1999 Toyota Camry Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Camry years
- About as many complaints as other years 14th of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 501 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Toyota Camry. That ranks 14th out of 30 Camry model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (110 complaints, 22%), typically at around 66,000 miles. Complaints mention 99 crashes, 42 fires, 86 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 501owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 99complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Toyota Camry problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 110 | 22% | 66,000 | “water pump” (12%) | $2,250 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 76 | 15% | 60,000 | “brake pads” (16%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 74 | 15% | 70,000 | “upon impact” (27%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 65 | 13% | 90,000 | “suddenly accelerated” (15%) | — |
| Electrical System | 41 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 34 | 7% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 29 | 6% | 151,362 | — | — |
| Visibility | 26 | 5% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 24 | 5% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 4% | 80,465 | — | — |
| Structure | 18 | 4% | 116,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 17 | 3% | 138,775 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 3% | 110,171 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 13 | 3% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 9 | 2% | 170,250 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 1% | 62,989 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 7 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 1% | 210,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 220,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 161,058 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 21,646 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Toyota Camry recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control and v6 engines, and built at one of two lines at the kentucky plant. The accelerator cable housing could be deformed at the cruise control actuator-to-throttle body connection. The accelerator inner-cable could wear away and eventually break.
Risk: This could allow the throttle to return to idle or remain in its most recent position regardless of accelerator pedal operation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. Owner notification began february 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fire (PE02079) — opened Oct 22, 2002, closed Mar 18, 2003.
- Engine seizure (DP02004) — opened Apr 30, 2002, closed Jun 20, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
aftermarket drive side corner light will not stay on and work
Front passenger seatbelt does not latch.
The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the headlights were dim while driving the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the headlights were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed…
The vehicle upon start had got heavy. It would only inch upon heavy acceleration. Then suddenly at turning, retained normality and burst forward
I turned on rear defrost and within few seconds back seat was on fire. Window burnt seat and seat belt also burned hand. It appears to have been a possible electrical cause. I figured a fuse would blow prior to a fire inside car. Had i been on fwy i would have not been lucky gas tank is inches…
Other Toyota Camry years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Camry | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 Camry | 65 | 2 |
| 2022 Camry | 62 | 1 |
| 2021 Camry | 157 | 1 |
| 2020 Camry | 275 | 3 |
| 2019 Camry | 398 | 6 |
| 2018 Camry | 748 | 8 |
| 2017 Camry | 148 | 3 |
| 2016 Camry | 184 | 2 |
| 2015 Camry | 271 | 1 |
| 2014 Camry | 455 | 3 |
| 2013 Camry | 274 | 2 |
| 2012 Camry | 590 | 2 |
| 2011 Camry | 601 | 5 |
| 2010 Camry | 604 | 9 |
| 2009 Camry | 1,293 | 10 |
| 2008 Camry | 933 | 7 |
| 2007 Camry | 2,887 | 9 |
| 2006 Camry | 317 | 5 |
| 2005 Camry | 721 | 5 |
| 2004 Camry | 638 | 3 |
| 2003 Camry | 781 | 1 |
| 2002 Camry | 953 | 4 |
| 2001 Camry | 272 | 2 |
| 2000 Camry | 454 | 2 |
| 1999 | 501 | 1 |
| 1998 Camry | 600 | 2 |
| 1997 Camry | 555 | 3 |
| 1996 Camry | 417 | 2 |
| 1995 Camry | 303 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Camry?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 110 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Toyota Camry?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Toyota Camry a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Camry model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.