1999 Toyota Avalon Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 184,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Toyota Avalon, 3% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 184,300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver's exterior door handle broke off. Took car to dealer, and comments were this happens all the time on toyotas (from more than one person in service department on different dates. Being able to open door quickly can be a safety issue. If this is occurring as frequently as Toyota service representatives LED to believe, why hasn't Toyota does something to correct? The grasping portion of handle is all plastic. Problem could most likely be solved easily with a little reinforcement with a durable material.”
NHTSA complaint #10288828, filed 2009-10, 184,300 miles“Water would enter trunk area whenever it raind or vehicle was being washed after trunk lid was closed. Have taken to dealer at least 3 different times for the problem. Mechanic couild not locate cause of problem or resolve it.”
NHTSA complaint #868358, filed 2000-08“This car sudden accelerates and when you take your foot off the brake goes 10mph. The body trim by the doors is severly worn and Toyota refuses to replace it and says it cannot duplicate the acceleration problem.”
NHTSA complaint #711752, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10123420Oct 27, 2017TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 13% |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 12 | 13% |
| 2013 | 25 | 18% |
| 2012 | 6 | 20% |
| 2011 | 6 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 22 | 6% |
| 2007 | 30 | 12% |
| 2006 | 23 | 6% |
| 2005 | 15 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Avalon
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Toyota Avalon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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