Model year record

1999 Toyota Camry

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 661 owner complaints on file.

Toyota Camry, 1997–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1997–2001 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V012000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
53,061
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-16
Owners notified
2001-02-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE THROTTLE TO RETURN TO IDLE OR REMAIN IN ITS MOST RECENT POSITION REGARDLESS OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal5265,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5287,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3564,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3427,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2966,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2790,100 mi
Tires21144,650 mi
Air bags1880,000 mi
Electrical system18105,000 mi
Unknown or other17132,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1616,000 mi
Suspension: front1532,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1266,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc12—
Suspension1152,000 mi
Visibility: windshield11—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1094,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control962,000 mi
Structure: body9153,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal960,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls976,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic860,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar8—
Steering7135,500 mi
Structure: body: door730,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition6—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood665,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6—
Exterior lighting6110,342 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear6—
Air bags: side/window570,000 mi
Engine5200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system544,000 mi
Equipment564,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights592,000 mi
Seat belts5120,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads589,416 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut5—
Tires: tread/belt519,583 mi
Fuel system, gasoline490,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch469,411 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock4—
Suspension: rear4—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3—
Latches/locks/linkages32,000 mi
Seats3135,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Tires: sidewall3—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk239,450 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash290,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys294,100 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump235,999 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Power train2180,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seat belts: rear/other296,950 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Steering: linkages2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly282,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control296,231 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module160,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables190,000 mi
Electrical system: horn160,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring142,655 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly151,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1100,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery175,000 mi
Fuel system, other1120,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel/propulsion system1220,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Parking brake1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: clutch assembly133,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint180,465 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes1161,058 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic1—
Service brakes, electric121,646 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering: column138,266 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: frame and members160,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Visibility1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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