1999 Toyota Corolla engine problems

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 Oct 10, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 109 miles · NC

My car is 9 yrs old, 109,000 miles it's on the lower end of the recommendation mileage for the year of the car. On 9/3/08 first day the check engine light ever came on. I got nervous went to advanced auto parts and they checked the light, it showed something was wrong with the air flow. Check engine light went out after 3 days. Brought it to toyota for repairs of some other items and mentioned the check engine light going on and then off. They checked it but wasn't sure if it was reading correctly. 4 days later came back on again and went out 3 days later. 2 days passed and then it came back on again and remained on ever since. I brought it back and they told me it was a charcoal canister failure and it would cost $450, I was upset because I just got $968 worth of repairs and maintenance done. I always keep up on my maintenance work/oil changes. Is this a faulty part from toyota? I've never heard of this going and if it is normal after so many years/miles then why is it so expensive and hard to find or repair? I heard only toyota has the part which was quoted to me as $232. So if I don't pay $450 my vehicle won't pass inspection/emission test. Can someone help!

Filed Jan 25, 2007 · Engine · 122,000 miles · NJ

Engine light comes on from time to time on its on due to failures of the charcoal canister/evaporative solenoids. The charcoal canister seems to be a common complaint. The car will run just fine (depending on the type of failure), but if you have emissions testing, the car will fail. Many toyota owners seem to be having this similar trouble due to some flaw in the toyota icu programming. If you search on the net for the similar problem, many links will show up. ----------------- http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/reliability.aspx?year=1999&make=toyota&model=camry&trimid=-1 ----------------- http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/live/toyota/600.html. *jb -----------------

Filed Jul 17, 2006 · Engine · 60,000 miles · VA

Oil light came on at $60,000, kept loosing oil even though I had regular oil changes at the dealership. Found out car is burning oil and it is going to cost me $750 to replace valve seals (which may or may not fix problem). Toyota will not cover this because warranty time is up. I will never buy another toyota!!!

Filed Jun 15, 2005 · Engine, Seat belts · 36,000 miles · MI

My 1999 toyota corolla has its check engine light on for the two years. The code is p0446/0441 and when winter comes it goes away and re appears in summer. I first noticed that around 36000 miles. The dealer says it is a canister problem, but could be something else and I see that there a lot of toyota owners who are seeing the same compliant. Also for the last 2 days I see that the seat belt not put sign start to flash even if you have the seat belt on.

Filed May 9, 2005 · Engine · 62,000 miles · OH

Dt: evap cannister also called a charcol cannister failed at 67000miles on car. The engine check light kept comming on and now the car will not pass inspection. Dealer told her it was due to design flaw in evap cannister. Has not contacted manufacturer yet.

Filed Apr 11, 2005 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MA

Corrosion caused the failure of the driver's side bolt holding the muffler strap on both my 1998 and 1999 toyota corolla in april 2004 and april 2005 respectively. Fortunately I was at low speed in 2004 so the damage wasn't great and in 2005 my wire fail safe prevented an exhaust drop. Stainless steel is required for this fastener or more muffler holding devices.

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Engine · CA

No accidents, all maintenance done as specified in manual. Check engine light on for several months. First time toyota dealer said it was loose gas cap. Came back on. Next time they said it was charcoal canister (cost $736). Light returned. Now they say it is some valve and is going to cost another $700 -800 to fix.

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Engine · CA

I have a 99 toyota corolla ve and it was fine until a week ago when a malfunction indicator lamp lit up. I took my car to a mechanic where the car electronic system was checked. It showed that my car has a evap control system vent control circuit malfunction. According to the mechanics, it would cost me 400-500 dollars to fix it besides a good amount of money just for a diagnostic test. After the check up, the malfunction indicator was off but then come back later. I learned that many other toyota cars have the same problems and also the malfunction indicator light still on even after fixing the problem. This is a problem of a faulty circuit that would not allow the canister to vent and that causes gas to become trapped in the canister and makes it break down. Thus, resulting in the charcoal canister not working properly. I don't know how safe driving my car if the problem persists and it would cause problem with smog check, gas, fire...

Filed Jul 2, 2004 · Engine · 80,500 miles · TN

Purchased my car used on 2002. The car never had any problems until in january 2004, the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. This was at the same time the A/C system needing to be replaced. The A/C system was covered under an extended warranty, however the emission problems were not. I have had problems with the check engine light continually going on and off since this has been replaced. I have taken it back to be checked, the mechanic tells me there is nothing wrong with my car. However, the light continues to arise. The light stayed off for approximately 2-3 months and has now started its on and off again show. The research I have begun has opened my eyes to a whole new world of charcoal canisters being replaced as fast as people change underwear. This replacement cost about $467-/ with labor. As far as I can tell this is the going rate for this job. I am upset to see so many people in the same 'canister' as I and toyota, with whom I love their cars, are not making any adjustments nor standing up to the plate to assist their consumers. I work in a consumer protection agency and know personally how people and businesses take advantage of one another. I ask toyota to look into this problem thoroughly.