1999 Toyota Corolla Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Corolla years
- Fewer complaints than other years 21st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Toyota Corolla. That ranks 21st out of 32 Corolla model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (22 complaints, 14%), typically at around 70,064 miles. Complaints mention 24 crashes, 5 fires, 20 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 155owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 24complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Toyota Corolla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 22 | 14% | 70,064 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 13% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 12% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 9% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 6% | 37,280 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 6% | 94,636 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 5% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 5% | 65,025 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 5% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 5% | 119,271 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 4% | 55,950 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 4% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2% | 109 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Toyota Corolla recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Toyota Corolla.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was T boned at a 4 way stop.The force pushed me thru the intersection. Airbag did not deploy.
Unknown
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota corolla equipped with michelin defender tires, size: 185/65/r14 (na). While driving 67 mph, the rear passenger tire blew out. As a result, the vehicle drifted to the right and collided with another vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The…
I keep getting recall notices, dealer says no fix available. With all the recall notices my wife and i fell we are driving a car that is not safe, it is an accident waiting to happen.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota corolla. The contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced for an oil change and driving an additional 800 miles, the contact discovered that the vehicle was burning oil rapidly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Other Toyota Corolla years
← 1998 Corolla · 2000 Corolla →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Corolla | 17 | 1 |
| 2025 Corolla | 31 | 0 |
| 2024 Corolla | 65 | 2 |
| 2023 Corolla | 73 | 3 |
| 2022 Corolla | 101 | 0 |
| 2021 Corolla | 186 | 1 |
| 2020 Corolla | 310 | 3 |
| 2019 Corolla | 204 | 5 |
| 2018 Corolla | 135 | 3 |
| 2017 Corolla | 178 | 3 |
| 2016 Corolla | 215 | 1 |
| 2015 Corolla | 220 | 1 |
| 2014 Corolla | 269 | 2 |
| 2013 Corolla | 201 | 5 |
| 2012 Corolla | 446 | 5 |
| 2011 Corolla | 584 | 9 |
| 2010 Corolla | 1,244 | 17 |
| 2009 Corolla | 1,459 | 13 |
| 2008 Corolla | 314 | 6 |
| 2007 Corolla | 836 | 6 |
| 2006 Corolla | 840 | 7 |
| 2005 Corolla | 854 | 6 |
| 2004 Corolla | 477 | 9 |
| 2003 Corolla | 720 | 9 |
| 2002 Corolla | 117 | 0 |
| 2001 Corolla | 133 | 0 |
| 2000 Corolla | 145 | 0 |
| 1999 | 155 | 0 |
| 1998 Corolla | 225 | 0 |
| 1997 Corolla | 135 | 1 |
| 1996 Corolla | 129 | 0 |
| 1995 Corolla | 176 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Corolla?
Owners most often report tires, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Toyota Corolla?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Toyota Corolla a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Corolla model years, the 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.