1999 Toyota Corolla
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.
- Complaints
- 155
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Tires
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
14% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 155 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1993 | 134 |
| 1994 | 184 |
| 1995 | 176 |
| 1996 | 129 |
| 1997 | 135 |
| 1998 | 225 |
| 1999 | 155 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 133 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 721 |
| 2004 | 477 |
| 2005 | 854 |
| 2006 | 840 |
| 2007 | 836 |
| 2008 | 314 |
| 2009 | 1,459 |
| 2010 | 1,244 |
| 2011 | 584 |
| 2012 | 446 |
| 2013 | 201 |
| 2014 | 270 |
| 2015 | 220 |
| 2016 | 215 |
| 2017 | 178 |
| 2018 | 136 |
| 2019 | 204 |
| 2020 | 310 |
| 2021 | 188 |
| 2022 | 100 |
| 2023 | 73 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 31 |
| 2026 | 18 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Tires
14% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and valve.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Corolla equipped with michelin defender tires, size: 185/65/R14 (Na). While driving 67 MPH, the rear passenger tire blew out. As a result, the vehicle drifted to the right and collided with another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-18
Air bags
13% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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I was T boned at a 4 way stop.The force pushed me thru the intersection. Airbag did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-06-13
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 Toyota Corolla. While the driver was parking the vehicle, the front passenger removed her seat belt. The driver inadvertently mistook the accelerator pedal for the brake pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-21
I purchased a previously owned 1999 Toyota Corolla ve 4-door sedan for my daughter. The vehicle has approximately 89,000 miles, is in fair condition, and is not rebuilt to my knowledge.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-26
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing emission control and gasoline.
Suspension
10% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing rear and front.
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Rear control arm broke while driving 65 MPH. Causing consumer to lose control. Consumer hit an dip in the highway, just before control arm broke. Dealer has been contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-18
Vehicle speed control
8% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing linkages.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while entering a parking space, the vehicle accelerated independently and traveled over a curb. The vehicle did not stop until crashing into bushes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-22
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that after braking to a stop, the vehicle would surge forward abnormally.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-27
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…
Remedy: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
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2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…
Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 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: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Toyota Corolla — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 20 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1999 Toyota Corolla reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Toyota Corolla is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Corolla?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Corolla have?
- 4 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.