1999 TOYOTA CAMRY Engine Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY
5 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
THE VEHICLE UPON START HAD GOT HEAVY. IT WOULD ONLY INCH UPON HEAVY ACCELERATION. THEN SUDDENLY AT TURNING, RETAINED NORMALITY AND BURST FORWARD
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, FLAMES ENGULFED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
1999 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4CYL STARTER FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM FLYWHEEL CAUSING FIRE. THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING BURNING IT OUT AND ALSO BURNING THE POSITIVE CABLE TO THE BATTERY. DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. I WAS SITTING PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE RADIO AND THE AIR ON WHEN I OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE THEN STARTED TO COME INTO THE CAR THRU THE AIR CONDITIONING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF BUT THE SMOKE CONTINUED AND THE FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED. AFTER LOOKING AT THE INTERNET THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE WITH MULTIPLE POSTINGS. I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL ON THIS. IT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. MY INSURER SAID THAT MY CLAIM WILL BE DENIED DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO HE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE PROBLEMS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE WAITING FOR HIS WIFE, WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, WITH THE GEAR IN PARK AND THE A/C ON HIGH, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED ABRUPTLY AND WITHIN 2-3 SECONDS, THERE WAS A LOUD A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND LOOKED UNDER IT. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED OIL ON THE PAVEMENT. THE ENGINE HAD THROWN A ROD THROUGH THE PAN. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
Other 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
52 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
52 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
35 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
34 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
27 complaints
Tires
21 complaints
Air Bags
18 complaints
Electrical System
18 complaints
Unknown Or Other
17 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
16 complaints
Suspensionfront
15 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
9 complaints
Structurebody
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
9 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
6 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
5 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airslack Adjustersautomatic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint