1999 Toyota Camry Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 501 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,988miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Toyota Camry, 1% of the 501 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,988 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.
“Toyota has long ignored safety in favor of show. Our 1999 Camry has a key fob with three buttons, only one working. The problem is that the 'security' system (1) keeps the engine from starting and, (2) more ominously, locks us out of the car. My daughter, with her baby, started the car, stepped out to let it cool in the phoenix summer, and was locked out. Fortunately, I was close and, fortunately, she took her baby out with her. Over the years, I've asked Toyota to fix its security mess. Nothing but mild apologies. This endangerment has plagued me and my family for 10 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10306098, filed 2010-02, 2,000 miles“Experiencing this problem on 1999 Toyota Camry component: structure:door assembly:latches and locks power door lock system can failed, causing the contacts to weld , and resulting in door lock solenoid damage, with failure of the door to lock or unlock, even under manual operation. Consequence: if the door fails to open after ecu failure, vehicle occupants would have increased difficulty exiting the vehicle in an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #10248031, filed 2008-11, 56,566 miles“1999 Toyota Camry driver's door handle broke off on opening the door (without using excessive force). This could be a hazard if someone needed entrance to the car in an emergency. The handle is a surprisingly thin plastic. The Toyota mechanic told me it was a known problem. An independent repair shop said the same.”
NHTSA complaint #10005603, filed 2003-02, 69,411 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 7 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 31 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
| 1992 | 89 | 16% |
| 1991 | 7 | 5% |
| 1990 | 19 | 14% |
| 1989 | 15 | 13% |
| 1988 | 6 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Camry
110 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
65 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsTires
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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