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
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:72,632 mi
Crash-related:2
#212 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:80,500 mi
Crash-related:11
#312 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:54,000 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Toyota Corolla.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 13 | 2 | — | 72,632 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 11 | — | 80,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 3 | — | 54,000 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 7 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 5 | — | 315,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 93,389 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 74,667 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 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Tire Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,632
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,500
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,000
Tires:Tread/Belt
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
315,000
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,389
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,667
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,675
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Toyota Corolla — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Toyota Corolla reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Toyota Corolla has 188 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Toyota Corolla?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (13 complaints, avg 72,632 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (12 complaints, avg 80,500 mi); Unintended Acceleration (12 complaints, avg 54,000 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 Corolla?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,357 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 Corolla?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Toyota Corolla include 30 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 0 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 Corolla have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Corolla reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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