1999 Toyota Corolla Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,025miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Toyota Corolla, 5% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,025 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Brake light comes on while driving and emergency brake is not on. Also, sometimes at the same time of the brake light, ve encountered the interior light flashing on and off while driving and the door light coming on/off, when all doors are obviously secure and I am driving the car. Was told by advance auto it was most likely a wiring issue and not a fuse problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10102188, filed 2004-12, 50 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Corolla. While driving at approximately 60 MPH at night, both the high beam and low beam headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/31/2016”
NHTSA complaint #10853278, filed 2016-04, 130,000 miles“Was traveling 15-20mph and rear ended another vehicle. This caused hood latch to release hood, and it popped backwards towards windshield. Also, left headlight had popped out. Consumer states air bag did not deploy nad suffered minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #887575, filed 2001-05“The headlights only go out 30 feet when going down hill. On flat ground the headlights go on 50-75 feet, which is not far enough. Dealer states that the vehicle is in compliance. Problem has yet to be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #854957, filed 2000-01“Headlights ajusted to point 50-60 feet downward position, causing blind spot and poor visibility. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that headlights meet the specifications.”
NHTSA complaint #855244, filed 2000-01Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 4 | 6% |
| 2023 | 11 | 15% |
| 2022 | 9 | 9% |
| 2021 | 8 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 5% |
| 2015 | 13 | 6% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 6 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Corolla
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Toyota Corolla
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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