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1986 Toyota Camry DX Sedan 5MT

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1986 Toyota Camry – front
Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry LE Liftback, front left, 08-10-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the V10 (V10, 1983–1986); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry LE Liftback, front left, 08-10-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry 1.8 GL sedan 02 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry 1.8 GL sedan 01 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1986 Toyota Camry LE Liftback, rear left, 08-10-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1984 Toyota Camry (SV11) GLi hatchback (8080859902) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1986 Toyota Camry DX Sedan 5MT is a 95-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,108 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 95 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 118 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The Camry measures 174.6 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,403 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,108 ($32,939 *)
Engine
Engine Type2S-ELC 2.0L SOHC inline-4, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement2 L
Horsepower95 hp @ 4,400 rpm
Torque118 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 8-valve
Bore and Stroke84 x 90
Compression Ratio8.7:1
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City24 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut, coil springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscDisc
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length174.6 in
Width66.5 in
Height54.9 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Cargo Volume14 ft³
Curb Weight2,403 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear34 in
Shoulder Room Front55 in
Shoulder Room Rear54 in
Hip Room Front52 in
Hip Room Rear52 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota CAMRY.

33 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota CAMRY

Owner Complaints

33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota CAMRY (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts10
Tires6
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Hydraulic3
Service Brakes3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 10, 2016 · Vehicle Speed Control
“WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1986 TOYOTA CAMRY THAT WE BOUGHT NEW. WE HAD AN ISSUE WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION BACK IN 1986 AND BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE ORIGINAL TOYOTA DEALER. THEY WERE UNABLE TO…”
Apr 15, 2011 · Tires
“RAPID RUBBER DETERIORATION ON KUHMO PASSENGER CAR TIRE. *TR”
Mar 4, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control
“1986 TOYOTA CAMRY UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ONCE*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION HE EXPERIENCED WAS DUE TO ELECTRONICS NOT THE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS ON A STEEP UPHILL…”
Jun 28, 2005 · Tires
“3/28/04-PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FROM WAL-MART TIRE CENTER (P185/70R13 BW X-TRAC). 4/16/2005- BROKE DOWN ON SIDE OF ROAD DUE TO VEHICLE SHAKING VIOLENTLY. HAD VEHICLE TOWED; MECHANIC SAID THAT BELT IN…”
Sep 8, 2003 · Tires
“I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70MPH WHEN I HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND MY CAR BEGAN TO VIBRATE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND SAW THAT MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING ON THE…”

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 1986 TOYOTA CAMRY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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