1999 TOYOTA COROLLA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

188

Owner Complaints

30 Crashes 5 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

12

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA

The 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA has received a total of 188 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (13 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (12 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (12 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA, potentially affecting up to 83,728 vehicles.

Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

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Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,921 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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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Recall 06E065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 3,593 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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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Owner Complaints for the 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA

188 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tires
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 12 11 Crashes 10 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 12 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 7
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 5 Crashes 3 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 6
Suspension
Complaints: 6
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 5
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 2 Fires 2 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 3
Seats
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 2
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstorage
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11526764 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash
I was T boned at a 4 way stop.The force pushed me thru the intersection. Airbag did not deploy.
#11111357 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 15 miles
UNKNOWN
#11102395 | TIRES | | 40,000 miles Crash
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. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#11033070 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
I KEEP GETTING RECALL NOTICES, DEALER SAYS NO FIX AVAILABLE. WITH ALL THE RECALL NOTICES MY WIFE AND I FELL WE ARE DRIVING A CAR THAT IS NOT SAFE, IT IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN.
#10885509 | ENGINE | | 135,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND DRIVING AN ADDITIONAL 800 MILES, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING OIL RAPIDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

T-SB-0014-11 Rev — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.

394 — SUSPENSION:REAR

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT. *TT

395 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION PLATE WASHER. *TT

SU00300 — SUSPENSION:REAR

SUBJECT REGARDING PART NUMBER CHANGES MADE TO THE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLIES AND SUSPENSION SUPPORT NUTS. *TT

EL00300 — POWER TRAIN

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SLIGHT, INTERMITTENT RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE SPEEDOMETER OR TACHOMETER NEEDLE NEAR ZERO DURING THIE FIRST FEW MILES OF TRAVEL. *TT

ST00100 — SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *TT

EG00899 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE AND OR A MIL ON CONDITION IN WHICH A SINGLE CYLINDER MISFIRE CODE, OR CODES ARE PRESENT. *TT

BO01499 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

SUBJECT ON IMPROVING THE ADJUSTMENT FEEL OF THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRIOR FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT

EG00899 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

SOME VEHICLES (STARTING VIN 2T1BR1#E*XC112979 AND ENDING VIN 2T1BR1#E*XC162200) MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE AND OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON CONDITION. *TT

AX00899 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

CERTAIN TMMC BUILT VEHICLES WITH PLANT CODE C IN THE VIN STARTING WITH VIN 2T1BR12E7XC163080 WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH A PRODUCTION LINE (FACTORY) INSTALLED RS3000 SECURITY SYSTEM. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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