MYRModel Year Report

1999 Toyota Camry

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-09-02

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: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 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: 933 complaints 2009: 1293 complaints 2010: 602 complaints 2011: 598 complaints 2012: 589 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 268 complaints 2016: 180 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 736 complaints 2019: 392 complaints 2019 2020: 270 complaints 2021: 154 complaints 2022: 58 complaints 2023: 62 complaints 2024: 47 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1999: 501 complaints
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YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003780
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072885
2008933
20091293
2010602
2011598
2012589
2013274
2014455
2015268
2016180
2017148
2018736
2019392
2020270
2021154
202258
202362
202447
2025146

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24%

24% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 118 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 98 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 76 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY

NHTSA ODI report, 20030123

WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF A VEHICLE CRASH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030102

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990315

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

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

Also filed under STRUCTURE

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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I TURNED ON REAR DEFROST AND WITHIN FEW SECONDS BACK SEAT WAS ON FIRE. WINDOW BURNT SEAT AND SEAT BELT ALSO BURNED HAND. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL CAUSE. I FIGURED A FUSE WOULD BLOW PRIOR TO A FIRE INSIDE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190226

Also filed under SEAT BELTS and SEATS

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 engine and engine cooling issues (118 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (98 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (76 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 ▲ 1987

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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Camry have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.