1999 Toyota Camry Problems, Recalls & Reliability
661 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1999 Toyota Camry, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 26/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 66,000 miles.
Typical
Where 1999 sits among all Camry years
What owners report
“The check engine light came on in may of 1999 they then replaced the transmission and the entired computer system. Now the check engine light is on again.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Camry
“Brakes failed, replaced and failed again within six months of ownership of new vehicle. Mjs”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Camry
“While driving at 45 mph consumer's vehicle ran into another vehicle that was stopped at a red light head-on. Upon impact, none of frontal air bags deployed.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Camry
“Unexplained acceleration in 1st and 2nd gear at 2800 rpm. The car will not stop in a safe distance.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Camry
“For several years, the check engine light has been coming on and we have been told it was the gas cap. Our mechanic has tried many solutions to repair this and hundreds of dollars later, we are now being told it is a common problem to this vehicle - the evaporation vapor canister. Upon further…”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Camry
“Front strut failure on xle v6 camry. Noise began around 32,000 miles. Strut plates replaced at owner expense at 42,000 miles and all four struts then replaced again at owner expense at 59,000 miles. Manufacturer contacted and refused assistance "in this case." indication from other reports on net…”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Camry
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 219 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 82,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 55,000 and 120,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY…
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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…
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…
Federal defect investigations
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1999 Toyota Camry reliable?
The 1999 Toyota Camry drew 661 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 26/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 1999 Toyota Camry problems?
The top reported problems for the 1999 Toyota Camry are engine (126 complaints), brakes & stability (102), and airbags (76).
At what mileage do 1999 Toyota Camry problems show up?
Owners most often report 1999 Toyota Camry problems around 82,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 55,000 and 120,000 miles.
Does the 1999 Toyota Camry have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 1999 Toyota Camry. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.