Complaints
113
Crashes
22
Fires
1
Injuries
13
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Toyota Avalon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:46,000 mi
Crash-related:3
#213 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:75,538 mi
Crash-related:6
#35 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Toyota Avalon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 3 | — | 46,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 6 | — | 75,538 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 5 | — | — | 57,563 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 39,700 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,000
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,538
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,563
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,700
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Toyota Avalon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Toyota Avalon has 113 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Toyota Avalon?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (15 complaints, avg 46,000 mi); Airbags (13 complaints, avg 75,538 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Toyota Avalon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 56,798 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Toyota Avalon?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Toyota Avalon include 22 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 13 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Toyota Avalon have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Toyota Avalon as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Toyota Avalon?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Avalon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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