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1999 Toyota Corolla Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Tires — runs 2.8× the fleet median for that category across the 390 model-years tracked on this site.
155Complaints
4Recalls
24Crashes
5Fires
20Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Tires (8.4% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Tires complaints here are 2.8× the median for that category across the 390 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Tires13 · 8.4%not available
Air Bags:frontal12 · 7.7%not available
Vehicle Speed Control12 · 7.7%not available
Tires:tread/belt7 · 4.5%not available
Suspension6 · 3.9%not available
Air Bags6 · 3.9%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

TIRES13 · 8.4%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL12 · 7.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12 · 7.7%
TIRES:TREAD/BELT7 · 4.5%
SUSPENSION6 · 3.9%
Unspecified / other6 · 3.9%
AIR BAGS6 · 3.9%
STEERING6 · 3.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS5 · 3.2%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL5 · 3.2%

Percentages are the share of the 155 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 08E050000 · 2008 · reported 08/11/2008

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E065000 · 2006 · reported 07/17/2006

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E026000 · 2006 · reported 03/23/2006

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER TIRES, SIZE P175/65/R14. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A NOISE COMING…”NHTSA complaint 10272488 — filed 06/01/2009 · TIRES
“TIRES WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AFTER 10.000 MILES ONLY DESPITE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED CARE. ALL 4 TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.”NHTSA complaint 10059914 — filed 02/27/2004 · TIRES
“THE TIRES POPPED HOLES ALL OVER IT AS THOUGH IT EXPLODED. THEY RIPPED APART LIKE THEY WERE TIRES THAT HAD RETREADS PUT ON THEM. WE…”NHTSA complaint 749662 — filed 08/02/2001 · TIRES

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Corolla?

Tires issues are the most-reported category, cited in 13 of 155 NHTSA complaints (8.4%), followed by air bags:frontal (12), vehicle speed control (12), tires:tread/belt (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1999 Toyota Corolla have?

155 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 24 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 20 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 1999 Toyota Corolla have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08E050000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Toyota Corolla's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.