Toyota Cavalier Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Cavalier, across 2 model years (1999–2000). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Toyota Cavalier years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Cavalier model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Cavalier: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1999 Cavalier: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Cavalier problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Toyota Cavalier model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Cavalier | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1999 Cavalier | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Cavalier years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (1), 1999 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Cavalier?
Air Bags, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Toyota Cavalier have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.