Complaints
661
Crashes
134
Fires
55
Injuries
117
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Toyota Camry Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#152 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:71,410 mi
Crash-related:48
#252 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:85,284 mi
Crash-related:18
#335 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:73,841 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:7
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Toyota Camry.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 52 | 48 | — | 71,410 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 52 | 18 | — | 85,284 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 35 | 2 | 7 | 73,841 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 34 | 9 | — | 46,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 29 | 1 | 3 | 73,063 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 27 | — | 13 | 96,550 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 21 | 1 | 1 | 139,290 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 11 | — | 92,929 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 18 | 1 | 8 | 119,026 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 16 | — | 1 | 16,000 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 15 | — | — | 37,500 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | 2 | — | 66,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | — | — | 70,667 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 10 | — | 1 | 78,325 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 9 | — | — | 72,870 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 4 | 1 | 136,764 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 9 | 4 | — | 60,667 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 9 | — | — | 93,443 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 63,646 mi | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 5 | — | 129,500 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 6 | — | 6 | 65,000 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 120,346 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 6 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
52
complaints
Crashes
48
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,410
Unintended Acceleration
52
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,284
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
35
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
7
Avg Miles
73,841
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
34
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,000
Engine & Cooling
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
73,063
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
13
Avg Miles
96,550
Tire Defects
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
139,290
Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,929
Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Avg Miles
119,026
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
16,000
Suspension:Front
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,500
Automatic Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,667
Visibility:Windshield
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,325
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,870
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
136,764
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,667
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,443
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,646
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,500
Structure:Body:Door
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
65,000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,346
Side/Rear Glass
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Toyota Camry — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Toyota Camry reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Toyota Camry has 661 NHTSA complaints, 134 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 52 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Toyota Camry?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (52 complaints, avg 71,410 mi); Unintended Acceleration (52 complaints, avg 85,284 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (35 complaints, avg 73,841 mi). 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 Camry?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,455 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 Camry?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Toyota Camry include 134 crash-related reports, 55 fire reports, 117 injuries, and 2 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 Camry have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Toyota Camry 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 Camry?
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 Camry reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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