MYRModel Year Report

1999 Toyota Camry

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Toyota Camry
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
501
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 1999 501 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2010: 603 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1986 1987: 58 complaints 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1992 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 1999 501 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2004 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2010: 603 complaints 2010 2011: 599 complaints 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 182 complaints 2016 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2022: 60 complaints 2022 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1985 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1987 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1991 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1993 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1997 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 1999 501 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 781 complaints 2003 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2005 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2,886 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1,293 complaints 2009 2010: 603 complaints 2011: 599 complaints 2011 2012: 590 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2015 2016: 182 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2017 2018: 745 complaints 2019: 396 complaints 2019 2020: 274 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2021 2022: 60 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2023 2024: 51 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025

1999: 501 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003781
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072,886
2008933
20091,293
2010603
2011599
2012590
2013274
2014455
2015269
2016182
2017148
2018745
2019396
2020274
2021156
202260
202364
202451
2025146

Known problem areas

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

Engine and engine cooling

24% · 118 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Service brakes

20% · 98 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

15% · 76 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Air bag failed to deploy

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-23

While traveling 35 MPH and as a result of a vehicle crash air bags did not deploy, resulting in injuries. Please provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-02

No deployment of airbag in accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-15

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Vehicle speed control

13% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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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, 2012-10-15

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, 2012-05-14

Electrical system

8% · 41 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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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, 2019-02-26

Also filed under Seat belts and seats

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    1999Complaint volume 501 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2001-02-23Vehicle speed control01V012000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2002-04-30Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-20 Engine seizure
  4. I
    2002-10-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-03-18 Engine compartment fire
  5. R
    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 118 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 98 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 76 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V012000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.