1999 Toyota Camry Problems and Repair Histories

Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
1999	Toyota Camry	30 Camrys, 7.9 months of data per Camry, average 151500 miles71	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs see lemon odds

Toyota in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	142000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	142000	0	Leaking from rear crank seal and oil pump seal

 

Toyota in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	121000		First odometer entry
May	2012	121000	275	Recharged A/C, oil change, MA inspection sticker

 

Toyota in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	106000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	120000	150	Top of radiator developed 12 inch crack. Car was overheating.
May	2012	121000	35	Intake tube was cracked and not aligned properly. Replaced tube. Mileage jumped up and power restored.
Aug	2012	124000	20	Egr modulator went bad. Showing code p0401. Replaced part. Issue resolved.
Dec	2012	126000	80	Hard starting and fuel economy dropping. Replaced spark plugs. Unsure if resolved.
Mar	2013	130000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	124000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	124000	0	Window motor was burned out (for the 4th time) due to the seal in the driver's side door never fitting properly. Window and seal were repaired 4 times before I finally gave up.

 

Toyota in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	188000		First odometer entry
May	2010	191000	500	had leaking fr crank seal. replaced that and timing belt tensioners water pump. Then the rear main seal went bad and I have not been able to drive the car since then. no money for repair. will do the job myself in a couple of weeks
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Mississippi, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	239000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	239000	65	Broken wire, fried compressor. Wire fixed. A/C system compromised. Repair on A/C system held.
Aug	2012	239500	1105	Entire system replaced. Cruise control module replaced.
Dec	2012	241000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	140000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	144000	460	Oil leak from valve cover gasket

 

Toyota in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	154000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	188700	1070	replaced valve cover gaskets, both sides fixed an ABS brake speed sensor problem replaced a front wheel bearing
Mar	2013	193000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2012	125000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	128300	0	Replaced alternator
Apr	2013	130000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	214000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	214000	125	Alternator belt

 

Toyota in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	165000		First odometer entry
Jul	2008	167000	600	Timing belt blew on the highway. Had them replace the water pump while they were at it.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in New Zealand
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	154380		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	161820	441	Car battery charge was too weak to start the car. Alternator needed full overhaul
Mar	2013	169880		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Victoria, Australia
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	80600		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	83080	200	Rear electric passenger window was pulled off mount. Probably caused by glass "sticking" to rubber seal as it doesn't get used very often. Mount/hinge bracket replaced. Consider a normal wear and tear repair of an old vehicle.
Dec	2010	93000	250	Boot release fixed at normal service interval.
Dec	2011	117180		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	113000		First odometer entry
Jul	2008	120000	80	Rear bushing worn out - replaced to reduce interior noise (rattles) and improve ride.
Sep	2010	146000	26	The blower motor resistor failed - so the fan would only run on "HIGH" - replacement of resistor corrected the problem. Resistor appeared to be rusted from AC moisture.
Feb	2012	166000	250	Replaced driver side rear window motor/mechanism - internal parts were broken that made the window loose (it still worked but would move around when open).
Sep	2012	175000	300	Passenger side rear window mechanism failed. Replaced with new part from Toyota. Have replaced both mechanisms for the rear windows in the last year...repair shop said the new part is more robust than the OEM, so it should last.
Mar	2013	181000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	120000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	125000	200	Hole in exhaust patched.

 

Toyota in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	31000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	44000	350	Leaking power steering pump. Not fixed, watching fluid level.
Mar	2013	56000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	163000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	170000	1400	There was a noise in the suspension so I had to have it replaced

 

Toyota in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	106000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	109700	0	Check engine light - problem with catalytic converter. 40 bucks to diagnose, chose not to repair at the current time. Update: reset light and it never returned.
Jan	2012	131000	750	Squealing brakes, warped rotors needed machining.
Oct	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	86000		First odometer entry
May	2008	92000	450	Also, EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve replaced. Charcoal canister replaced (including sensor that is built on to new unit) - couldn't determine if it has a leak or a bad sensor, but cannot order sensor separately anyway.

 

Toyota in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	169000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	170000	412	shift cable broke rotted after I parked car. It would not shift into drive.
Feb	2010	179000	350	Leaking 2 quarts of oil in 2 days. Oil all under engine. Muffler shop put in valve cover gasket but major leak was other seals so I'll go back - still leaks alot but less. They had trouble finding which seals were leaking. Big hole in cat converter pipe. Would have been very costly but shop guy welded it for less than 100 dollars.
Dec	2010	189000	1100	replaced starteer and battery replaced 2 struts one blown bottoming out
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	146000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	155000	200	new rear shocks, one was leaking upon inspection
Nov	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	118000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	136000	300	oil leak

 

Toyota in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	107000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	124000	150	Starter solenoid burnt contacts making starting unreliable. Whole starter removed and replaced as contacts were internal within starter.
Oct	2012	132000	112	Radiator replaced. Old plastic radiator cracked at top. Epoxy tried, but not effective beyond 200 miles or so.
Mar	2013	134000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	104000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	115000	800	broken brake pins and bracket
Oct	2011	117000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	155000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	156000	125	Replaced gas cap, sanded rust from gas filler rim.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	125000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	131000	0	The rear brake pad was misaligned and it was corrected.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	109000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	120000	1200	Needed new struts. Old ones were just worn out after 9 yrs, 120 K miles.
Jun	2009	147000	601	Replace timing belt. Also replaced water pump, since there was indication of very minor leakage.
Feb	2010	163000	109	Replace oxygen sensor
Mar	2010	164000	375	Noted excessive brake dust, brakes worn unevenly, needed pads, machined rotors.
Aug	2010	175000	440	Corrosion in master cylinder caused brake calipers to not release until brakes got hot. O2 sensor replacement
Oct	2010	178000	0	Master cylinder replacement in September had a seal leak. Repair shop replaced (under warranty) master cylinder at no cost.
Jun	2011	197000	180	Air Conditioning/heater blower motor stopped functioning. Unit replaced.
Sep	2011	204000	990	Rear window regulator failure. Parts ordered, but not repaired until a week later. Timing belt replacement
Jan	2012	214000	300	Alternator replacement, battery cable replacement.
Mar	2012	220000	55	Bad wire (overheated) on blower motor for heat/ac blower motor.
Mar	2013	253000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	92380		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	97340	1200	starter motor replacement, alternator replacement
Sep	2008	102300	300	Replace resonator exhaust pipe.
Oct	2010	119440	70	Replaced the valve that directs gas vapour from the gas tank to the engine for burning.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	87000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	89000	150	Water pump siezed taking out timing belt. Completely disabled vehicle No Warning. 87k After tow did work myself changed water pump,timing belt tensioner and idler pulley. Accessory belts and cooling flush. Repair Successful. Was going to do belt @ 90k
Nov	2009	102000	70	Heard Exhaust leak under car. Leak at failed Flex Coupling. Replaced with repair pipe made for this problem, purchased online for $70. Checked Motor Mounts all OK  Heard thump/clunk under rear of car while driving over bumps. Bad rear stabilizer bushings. Easy repair $10. Checked front stabil. bushings all OK Heater blower/fan only operates at high speed,no response on other speeds. Bad Blower Motor Resistor Pack. $15. located pass side under dash against fire wall left side.
Dec	2009	103000	0	Took 20 Min to fill Gas Tank. Gas pump kept clicking off every 10 seconds at 4 different gas stations. Read online about breather hose clogging with spider webs and such. Hose located under car by fuel tank. Just blew it out wth air hose Problem Solved.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	95000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	100000	0	feels like tires badly out of balance, also drivers side front looked low (which it often does and when I or the shop check it- it is normally fine or actually OVER inflated). Shop "said" they checked the air and re-balanced all 4 wheels. Yeah right.
Jul	2010	113000	190	replaced PCV? valve. unable to reset check engine light. code still reads same problem, drives fine. May take to another mechanic later.
May	2012	138500	270	Plus transmission solenoid code, replaced it. Car has always run great even with codes. Brakes put on backwards, squeak.
May	2013	144000	240	every 3rd try she would start, thought it was the battery I just bought (<18mos ago). Battery tested fine. parts store clerk said probably starter. I said no way this is a camry, gotta b a fuse. got home wouldn start at all. it was starter.

 

Toyota in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	165000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	166000	400	There were two problems. 1) brake pads needed to be replaced because of wear and tear and 2) inner tire rods needed to be replaced.
Nov	2011	170500	160	Brake pads wore out and had to replace them
Mar	2012	175000	220	front tire wiggles. replaced tie-rod end.
Sep	2012	184000	0	alignment performed again. completed earlier repair.
Mar	2013	186000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	146000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	159000	800	Engine check light came on. Replaced EGR canister. Turn signal would not work. Replaced turn signal combination switch in steering column.
Apr	2013	186000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Vermont, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	109000		First odometer entry
Oct	2010	116000	440	Went to get car inspected. Exhaust had a hole in it. Could not inspect. Returned a week later to replace front half of exhaust. Repair successful.
Oct	2011	120000	597	Replaced both front strut assemblies. An item related to the EGR valve threw a P0401 code (EGR Valve Malfunction). Replaced part.
Nov	2011	120000	325	"Fried" both ignition coils immediately after leaving a car wash. Car made it home stumbling, then stalled in driveway. Towed to repair shop the next day.
Sep	2012	127000	405	Replaced "intermediate pipe". Snapped off while driving. After replacing intermediate pipe, I personally superglued the loose power window switch panel on driver's door so it wouldn't move around like it has been doing for years.
Mar	2013	130000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	90000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	105000	95	Taillights non-op. Blowing fuses. Shop troubleshot and detected damaged pigtail in right front marker lamp. Picked up repl from salvage yards as Toyota no longer carried OEM part.
Mar	2011	110000	0	Auxiliary 12v outlet was not operating for an extended period. Shop fixed by reattaching loose wire.
Nov	2011	113000	1100	Replaced struts. Replaced front brake pads and rotors.
Mar	2013	122000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	167000		First odometer entry
Feb	2008	167000	1613	Warped head, leaking gasket.
Sep	2008	182000	200	Replaced EGR control.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	78000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	79000	700	CEL signaled bad evap switching valve. Light back on. Suspect it will need a canister replacement, but any of several components could be the problem with this code. Front struts and mounts. Front brake pads, turned rotors.
Aug	2010	79000	350	Replaced evap canister. Cost is after $150 credit for earlier unnecessary (in retrospect) repair.
Jul	2011	82000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	144000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	145000	926	Solenoid in starter motor failed, so that starter was stuck "on" even when key was removed from ignition. Had been occurring maybe once a month for the past 4 months, only on very cold days (never tried removing key from ignition before).
May	2012	165000	850	Radiator developed 3 inch crack in hose at top edge, had to have radiator/thermostat/connecting hoses/coolant replaced.

 

Toyota in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	102000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	155000	25	Battery terminal clamps had to be replace.
Sep	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	150040		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	154380	300	transmission shift cable snapped at connection to the transmission
Jun	2011	156860	250	brake line from front to back
Nov	2011	158560	80	intake for steering fluid was corroded and leaking
Mar	2013	164300		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	164300		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	170500	900	Required rear brakes and emergency cable.
Feb	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	148000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	149000	438	The exhaust flex pipe rusted out. Shop cut off the old flex pipe and welded in a new one. Also, while the car was in the shop, I had the coolant flushed and refilled.
Dec	2009	152000	190	CR player in radio started skipping frequently. This is a common Camry issue. Radio was replaced with an aftermarket radio.
Nov	2010	160300	278	New EGR VSV to correct P0401 code.
Sep	2011	164000	23	We drove the car in late August (it mostly sits in the summer) and noticed the AC was not blowing cold. I checked the system and found it was low on refridgerant. I refilled the system in early Septmeber and now the AC system works fine.
Oct	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	75000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	77000	400	Check Engine light on. replaced various sensors - O2 and exhaust manifold and something else.
Mar	2011	85000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	195000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	196000	0	Oil leaking under car, discovered oil pan is leaking about one quart to 1000 miles. I will monitor the issue until spring. Its too cold to work on it and I cant be without the car for now.
Oct	2011	210000	0	Flex tube under engine on exhaust pipe is broken. Bought cut and repair version from auto parts store. Cut out old flex section and clamped in the new one. May weld later if it leaks.
Jun	2012	222000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Toyota in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	111000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	127500	400	Upper struts were making noise in cold weather.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.