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1993 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Sedan Auto

The 1993 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Sedan Auto is a 185-hp 3.0-liter V6 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,443 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 185 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Camry measures 187.8 inches long on a 103.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,285 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$22,443 ($50,477 *)
Engine
Engine Type3VZ-FE 3.0L DOHC V6, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement3 L
Horsepower185 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque195 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Redline6,600 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 24-valve
Bore and Stroke87.5 x 82
Compression Ratio9.6:1
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tank Capacity18.5 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs
Rear SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut, coil springs
Dimensions & Weight
Length187.8 in
Width69.7 in
Height55.1 in
Wheelbase103.1 in
Front Track61 in
Rear Track59 in
Ground Clearance5.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft³
Curb Weight3,285 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.4 in
Headroom Rear37.1 in
Legroom Front43.5 in
Legroom Rear35 in
Shoulder Room Front56.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.1 in
Hip Room Front56 in
Hip Room Rear56 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1993 Toyota Camry 4-DR.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota CAMRY. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 24, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

NHTSA campaign 06E049000

Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

NHTSA campaign 06E026000

264 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota CAMRY

Owner Complaints

264 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Toyota CAMRY (48 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 43 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags43
Engine And Engine Cooling33
Service Brakes29
Hydraulic27
Power Train27
Vehicle Speed Control21
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 6, 2018 · Electrical System, Service Brakes 4 injuries
“(1) BREAK IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, BREAK LIGHT IS SHOWING, AFTER ADDING FLUID LIGHT DISAPPEAR AND FUNCTION AFTER SEVERAL PUMPING, PUSHING OF THE BREAK DOWN AND RELEASING TOWARDS UP. SEEMS LIMITED…”
Nov 21, 2017 · Air Bags Crash 3 injuries
“DRIVING NORTH ON THE TACONIC PARKWAY A CAR HITS ME ON MY PASSENGER SIDE FROM THEN I HIT A GUARDRAIL THEN FLIPPED THEN HIT A ROCK AND LANDED IN THE TREES THE ONLY AIR BAG THAT CAME OUT WAS THE DRIVER…”
May 4, 2016 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“I HAD A WRECK THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BURNING MY RIGHT ARM AND RELEASING SMOKE AND PATICALS THAT I COUGHED UP FOR A WEEK”
Apr 8, 2016 · Air Bags, Structure Crash 1 injury
“I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON SEPT. 19 2015(SATURDAY). I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. AND AS I PROCEEDED DRIVING DOWN A MAIN STREET I WAS ONLY GOING 5-10MPH AS I LEFT THE GREEN LIGHT AND LESS THAN A MIN…”
Jun 29, 2015 · Air Bags, Seat Belts Crash 1 injury
“RAN DIRECTLY INTO A TREE AT APPOX. 30MPH AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. CONCIDERABLE DAMAGE TO DRIVERS SIDE FRONT GRILLE, BUMPER, HEADLIGHTS, HOOD AND SIDE PANEL.”

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 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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