OF IMPROVED DESIGN.
NHTSA campaign 90V040000
Dec 8, 1983 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
VOLTAGE REGULATOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AMOUNT OF FLOW IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR, MAY HAVE MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT. THE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AT NO CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 83V133000
6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Toyota CAMRY
Owner Complaints
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Toyota CAMRY (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Child Seat | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 TOYOTA CAMRY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.