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1991 Toyota Camry — L4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1991 Camry L4.

Engine L4Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1991 Toyota Camry L4 is a four‑cylinder model equipped with an L4 engine that holds 4 qt of oil and calls for 10W‑30 or 5W‑30 API viscosity, paired with an Automatic 4‑speed transmission and delivering EPA‑rated fuel economy of 21/28/24 mpg. It recorded 172 owner complaints, with seat belts identified as the top problem area and a single recall on file. Within the 1990‑2025 complaint history for the Camry line, the 1991 model’s total is well below the 2007 peak of 3,613 complaints and only modestly above the 2014 low of 11, placing this year toward the reliable end of the model’s long‑term trend.

Model year200820052004200320012000199919981991

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1 alt 90915YZZN1
Engine air filter178017402083 alt 1780155010
Fuel filter2303079025
Spark plug9091901129
Front wiper blades85212YZZ10TM alt 852203A050
Serpentine belt993662105083 alt 993668094083
Thermostat9091603075 alt 9091603046

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.1 in
Overall width67.3 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight2822 lb

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume85 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 1991 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

9.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.20 sec — 1987 Deluxe
92 hpHorsepower (as tested)
117 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1987Deluxe 2.0L I-49.20 sec17.00 sec92 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.4 Pints
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4 qt
Transfer Case Fluid75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity1.5 Pints

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1991 Toyota Camry recorded 172 complaints, 1 recall, 6 investigations and 27 technical service bulletins, which is slightly higher than the 1990 model’s 148 complaints, 2 recalls, 9 investigations and 28 tsbs but markedly lower than the 1992 model’s jump to 612 complaints, 2 recalls, 3 investigations and 40 tsbs. Across the generation, complaint volumes rise sharply after 1991 and remain elevated through the 2000s, while recall numbers stay modest early and increase gradually later. Investigations follow a similar pattern, peaking in the early 1990s and again in the 2000s, whereas tsb counts show a steady upward trend. The 1991 year therefore sits at the low‑end of the complaint arc for this generation, indicating fewer reported issues than most subsequent model years. Because the data do not specify root causes for any of the complaints, recalls or investigations, a concrete takeaway is that, based solely on the federal record, the 1991 Camry presents a comparatively favorable safety and reliability profile for a used purchase.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
27
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
6
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
172
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 14 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 172 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seat Belts27
Equipment23
Electrical System20
Service Brakes, Hydraulic14
Structure13
Tires12
Power Train9
Vehicle Speed Control8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

93V147000Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.Reported 13/09/1993

FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT. Remedy: REPAIR THE RADIO.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 27 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB0032202023-08-17Air BagsTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
T-SB-0032-20 Rev2021-02-03EquipmentTSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or…
T-SB-0304-17 Obs2020-04-07EquipmentTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see…
T-SB-0032-202020-04-06EquipmentTSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1991 Camry L4 take?

4 qt of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API, BELOW 100 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1991 Camry have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the L4 get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.