1999 Toyota Corolla Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 9%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Toyota Corolla, 9% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles. 2 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.
“For the past few weeks, my 1999 Toyota Corolla ve has been making a squeaking noise underneath the car whenever I drive over bumps in the road, or uneven patches in the road, or whenever I am driving around a sharp curve. When I took the car for its 40,000 mile oil change and maintenance yesterday (may 21, 2003) the service dealer told me that it was the steering rack end, also known as the lower control arms. This is part of the suspension. I took it to Toyota of cleveland in cleveland, tn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10019063, filed 2003-05, 37,000 miles“I installed new rear struts manufactured by monro--in order to connect the brake line hose to the bracket on the strut it was necessary to twist the rubber brake hose a quarter turn to accommodate the improperly manufactured strut bracket- this causes the rubber brake hose to be twisted a quarter turn and is not as it was when originally installed at the factory- this could lead to brake line failure due to the twisted line and stress”
NHTSA complaint #10723015, filed 2015-06, 65,000 miles“1999 Toyota Corolla purchased in vermont jan. 1999, moved to nc in july, 2008, with about 101,000 miles. Driver was at doctor's office parking lot aug '08-started the vehicle, and the brake pedal went down to the floorboards, pool of brake fluid on ground. Refilled reservoir, and as soon as pedal was pressed, brake fluid sprayed out. Towed to local garage, where mechanic showed that the rear brake line to rear brakes was severely rusted and just ruptured under pedal pressure. He spliced on a 1-2 foot section where the rust was worst. …”
NHTSA complaint #10334658, filed 2010-06, 119,271 miles“Rear suspension is worn out after 28,500 miles. This presents a likelihood of tire failure due to cupping which is what happens to a car tire where the suspension system is worn out.”
NHTSA complaint #10062266, filed 2004-03, 28,600 miles“(1) noticeable strong vibration in steering wheel when car approaches speed of 65-70 MPH. Vibration becomes stronger with increasing speed. The problem was noticed after car had been service at Toyota dealer (armstrong Toyota). (2) car becomes unstable and difficult to control (3) returned to same dealer. Dealer stated that the problem was tire balacing. Upon checking the car, dealer informed me that tires would not take balancing and that the problem was tire pressure. Tire pressure was adjusted, but problem persists.”
NHTSA complaint #10078346, filed 2004-06, 89,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 | 10 | 5% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 7 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 39 | 3% |
| 2009 | 31 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 6% |
| 1999 | 14 | 9% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1982 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Corolla
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsAir bags
19 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 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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