1984 Toyota Camry V10

Overview

Engines

2.0L four-cylinder, 1.8L turbo diesel

Came as

• Sedan
• Liftback

On record

0 warnings, 2 recalls

What changed for 1984

• An overdrive lockout switch for the automatic, and an optional 73 hp 1.8L turbo diesel for the DX, manual only. A published reference

Compare 1984 with 1983

Colors

• White An owners' registry (unofficial)038, 1983–1984
• Silver Metallic An owners' registry (unofficial)148, 1984–1985
• Gloss Black An owners' registry (unofficial)202, 1983–1984
• Creme An owners' registry (unofficial)557, 1983–1984
• Beige Metallic An owners' registry (unofficial)4A5, 1983–1984

Sources: An owners' registry (unofficial)

Specs

Engines

• 2.0L four-cylinder 2S-ELC A published reference

  92 hp, about 3 hp more for 1986

• 1.8L turbo diesel 1C-TLC A published reference

  73 hp, DX only · 1984–1985

Transmissions

• 5-speed manual A published reference
• 4-speed automatic A published reference

Drivetrains

• Front-wheel drive A published reference

Body styles

• Sedan A published reference
• Liftback A published reference

Trims

• DX A published reference
• LE A published reference

Also in the generation, years not known: Electronic instrument cluster A published reference, Anti-theft alarm A published reference

Figures for the whole 1st gen

• Model codes: SV10, SV11 and SV12 with gas engines; CV10 and CV11 diesels A published reference
• Layout: Toyota's first front-wheel-drive car with a transverse engine A published reference
• Wheelbase: 102.4 in A published reference
• Drag coefficient: 0.38 for the sedan, 0.36 for the liftback A published reference
• Brakes: Vented front discs, rear drums, and a chime for worn pads A published reference

Watch out

Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.

No warning is written up yet. That means none is recorded, not that there are none.

Recalls

Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.

• 1983–1984 Recall 90V040000

  The cruise control computer can malfunction when switched off after long use followed by cold weather. NHTSA

• 1983–1984 Recall 83V133000

  The voltage regulator may overcharge the battery. NHTSA

Checked against NHTSA records on November 2, 2026.

Owning

What owners and buyers say

No source singles out this year, for good or bad.

Maintenance

No service schedule is added yet.