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1999 Toyota Corolla problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Toyota Corolla is tires, typically around 79,128 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Corolla model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
155
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
69
Worst area
Tires
Fuel economy
26-30mpg
Typical repair
$968

The worst 1999 Toyota Corolla problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Toyota Corolla

Check engine light 11No deployment 9Door locks 7Tire blowout 7Headlights 6

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Toyota Corolla 69

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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1999 Toyota Corolla fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.8L 4‑cylFWD24-2730-3426-30

What 1999 Toyota Corolla owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 13, 2023 · Airbags · GA · crash

I was T boned at a 4 way stop.The force pushed me thru the intersection. Airbag did not deploy.

Filed Jul 14, 2018 · Body · 15 miles · CA

Unknown

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Tires · 40,000 miles · CA · 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.

Filed Oct 12, 2017 · Airbags · KY

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.

Filed Jul 18, 2016 · Engine · 135,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Apr 21, 2016 · Airbags · 315,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

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. As a result, the vehicle accelerated to an estimated 30 MPH and crashed into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a fractured sternum. The front passenger sustained seven facial bone fractures, a fractured nose, free air in her sinus cavity, basilar skull fractures, fractures to both patellas, blood clot in the left leg, pulmonary embolism, and a laceration to the lower lip. Medical attention was required for both the driver and the passenger. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an insurance facility. The failure mileage was approximately 315,000. ....updated 07/05/16 *bf...updated 08/02/16 *bf

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Lights · 130,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota corolla. While driving at approximately 60 MPH at night, both the high beam and low beam headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/31/2016

Filed Dec 27, 2015 · 130,000 miles · CA

The bolt on the serpentine belt tensioner broke off into the block when the car was started.

Filed Jun 2, 2015 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · NY

I installed new rear struts manufactured by monro--in order to connect the brake line hose to the bracket on the strut it was necessary to twist the rubber brake hose a quarter turn to accommodate the improperly manufactured strut bracket- this causes the rubber brake hose to be twisted a quarter turn and is not as it was when originally installed at the factory- this could lead to brake line failure due to the twisted line and stress

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Acceleration · ME · crash

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. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred prior to the crash. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 95,000.

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Questions about the 1999 Toyota Corolla

Is the 1999 Toyota Corolla reliable?

Owners have filed 155 complaints about the 1999 Toyota Corolla, fewer than a typical Corolla model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Toyota Corolla?

Tires, with 22 complaints, typically around 79,128 miles. Next is engine (21).

How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Corolla have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Toyota Corolla have bad tires?

The Toyota Corolla model years with the most tires complaints are 1999 (22 complaints), 2009 (14 complaints) and 2010 (14 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1999 Toyota Corolla get?

Official estimates for the 1999 Toyota Corolla range from 26 to 30 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 24-27 city and 30-34 highway.

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