1999 Toyota Camry Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 5%of 501 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Toyota Camry, 5% of the 501 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Motor regulators for the windows are failing. Lr regulator castled hinge pin mal-formed and dislodged from the assembly. Power window was then non-functional and window would fall when manually raised up, creating a security issue, and potential weather issue. Power window regulator had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10212890, filed 2007-12, 158,013 miles“Problem with both front driver and passenger windows coming off track and not going back up all the way. It has been repaired by the local Toyota dealer 4 times.three occurences were covered under warranty and the last occurence the cost was split.”
NHTSA complaint #10025530, filed 2003-07, 46,317 miles“Driver power window came off track and was fixed under warranty. Passenger power window came off track dealer fixed after warranty for cost of $80. Passenger window came off track again fixed by mechanic 1/2 dealer price. Both rear window motors failed and replaced at cost of over $400. Each. Toyota superceded the original part with a new one. Apparently a known defect with no recall. Passenger window came off track once again. Next car may not be Toyota.”
NHTSA complaint #10016631, filed 2003-04, 76,000 miles“I bought a used 199 Camry two weeks ago. The first week I noticed a problem with the passenger window. It would not roll up or down after having rolled in down and up severeal times. I mentioned to my brother that I had a probelm with my Camry and before I could even state the problem he asked if it was a 1999 Camry and if I had a problem with the window rolling up and down. Apparently his mother had the exact same problem -- but just turned it in at the end of her lease. The dealer says that it is probably the regulator. This seems to be a common problem although there is not recall on this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10090959, filed 2004-09“The power windows in the front on the driver and passenger sides go off track and will not come down. My dealer said this happens all the time on the 1999 camrys but there has been no recall. This is dangerous in the north east in bad weather. It also makes us vulnerable to a car jacking or theft. My dealer said he fixed but windows but it has happened again. Why doesn't the government order a recall. What happens after my warrenty is over? There is a real design defect with these cars, so why isn't someone doing something about this? …”
NHTSA complaint #724534, filed 2000-06Related service bulletins
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 8% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 12% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 | 10 | 3% |
| 2018 | 27 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 17 | 4% |
| 2013 | 10 | 4% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 120 | 20% |
| 2010 | 74 | 12% |
| 2009 | 126 | 10% |
| 2008 | 290 | 31% |
| 2007 | 539 | 19% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 22 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 26 | 6% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 17 | 6% |
| 1993 | 22 | 8% |
| 1992 | 20 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Camry
110 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsAir bags
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
65 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsTires
29 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Toyota Camry
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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