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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
90–25K
2125–50K
3050–75K
4475–100K
35100–150K
25150K+
164 reports with mileage · 436 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 112 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 92 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 83 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
64 crash reports31 fire reports35 injury reports
What owners actually said
600 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 1999
Steering
CAR DRIFTS TO LEFT AT ALL SPEEDS. REPORTED TO DEALER TWICE. 1ST TIME, ON 7/20/98 AT 3,300 MILES. DEALER CLAIMED STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER AND THEY REALIGNED IT. ALSO, DEALER STATED THAT AIR PRESSURE WAS UNEVEN IN ALL TIRES AND THEY CORRECTED THIS. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR, THEY HAD PUT 32 LBS IN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, 30 LBS I…
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CAR DRIFTS TO LEFT AT ALL SPEEDS. REPORTED TO DEALER TWICE. 1ST TIME, ON 7/20/98 AT 3,300 MILES. DEALER CLAIMED STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER AND THEY REALIGNED IT. ALSO, DEALER STATED THAT AIR PRESSURE WAS UNEVEN IN ALL TIRES AND THEY CORRECTED THIS. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR, THEY HAD PUT 32 LBS IN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, 30 LBS IN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE, AND 34 LBS IN THE TWO REAR TIRES. COMPLAINED IMMEDIATELY THAT THE CAR STILL DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. DEALER RESCHEDULED FOR 8/10/98 AND CAR WAS THEN SERVICED WITH 3,955 MILES. DEALER CLAIMED THEY CHECKED FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND THEN ROTATED TIRES TO CORRECT FOR A RADIAL PULL. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIRES AND STATED THEY WOULD CORRECT THEMSELVES AFTER A FEW HUNDRED MILES WERE PUT ON WITH THE NEW ROTATION. TIRES WERE THEN ROTATED BY THE SAME DEALER AT 9,824 MILES ON 3/10/99, AND THE DRIFT TO THE LEFT IS AS BAD AS EVER. I BELIEVE SOMETHING OTHER THAN A RADIAL PULL IS WRONG.
NHTSA ODI #709448
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 1999
Structure
WHEN THERE ARE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEATS, AND VEHICLEGOES OVER A SPEED BUMP, THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE HITS THE GROUND. *AK
NHTSA ODI #843786
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 1999
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #709167
Mileage unknown · Jul 23, 1999
Wheels
THE RIGHT MAG WHEEL HAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE DEALER HAS TOLD OWNER THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #843087
Mileage unknown · Jul 22, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CAR CAME TO FULL STOP AND WITH FOOT ON BRAKES THE CAR MADE A GRINDING NOISE, AND THEN VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD .CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER.BEEN HAVING BRAKES PROBLEM SINCE MILEAGE AT 217. *AK
NHTSA ODI #843049
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 1999
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH A TRUCK PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FELL OUT AND DIDN'T INFLATE. *AK *ML
NHTSA ODI #842642
Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 1999
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT WITH FOOT APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING A COLLISION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS *AK
NHTSA ODI #842245
Mileage unknown · Jul 1, 1999
Air BagsCrashFireInjury
CAMRY TRAVELING E/B ON 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY. LATE MODEL BUICK SKYLARK TRAVELING W/B TURNED LEFT AT CROSSOVER INTO PATH OF CAMRY. IMPACT AT 45 MPH. MODERATE TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO BOTH DOORS OF BUICK. BUICK WAS PUSHED INTO CONCRETE FILLED STEEL POST DOING MODERATE TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO LEFT SIDE OF CAR AND BENDING POST ABOUT 20-…
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CAMRY TRAVELING E/B ON 4 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY. LATE MODEL BUICK SKYLARK TRAVELING W/B TURNED LEFT AT CROSSOVER INTO PATH OF CAMRY. IMPACT AT 45 MPH. MODERATE TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO BOTH DOORS OF BUICK. BUICK WAS PUSHED INTO CONCRETE FILLED STEEL POST DOING MODERATE TO SEVERE DAMAGE TO LEFT SIDE OF CAR AND BENDING POST ABOUT 20-30 DEGREES. THERE WAS NO BRAKING BY CAMRY DRIVER. MY QUESTION IS SIMPLE-- SHOULD CAMRY AIRBAG HAVE EMPLOYED? *AK
NHTSA ODI #708132
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE STALLED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHILE PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE STARTED RIGHT BACK UP, CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *ET
NHTSA ODI #782384
Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 1999
Seat Belts
CONSUMER STATE THAT WHEN VEHICLE IS ON THE INCLINE POSSITION CONSUME IS UNABLE TO PULL THE SEAT BELT OUT BECAUSE IT'S LOCK UP AND THIS ONLY ON THAT POSSITION.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED CAUSING STEERING VIBRATION AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT.
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NHTSA investigations
2
PE02079 · Engine Compartment Fire
Opened Oct 22, 2002 · Closed Mar 18, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
ODI'S DATA ANALYSIS FOUND THE FIRES RATES TO BE CONSISTENTLY LOW AND EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AMONG SIX MODEL YEARS AND SIX DIFFERENT ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS.ODI EXAMINED A VARIETY OF ROOT CAUSES, THOSE BEING DETONATION (RESULTING IN OIL PAN PUNCTURE FROM CONNECTING ROD), STARTER FIRES, VARIOUS FUEL RELATED FIRES, LEAKING OIL FILTERS, WIRING ISSUES, IMPROPER REPAIRS AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.NONE OF THE ISSUES EXAMINED HAD REPORTS THAT INDICATED A TREND WHEN NORMALIZED FOR POPULATON AND EXPOSURE.SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR FULL DETAILS.
DP02004 · Engine Seizure
Opened Apr 30, 2002 · Closed Jun 20, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
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