Complaints
188
Crashes
30
Fires
5
Injuries
28
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Toyota Corolla Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:72,632 mi
Crash-related:2
#212 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:80,500 mi
Crash-related:11
#312 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:54,000 mi
Crash-related:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Toyota Corolla.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 13 | 2 | — | 72,632 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 12 | 11 | — | 80,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 3 | — | 54,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 7 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 5 | — | 315,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 93,389 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 74,667 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 78,675 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 4 | 1 | — | 73,936 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 102,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1 | — | 78,532 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | 3 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | 98,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 40,054 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | — | — | 109 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 119,271 mi |
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