1999 TOYOTA CAMRY

2 recalls — 50 complaints

09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 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.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
42,540 vehicles affected
01V012000 Jan 16, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL AND V6 ENGINES, AND BUILT AT ONE OF TWO LINES AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HOUSING COULD BE DEFORMED AT THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR-TO-THROTTLE BODY CONNECTION. THE ACCELERATOR INNER-CABLE COULD WEAR AWAY AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
53,061 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 22, 2021
aftermarket drive side corner light will not stay on and work
SEAT BELTS Dec 21, 2021
Front passenger seatbelt does not latch.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 25, 2021
The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the headlights were dim while driving the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the headlights were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E025000 (Exterior Lighting) which she linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 24, 2019
THE VEHICLE UPON START HAD GOT HEAVY. IT WOULD ONLY INCH UPON HEAVY ACCELERATION. THEN SUDDENLY AT TURNING, RETAINED NORMALITY AND BURST FORWARD
Crash
ENGINE Apr 24, 2019
THE VEHICLE UPON START HAD GOT HEAVY. IT WOULD ONLY INCH UPON HEAVY ACCELERATION. THEN SUDDENLY AT TURNING, RETAINED NORMALITY AND BURST FORWARD
Crash
SEAT BELTS Feb 26, 2019
I TURNED ON REAR DEFROST AND WITHIN FEW SECONDS BACK SEAT WAS ON FIRE. WINDOW BURNT SEAT AND SEAT BELT ALSO BURNED HAND. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL CAUSE. I FIGURED A FUSE WOULD BLOW PRIOR TO A FIRE INSIDE CAR. HAD I BEEN ON FWY I WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN LUCKY GAS TANK IS INCHES BELOW FIRE .
Fire 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 26, 2019
I TURNED ON REAR DEFROST AND WITHIN FEW SECONDS BACK SEAT WAS ON FIRE. WINDOW BURNT SEAT AND SEAT BELT ALSO BURNED HAND. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL CAUSE. I FIGURED A FUSE WOULD BLOW PRIOR TO A FIRE INSIDE CAR. HAD I BEEN ON FWY I WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN LUCKY GAS TANK IS INCHES BELOW FIRE .
Fire 1 injured
SEATS Feb 26, 2019
I TURNED ON REAR DEFROST AND WITHIN FEW SECONDS BACK SEAT WAS ON FIRE. WINDOW BURNT SEAT AND SEAT BELT ALSO BURNED HAND. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL CAUSE. I FIGURED A FUSE WOULD BLOW PRIOR TO A FIRE INSIDE CAR. HAD I BEEN ON FWY I WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN LUCKY GAS TANK IS INCHES BELOW FIRE .
Fire 1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 14, 2017
THE HEAD LIGHT HAVE VERY LOW ILLUMINATION AND BARELY LOOK LIKE THEY ARE ACTUALLY ON AT NIGHT. THIS IS HAS BEEN A MAJOR SAFETY RISK TO DRIVE THIS CAR AT NIGHT. TOYOTA NEED TO RECALL THESE HEADLIGHTS AND FIX THE DESIGN FLAW,
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 14, 2017
FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND WE HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WAS THE GAS CAP. OUR MECHANIC HAS TRIED MANY SOLUTIONS TO REPAIR THIS AND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LATER, WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM TO THIS VEHICLE - THE EVAPORATION VAPOR CANISTER. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS PIECE WAS PART OF A LAWSUIT AGAINST TOYOTA THAT TOYOTA LOST. WE CAN NOT AFFORD TO PAY OVER $400 FOR A PART SO THAT IT PASSES INSPECTION. ESPECIALLY WHEN TOYOTA KNEW THIS PART WAS A PROBLEM. TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR OF THIS PART.
STEERING Jul 18, 2017
CAR PULLS TO LEFT AFTER NEW TIRES , 3 DIFFERENT ALIGNMENT CHECKS. WENT ON-LINE AND DISCOVERED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND FEW SOLUTIONS. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND LITTLE HELP FROM DEALERS. YOU HAVE TO MAINTAIN CONSTANT PRESSURE ON WHEEL WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TO STAY IN LANE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 25, 2017
FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND WE HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WAS THE GAS CAP. OUR MECHANIC HAS TRIED MANY SOLUTIONS TO REPAIR THIS AND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS LATER, WE ARE NOW BEING TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM TO THIS VEHICLE - THE EVAPORATION VAPOR CANISTER. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS PIECE WAS PART OF A LAWSUIT AGAINST TOYOTA THAT TOYOTA LOST. WE CAN NOT AFFORD TO PAY OVER $400 FOR A PART SO THAT IT PASSES INSPECTION. ESPECIALLY WHEN TOYOTA KNEW THIS PART WAS A PROBLEM. TOYOTA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR OF THIS PART.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 7, 2017
WHILE GOING SHOPPING TO GET OUR WEEKEND NEWSPAPERS,OUR CAR EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AND WOULD NOT STOP.THE ONLY WE HAD TO STOP IT WAS TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK WHILE MOVING FORWARD.THE CAR WENT OVER A CURB.
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 2, 2016
I ONLY HAD MY 1999 CAMRY FOR 5 DAYS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY DOING ABOUT 35 MPH. I WAS GOING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE WHEN THE WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULDN'T TURN. I TRIED TO STOP BUT COULDN'T AND RAN DIRECTLY INTO THE CONCRETE MEDIAN CAUSING ME TO SPIN AROUND AND THEN HIT THE MEDIAN AGAIN. BOTH AIR BAGS CAME OUT AND MY CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOT WHERE IT WAS DECLARED "TOTALED." NO ONE OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY WAS DAMAGED. I HAD MY CAR FOR ONLY 5 DAYS AND IT MALFUNCTIONED. *TR
Crash
AIR BAGS Nov 2, 2016
I ONLY HAD MY 1999 CAMRY FOR 5 DAYS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY DOING ABOUT 35 MPH. I WAS GOING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE WHEN THE WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULDN'T TURN. I TRIED TO STOP BUT COULDN'T AND RAN DIRECTLY INTO THE CONCRETE MEDIAN CAUSING ME TO SPIN AROUND AND THEN HIT THE MEDIAN AGAIN. BOTH AIR BAGS CAME OUT AND MY CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOT WHERE IT WAS DECLARED "TOTALED." NO ONE OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY WAS DAMAGED. I HAD MY CAR FOR ONLY 5 DAYS AND IT MALFUNCTIONED. *TR
Crash
STEERING Nov 2, 2016
I ONLY HAD MY 1999 CAMRY FOR 5 DAYS. I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY DOING ABOUT 35 MPH. I WAS GOING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE WHEN THE WHEEL LOCKED AND I COULDN'T TURN. I TRIED TO STOP BUT COULDN'T AND RAN DIRECTLY INTO THE CONCRETE MEDIAN CAUSING ME TO SPIN AROUND AND THEN HIT THE MEDIAN AGAIN. BOTH AIR BAGS CAME OUT AND MY CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOT WHERE IT WAS DECLARED "TOTALED." NO ONE OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY WAS DAMAGED. I HAD MY CAR FOR ONLY 5 DAYS AND IT MALFUNCTIONED. *TR
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 30, 2016
I WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY DOING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS I DRIVING AROUND A CURVE. I DROVE INTO THE LEFT CEMENT BARRIER, CAR SPUN AROUND AND HIT THE BARRIER AGAIN. I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR AND DIDN'T EVEN HAVE IT FOR 5 DAYS! THE CAR WAS TOWED AND SALVAGED. *TR
Crash
STEERING Oct 30, 2016
I WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY DOING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS I DRIVING AROUND A CURVE. I DROVE INTO THE LEFT CEMENT BARRIER, CAR SPUN AROUND AND HIT THE BARRIER AGAIN. I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR AND DIDN'T EVEN HAVE IT FOR 5 DAYS! THE CAR WAS TOWED AND SALVAGED. *TR
Crash
AIR BAGS Oct 30, 2016
I WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY DOING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS I DRIVING AROUND A CURVE. I DROVE INTO THE LEFT CEMENT BARRIER, CAR SPUN AROUND AND HIT THE BARRIER AGAIN. I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR AND DIDN'T EVEN HAVE IT FOR 5 DAYS! THE CAR WAS TOWED AND SALVAGED. *TR
Crash
AIR BAGS Sep 16, 2016
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH FLASHES. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED NUMEROUS TIMES BY AN AUTHORIZED TOYOTA SERVICE DEALER AND THEY USED TO MESS WITH SOME WIRES UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT UNTIL THE LIGHT STOPPED FLASHING. THAT FIX LAST FOR A FEW MONTHS AND THEN THE FLASHING LIGHT RETURNS. THIS SITUATION HAS NEVER BEEN RESOLVED WHICH LEAVES ME TO WONDER IF I HAVE AIR BAG PROTECTION OR NOT. LUCKILY I HAVE HAD NO MAJOR ACCIDENTS ,FOR I SUSPICION THAT IF I DID THOSE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. I NEED TO RESOLVE THIS SAFETY ISSUE !
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Jul 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OFF CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE RPM WAS EXTREMELY HIGH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000. ...UPDATED 09/12/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM TURNED OUT TO PIECE OF PAPER MANAGED TO GET PAST THE AIR FILTER AND THROTTLE BODY AND JAMMED THE THROTTLE PLATE. THERE WAS NO SYSTEM FAILURE. THE CONSUMER WISHED TO WITHDRAW HIS COMPLAINT. UPDATED 10/18/16.*JB
STEERING Apr 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMAINED STUCK AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Apr 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMAINED STUCK AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND ONLY THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
POWER TRAIN Dec 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT LEVER FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
ENGINE Nov 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, FLAMES ENGULFED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 14, 2014
1999 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4CYL STARTER FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM FLYWHEEL CAUSING FIRE. THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING BURNING IT OUT AND ALSO BURNING THE POSITIVE CABLE TO THE BATTERY. DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. I WAS SITTING PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE RADIO AND THE AIR ON WHEN I OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE THEN STARTED TO COME INTO THE CAR THRU THE AIR CONDITIONING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF BUT THE SMOKE CONTINUED AND THE FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED. AFTER LOOKING AT THE INTERNET THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE WITH MULTIPLE POSTINGS. I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL ON THIS. IT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. MY INSURER SAID THAT MY CLAIM WILL BE DENIED DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO HE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
Fire
ENGINE Oct 14, 2014
1999 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4CYL STARTER FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM FLYWHEEL CAUSING FIRE. THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING BURNING IT OUT AND ALSO BURNING THE POSITIVE CABLE TO THE BATTERY. DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. I WAS SITTING PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE RADIO AND THE AIR ON WHEN I OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE THEN STARTED TO COME INTO THE CAR THRU THE AIR CONDITIONING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF BUT THE SMOKE CONTINUED AND THE FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED. AFTER LOOKING AT THE INTERNET THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE WITH MULTIPLE POSTINGS. I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL ON THIS. IT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. MY INSURER SAID THAT MY CLAIM WILL BE DENIED DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO HE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 14, 2014
1999 TOYOTA CAMRY LE 4CYL STARTER FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM FLYWHEEL CAUSING FIRE. THE STARTER KEPT RUNNING BURNING IT OUT AND ALSO BURNING THE POSITIVE CABLE TO THE BATTERY. DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. I WAS SITTING PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE RADIO AND THE AIR ON WHEN I OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE THEN STARTED TO COME INTO THE CAR THRU THE AIR CONDITIONING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF BUT THE SMOKE CONTINUED AND THE FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED. AFTER LOOKING AT THE INTERNET THIS SEEMS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN ISSUE WITH MULTIPLE POSTINGS. I HAVE NOT SEEN A RECALL ON THIS. IT NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. MY INSURER SAID THAT MY CLAIM WILL BE DENIED DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE. TOYOTA NEEDS TO HE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
Fire
ENGINE Jun 10, 2014
1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE PROBLEMS AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE WAITING FOR HIS WIFE, WITH THE ENGINE IDLING, WITH THE GEAR IN PARK AND THE A/C ON HIGH, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED ABRUPTLY AND WITHIN 2-3 SECONDS, THERE WAS A LOUD A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. HE IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, EXITED THE VEHICLE, AND LOOKED UNDER IT. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED OIL ON THE PAVEMENT. THE ENGINE HAD THROWN A ROD THROUGH THE PAN. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE. *JB
ENGINE Apr 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 9, 2014
THIS CAR IS DEFINETLY A LEMON IVE PUT MORE MONEY INTO THAN THE CAR IS WORTH AND STILL DOESNT WORK THE DEALER ROCK CHEVROLET KNEW OF ISSUES WITH THIS CAR BUT STILL SOLD IT TRIED TO HAVE IT FIXED THRU THEM BUT THEY WERE RUDE AND WOULDNT DO IT. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 9, 2014
THIS CAR IS DEFINETLY A LEMON IVE PUT MORE MONEY INTO THAN THE CAR IS WORTH AND STILL DOESNT WORK THE DEALER ROCK CHEVROLET KNEW OF ISSUES WITH THIS CAR BUT STILL SOLD IT TRIED TO HAVE IT FIXED THRU THEM BUT THEY WERE RUDE AND WOULDNT DO IT. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 9, 2014
THIS CAR IS DEFINETLY A LEMON IVE PUT MORE MONEY INTO THAN THE CAR IS WORTH AND STILL DOESNT WORK THE DEALER ROCK CHEVROLET KNEW OF ISSUES WITH THIS CAR BUT STILL SOLD IT TRIED TO HAVE IT FIXED THRU THEM BUT THEY WERE RUDE AND WOULDNT DO IT. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 7, 2014
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY SPED UP WITHOUT ME PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO TAKE OFF BUT SUBSIDED AFTER A FEW SECONDS. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 14, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND CRASHED INTO THREE POLES BEFORE FINALLY CRASHING INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED AS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 2/26/14*CN UPDATED 03/07/14
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY May 2, 2013
I WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 45 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER CAR RAN A STOP SIGN. I T-BONED THE OTHER CAR AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF. MY BREAST BONE WAS BROKEN DUE TO MY BODY'S IMPACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. I AM ONLY REPORTING THIS INCIDENT NOW BECAUSE OF AN ARTICLE I READ ABOUT AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING DURING ACCIDENTS. *TR
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS May 2, 2013
I WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 45 MPH, WHEN ANOTHER CAR RAN A STOP SIGN. I T-BONED THE OTHER CAR AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF. MY BREAST BONE WAS BROKEN DUE TO MY BODY'S IMPACT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. I AM ONLY REPORTING THIS INCIDENT NOW BECAUSE OF AN ARTICLE I READ ABOUT AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING DURING ACCIDENTS. *TR
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 11, 2013
HEADED SOUTH ON INTERSTATE WHEN BURST INTO FLAME. *TR
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Mar 11, 2013
REAR TAIL LIGHT HOUSING MELTED FROM THE HEAT OF THE BULB. BULB HAD BEEN CHANGED HALF OF DOZEN TIMES SINCE WE BOUGHT CAR. IT WAS A TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED CAR WITH 35000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT WAS BOUGHT.IT IS ONLY THE RIGHT SIDE REAR TAILLIGHT THAT HAS BEEN EFFECTED.IT SEEMS THAT THE BULBS BURN OUT MORE CONSISTENTLY NOW. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 15, 2012
MY DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING NORTH AT 40 MPH, AND SHE TURNED AROUND BRIEFLY TO CHECK IF HER LITTLE BROTHER WAS BUCKLED IN HIS SEAT BELT. WHEN SHE TURN BACK AROUND THE CAR WAS ON THE CURVE AND SHE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD TO STOP THE CAR, BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND PRECEDED TO ACCELERATE. SHE WENT THROUGH PARTIALLY TWO BRICK WALLS, KNOCKED DOWN A STOP AND STREET SIGN, AND THE CAR FLIPPED A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE CAR ENDED UP LANDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, LEAVING THE CAR LEFT SIDE UP. MY DAUGHTER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND HER KNEES WERE CUT FROM THE GLASS OF THE WINDOW IN A RESULT OF THE CAR CRASHING. LUCKILY, MY SON SUFFERED NO INJURIES. I AM VERY CONCERNED, WHY DID THE BRAKES FAIL IN MY DAUGHTER'S ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TR
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 15, 2012
MY DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING NORTH AT 40 MPH, AND SHE TURNED AROUND BRIEFLY TO CHECK IF HER LITTLE BROTHER WAS BUCKLED IN HIS SEAT BELT. WHEN SHE TURN BACK AROUND THE CAR WAS ON THE CURVE AND SHE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD TO STOP THE CAR, BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND PRECEDED TO ACCELERATE. SHE WENT THROUGH PARTIALLY TWO BRICK WALLS, KNOCKED DOWN A STOP AND STREET SIGN, AND THE CAR FLIPPED A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE CAR ENDED UP LANDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, LEAVING THE CAR LEFT SIDE UP. MY DAUGHTER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND HER KNEES WERE CUT FROM THE GLASS OF THE WINDOW IN A RESULT OF THE CAR CRASHING. LUCKILY, MY SON SUFFERED NO INJURIES. I AM VERY CONCERNED, WHY DID THE BRAKES FAIL IN MY DAUGHTER'S ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TR
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 15, 2012
MY DAUGHTER WAS TRAVELING NORTH AT 40 MPH, AND SHE TURNED AROUND BRIEFLY TO CHECK IF HER LITTLE BROTHER WAS BUCKLED IN HIS SEAT BELT. WHEN SHE TURN BACK AROUND THE CAR WAS ON THE CURVE AND SHE SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS SHE COULD TO STOP THE CAR, BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AND PRECEDED TO ACCELERATE. SHE WENT THROUGH PARTIALLY TWO BRICK WALLS, KNOCKED DOWN A STOP AND STREET SIGN, AND THE CAR FLIPPED A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE CAR ENDED UP LANDING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, LEAVING THE CAR LEFT SIDE UP. MY DAUGHTER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND HER KNEES WERE CUT FROM THE GLASS OF THE WINDOW IN A RESULT OF THE CAR CRASHING. LUCKILY, MY SON SUFFERED NO INJURIES. I AM VERY CONCERNED, WHY DID THE BRAKES FAIL IN MY DAUGHTER'S ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TR
Crash 1 injured
TIRES Sep 13, 2012
ON 8-27-2011, SET OF 5 NEW MICHELIN DESTINY TIRE P205/65R-15 92T BSW (4 FOR DRIVING WHEELS & 1 FOR SPARE WHEEL) WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED ON 1999 CAMRY V6, MILEAGE WAS 97163 MILES. ON 9-9-2012, A BUBBLE WAS NOTICED ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. ON 9-11-2012, THE BUBBLED TIRE BLOWOUT WHILE WAS DRIVING TO TIRE SHOP FOR INSPECTION OF POSSIBLE TIRE DEFECTIVE, BUT NOT AT BUBBLED SPOT, MILEAGE WAS AT 107467 MILES. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED DAMAGE THE ALLOY WHEEL, FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER AND MUD FLASH ON DRIVER SIDE. REMOVED THE BLOWOUT TIRE WITH THE SPARE TIRE, CONTINUED DRIVING TO THE TIRE STORE AND PURCHASED NEW MICHELIN DESTINY TIRE P205/65R-15 92T BSW TIRE FOR REPLACEMENT. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PARKED HER VEHICLE SHE APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HER PERSONAL MECHANIC AND SHE WAS INFORMED THE IDLE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE RECURRED 1 YEAR LATER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 67,000. UPDATED 07/06/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SHE HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. UPDATED 08/06/12
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 6, 2012
MY DAUGHTER WAS ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL ON THE MORNING OF 3/28/2012, WHEN OUR 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. MY DAUGHTER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PRESSING THE BRAKE AS HARD AS SHE COULD BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. SHE PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE'S RPM'S WENT TO THE MAXIMUM. THE CAR AT THAT POINT MUST HAVE BLOWN A PISTON ROD OR VALVE, OIL WAS SPRAYING INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SHE MADE AN ATTEMPT TO BUMP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO SEE IF IT WOULD RELEASE. THE CAR WAS STALLED ON A MAIN STREET WITH EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON. SHE AGAIN TRIED TO START THE CAR AND RPM'S WENT TO THE MAX AND THE AT THAT POINT SMOKE STARTED RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SEVERAL PEOPLE CAME TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND TRIED TO HELP TRAFFIC MOVE AROUND THE VEHICLE. I ARRIVED AT MY DAUGHTERS LOCATION AND WITH THE HELP OF OTHERS PUSHED THE CAR SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET INTO A RESIDENTIAL DRIVE WAY. I HAVE NOW TOWED THE CAR BACK TO MY HOME AND NEED HELP TO DETERMINE WHAT THE ROOT CAUSE FOR THIS FAILURE WAS. I AM VERY RELUCTANT TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THIS VEHICLE KNOWING THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. AS I REVIEW OTHER VEHICLE ACCELERATION COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL, I WANT OTHER 1999 CAMRY OWNERS TO BE AWARE THAT THIS TYPE OF ACCELERATION PROBLEM CAN AND DOES OCCUR. WE ARE VERY LUCKY OUR DAUGHTER DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES OR CAUSE ANY DEATHS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FINAL MILEAGE IS AT AROUND 162,000. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 6, 2012
MY DAUGHTER WAS ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL ON THE MORNING OF 3/28/2012, WHEN OUR 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY STARTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. MY DAUGHTER TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY PRESSING THE BRAKE AS HARD AS SHE COULD BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. SHE PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE'S RPM'S WENT TO THE MAXIMUM. THE CAR AT THAT POINT MUST HAVE BLOWN A PISTON ROD OR VALVE, OIL WAS SPRAYING INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SHE MADE AN ATTEMPT TO BUMP THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO SEE IF IT WOULD RELEASE. THE CAR WAS STALLED ON A MAIN STREET WITH EMERGENCY FLASHERS ON. SHE AGAIN TRIED TO START THE CAR AND RPM'S WENT TO THE MAX AND THE AT THAT POINT SMOKE STARTED RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SEVERAL PEOPLE CAME TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND TRIED TO HELP TRAFFIC MOVE AROUND THE VEHICLE. I ARRIVED AT MY DAUGHTERS LOCATION AND WITH THE HELP OF OTHERS PUSHED THE CAR SEVERAL HUNDRED FEET INTO A RESIDENTIAL DRIVE WAY. I HAVE NOW TOWED THE CAR BACK TO MY HOME AND NEED HELP TO DETERMINE WHAT THE ROOT CAUSE FOR THIS FAILURE WAS. I AM VERY RELUCTANT TO MAKE REPAIRS TO THIS VEHICLE KNOWING THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. AS I REVIEW OTHER VEHICLE ACCELERATION COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL, I WANT OTHER 1999 CAMRY OWNERS TO BE AWARE THAT THIS TYPE OF ACCELERATION PROBLEM CAN AND DOES OCCUR. WE ARE VERY LUCKY OUR DAUGHTER DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES OR CAUSE ANY DEATHS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FINAL MILEAGE IS AT AROUND 162,000. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES AND SHIFTING GEARS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND BOTH KNEES AFTER THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE POLICE WERE CALLED AND A REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND PENDING AN INVESTIGATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000. UPDATED 10/12/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. ON AUGUST 31, 2011 HIS WIFE DROVE FORWARD AND MOVED TO THE RIGHT TO GET NEAR A CURB, BEFORE BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE, SHE THEN SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE AND BACKED INTO THE PARKING SPACE, BUT THEN REALIZED SHE WASN'T CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE CURB. SHE SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, DROVE FORWARD ABOUT 15 FEET AND SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. EACH OF THESE SHIFTS REQUIRED HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN SHE REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS, CRASHING INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. AFTER THE SECOND ACCIDENT, THE VEHICLE DEEMED TOTAL AND SOLD FOR SALVAGE. UPDATED 10/26/11
Crash 1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Apr 5, 2011
MY HUSBAND WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR OF MY 1999 CAMRY AND IT BROKE OFF IN HIS HAND. NOW IT I CANNOT GET IN THE DOOR IF AN EMERGENCY OCCURS, I FEEL UNSAFE WHEN GETTING IN MY CAR AT NIGHT, PARTICULARLY WHEN I HAVE TO WORK LATE ,AT A MALL OR THE GROCERY STORE. IT IS GOING TO COST $150 OR MORE TO REPLACE THIS HANDLE. I DON'T THINK WE SHOULD HAVE TO DO THAT WHEN I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL CAMRY OWNERS AND THEY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND TOYOTA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS. THEY NEED TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR NOTHING BECAUSE I AM IN DANGER EVERYTIME I HAVE TO ENTER MY CAR. IN ADDITION, HAVING TO OPEN THE DOOR BY GRASPING THE METAL PART AND THEN STICKING MY HAND UNDERNEATH, CAN INJURE MY HAND. THIS MAY NOT SEEM LIKE A SAFETY CONCERN TO THEM BUT IT IS TO ME. *TR