1999 Toyota Corolla Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- 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 Corolla, 5% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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.
“Whenever weather becomes too cold and wet, driver's side door will not stay shut because of a pin inside the door. I was told by Toyota customer service representative (john ledford) who says that he contacted regional service manager (chris tenebhn) and that they told him it is being caused from moisture getting inside the door and that all they offer is to lubricate it more (which they have already done) to try and keep it from freezing again. I have had to drive in bad weather on I-70 to get to work while holding the door shut 4 times this winter alone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10055096, filed 2004-01, 70,000 miles“The inside door handle on the driver's door is cracked and may break at any time. That will make it impossible to open the driver's door at any time, even in an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #10045328, filed 2003-11, 60,000 miles“I have a 1999 Toyota Corolla le (bought in tampa, florida in august 1999), which came equipped with electric locks and remote door entry. On october 1, 2003, I came into Toyota of roswell to have the driver side door mechanism repaired. A day before, the drivers side door handle had lost its rigidity, and I was concerned that there possibly could be more serious consequences if I did not fix it immediately. The part was not available, so it was ordered, and the work was completed the next day (for $124.50). …”
NHTSA complaint #10114352, filed 2005-03“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 2001-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
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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