MYRModel Year Report

1999 Toyota Avalon

● Typical for this model
1999 Toyota Avalon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:54.623Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
92
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1998: 178 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 1999 92 2000: 173 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 293 complaints 2003 2004: 205 complaints 2005: 228 complaints 2006: 360 complaints 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2015 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 71 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2022: 8 complaints
1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 178 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 1999 92 2000: 173 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2001 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 293 complaints 2003 2004: 205 complaints 2005: 228 complaints 2005 2006: 360 complaints 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2009 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2015 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2017 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 71 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints
1995: 80 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 178 complaints 1999: 92 complaints 1999 92 2000: 173 complaints 2001: 134 complaints 2001 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 293 complaints 2003 2004: 205 complaints 2005: 228 complaints 2005 2006: 360 complaints 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 349 complaints 2009: 91 complaints 2009 2010: 46 complaints 2011: 106 complaints 2011 2012: 30 complaints 2013: 137 complaints 2013 2014: 96 complaints 2015: 42 complaints 2015 2016: 23 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2017 2018: 24 complaints 2019: 71 complaints 2019 2020: 10 complaints 2021: 21 complaints 2021 2022: 8 complaints

1999: 92 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199580
1996109
1997125
1998178
199992
2000173
2001134
2002116
2003293
2004205
2005228
2006360
2007243
2008349
200991
201046
2011106
201230
2013137
201496
201542
201623
201714
201824
201971
202010
202121
20228

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

26% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Was driving sound on gregory rd and another car was traveling north she came into my lane at about 40 MPH and hit me head on my airbag new deployed and my seatbelt did not hold I have a bruise across my chest from steering wheel and bumps on my...

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-02

The Avalon was involved in an accident and was struck on the rear passenger door. None of the airbags deployed. The point of impact was only a few inches away from one of the passenger side airbag.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-12

While making a left hand turn traveling ~ 20 MPH, a '89 heavy auto traveling @ 48 MPH impacted passenger side of consumers vehicle, slamming consumers vehicle into a '94 heavy auto stopped at light, totaling all three autos.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-14

Vehicle speed control

23% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Driving my daughter to school about the 17TH of December 2013, I attempted to brake the car to a stop. Instead the car lurched forward suddenly out of control and mounted the sidewalk.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-20

Also filed under Engine

Suspension

15% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

Electrical system

7% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.

FIRE

Service brakes

7% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1998-11-03Electrical system98E035000 Equipment description: aftermarket theft deterrent systems used on 1998-1998 Toyota RAV4, Avalon, and sienna model vehicles distributed by southeast Toyota distributors, inc. In the states of…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code label on the security system harness and any displaying the manufacturing/final date code will be replaced with newly produced harnesses. The date codes are: RAV4…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2002-04-30Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-20 Engine seizure
  3. R
    Date not on fileElectrical system98V278000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles, mini vans and passenger vehicles equipped with a theft deterrent systems (Tds) supplied by audiovox corporation and distributed by southeast Toyota distributors, inc.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code label on the security system harness and any displaying the manufacturing/final date code will be replaced with newly produced harnesses.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Toyota Avalon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 14 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 98V278000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 98E035000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Toyota Avalon reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Toyota Avalon is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Avalon?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Avalon have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.