Major Problems with 1999 Toyota Corolla Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Toyota Corolla

1999 Toyota Corolla ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 2

1999 Toyota Corolla SEATS Victims: 2

1999 Toyota Corolla GASOLINE Victims: 2

Browse 1999 Toyota Corolla complaints by category

Problems with TIRES, FRONTAL and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Corolla owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
TIRES while driving consumer could hear a grinding noise in the front end vehicle had been taken to dealer four times	13 ~ 22348 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle experienced brake failure prior to accident however dealership could not identify problem loss of brakes resulted in vehicle rear	12 ~ 26833 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my car is automatic. sometimes when i am driving it "revs" really high like over 4. and thats only when...	11 ~ 19636 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i was very frustrated with all 6 new firestone tires. two of tires already blow out. its look alike cheaper...	7
STEERING consumer state at 20 mph there was loss of steering control. cause unknown dealer notified. please provide additional information.*jb...	6 ~ 62259 miles
SUSPENSION when driving at speeds in excess of 60 mph especially in windy conditions or when being passed by large trucks...	6 ~ 37333 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the internet database like carfax.com shows my car as corolla ce while it has le written on it and that...	6 ~ 21667 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING upon seeing the "check engine" light on i took my 1999 toyota corolla (50 200 miles) to a local toyota...	5 ~ 62940 miles
AIR BAGS no deployment of airbag during front end collision. airbag sensor was damaged in the collision yet the airbag still didn't	5 ~ 63000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING design of headliight assembly affected visibility problems which could have resulted in a crash. dealer said it was the design	5
SIDEWALL > TIRES bridgestone bt-70 p175/65r14 replacement equipment with 7000 miles on a 1999 toyota while vehicle was parked consumer noticed a split	4 ~ 19782 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. the car was a complete loss. *ak...	4
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states that the automatic ignition controlled door locks have been unlocking when they are not supposed to this occurs...	4 ~ 17500 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES passanger door unlocks when car starts at various times...	4 ~ 32500 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	4 ~ 36968 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS my 1999 toyota corolla has its check engine light on for the two years. the code is p0446/0441 and when...	3 ~ 38000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY power window failed catching the dog's tail. *ak...	3 ~ 98333 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving all lighting systems was out service. instrumental lights/ head lights/ brake light and signal light. dealer notified. *ak...	3 ~ 68500 miles
SEATS consumer was hit from rear which caused driver's seat to collapse. *ak consumer has experienced headaches neck pain and upper	3
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING enginecylinders was receiving inadequate amount of oil due to a defective camshaft causing loss of compression while vehicle was in	3
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle experienced brake failure prior to accident however dealership could not identify problem loss of brakes resulted in vehicle rear	3
POWER TRAIN number 2 piston wasn't covered under powertrain warranty....	3 ~ 52354 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC kansas highway patrol case # [xxx] car traveling on crawford road near woodward road driver reported to patrol "little ways...	2 ~ 59636 miles
VISIBILITY the department of transportation website has no recall information about the toyota corolla. the corolla is not listed among the	2 ~ 41000 miles
EQUIPMENT took vehicle in for mandatory state e-check to renew license plate tags. check engine light was on and therefore would...	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING corrosion caused the failure of the driver's side bolt holding the muffler strap on both my 1998 and 1999 toyota...	2 ~ 40055 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving all lighting systems was out service. instrumental lights/ head lights/ brake light and signal light. dealer notified. *ak...	2 ~ 25 miles
STRUCTURE paint has faded to primer in several areas.*ak...	2 ~ 49750 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS in a frontal collision driver's side seat belt did not retract on impact.*ak...	2
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE there is a clicking noise from underneath vehicle. consumer took vehicle to dealer who is aware of problem.*ak...	2 ~ 59636 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES was traveling 15-20mph and rear ended another vehicle. this caused hood latch to release hood and it popped backwards towards	2
BODY > STRUCTURE undensifed oil substance from firewall is getting into engine compartment. dealer notified. please provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak...	2 ~ 8 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving into a parking garage car started revving very high plunged foward into a wall. while on level ground...	2
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC intermittently when brakes are applied brake pedal becomes soft and goes to the floor resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer	2
FRONT > SUSPENSION when driving at any speed in the in the wind vehicle is pulling to left and to the right but	2 ~ 59636 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the consumer stated that ford is aware of the defect with this vehicle/model fuel injections. scc...	2 ~ 41500 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE tension retainer bolt broke. *ak...	2 ~ 32000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my car is automatic. sometimes when i am driving it "revs" really high like over 4. and thats only when...	2 ~ 55 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota corolla. while driving at approximately 60 mph at night both the high beam...	1 ~ 130000 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota corolla. the contact stated that after the vehicle was serviced for an oil...	1 ~ 135000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine fire. was put out by employee of nearby restaurant. reviewed by fire department and police. appears to have started	1 ~ 135000 miles
SEAT BELTS seat belt warning light flashes even when belt buckle is properly engaged. *tr...	1
VALVE > TIRES two new tires were damaged because of the failure of valve stem within two week on my 1999 toyota corolla	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1999 toyota corolla door knobs. these plastic doors knobs are below standard. i am surprised no other complaints have been	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS my car is a 1999 toyota corolla le. on october 27 2005 the seat belt indicator light began flashing even...	1 ~ 37280 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the department of transportation website has no recall information about the toyota corolla. the corolla is not listed among the	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: the vehicle caught on fire on october 6 2005. the vehicle wasn't driven any different before this incident happened....	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil light came on at $60 000 kept loosing oil even though i had regular oil changes at the dealership....	1 ~ 60000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM my 1999 toyota corolla has its check engine light on for the two years. the code is p0446/0441 and when...	1 ~ 36000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag light continues to come on periodically despite 2 previous wiring repairs. ...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS air bag light continues to come on periodically despite 2 previous wiring repairs. ...	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1. normal driving and use of car regularly maintained still under certified preowned warranty (doesn't seem to cover what seems...	1
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i have a 99 toyota corolla ve and it was fine until a week ago when a malfunction indicator lamp...	1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES (1) noticeable strong vibration in steering wheel when car approaches speed of 65-70 mph. vibration becomes stronger with increasing speed....	1 ~ 89000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN when i was driving my 1999 toyota corolla the steering wheel started shaking. then when i tried to make right...	1 ~ 66900 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving all lighting systems was out service. instrumental lights/ head lights/ brake light and signal light. dealer notified. *ak...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING while driving all lighting systems was out service. instrumental lights/ head lights/ brake light and signal light. dealer notified. *ak...	1
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT for the past few weeks my 1999 toyota corolla ve has been making a squeaking noise underneath the car whenever...	1 ~ 37000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS drivers seatbelt will not buckle. ...	1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer stated when the vehicle was started up the engine light would come on and remain illuminated. ts the dealer	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY consumer noticed the winshield hundreds of dot and some sparkle obstructing the driver view. dealer has been notified. please provide	1
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer 's vehicle had hit another vehicle on side and control arm broke. *ak...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING there was too much play in steering wheel while driving. vehicle taken to dealer and informed consumer that steering wheel	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the car was bought new from the dealer in ca. no problems were incountered until the horn became intermittent and...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY defective windshield...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer was rear ended and the vehicle was pushed into a wall while this was happening drivers and passengers seats...	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING noice at low speed rattle snake in steering wheel excessive clearance internal in rack replace steering rack twice for the	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1) key would sometimes not turn in ignition. this became more and more frequent. ) eventually the key would not...	1 ~ 28000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving on the highway at 45 mph consumer tried to change gears from 5 speed to 4 speed and	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY this rear window shattered completely as driver entered parked car and closed door. *ak...	1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i had purchased a 1999 toyota corolla. shortly after buying it the front wheels began rotating improperly. i took it...	1 ~ 500 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering pump is very noisy like it has no fluid in it. afraid it may fail soon. dealer has	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the rear seat belt is not compatible with child safety seat. the problem was reported to the dealership. the dealership	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT enclosed is a letter detailing the problem raymond kozlin...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION with 3 people sitting in the back seat of the car the weight dropped the rear ground clearance and caused...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while turning vehicle off key and ignitoin switch were very hot to touch. dealer has been notified. please provide further	1
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION with 3 people sitting in the back seat of the car the weight dropped the rear ground clearance and caused...	1

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