MYRModel Year Report

1999 Toyota Camry

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 32 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 64 complaints 1989: 113 complaints 1989 1990: 134 complaints 1991: 149 complaints 1992: 565 complaints 1993: 260 complaints 1994: 287 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 1999 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 780 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2885 complaints 2007 2008: 931 complaints 2009: 1289 complaints 2010: 600 complaints 2011: 597 complaints 2012: 587 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 452 complaints 2015: 268 complaints 2016: 177 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 726 complaints 2019: 385 complaints 2019 2020: 263 complaints 2021: 153 complaints 2022: 57 complaints 2023: 58 complaints 2024: 45 complaints 2025: 133 complaints 2025
1999: 501 complaints
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YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198632
198758
198864
1989113
1990134
1991149
1992565
1993260
1994287
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003780
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072885
2008931
20091289
2010600
2011597
2012587
2013274
2014452
2015268
2016177
2017148
2018726
2019385
2020263
2021153
202257
202358
202445
2025133

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10%

10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 52 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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MY DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING NORTH AT 40 MPH, AND SHE TURNED AROUND BRIEFLY TO CHECK IF HER LITTLE BROTHER WAS BUCKLED IN HIS SEAT BELT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PARKED HER VEHICLE SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120514

SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990315

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 52 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY

NHTSA ODI report, 20030123

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 35 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND PEDAL WENT TO FLOORBOARD. VEHICLE WENT INTO AN INTERSECTION AND FRONTAL IMPACT INTO A HOUSE. DEALER CONTACTED AND IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990127

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1999 — complaint volume: 501
R 20010223 — vehicle speed control

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUI

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE

Campaign 01V012000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020430 — DP (closed 20020620)

ENGINE SEIZURE

I 20021022 — PE (closed 20030318)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V012000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2024 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2009 ■ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Toyota Camry reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Toyota Camry is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Camry?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Camry have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.