1999 Toyota Corolla Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Toyota Corolla, 5% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 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.
“Tl - the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Corolla. While driving 30 MPH she opened the window on the driver side of the vehicle and the window closed. The electric window motor was repaired; however, the identical failure has recurred. The vehicle has not been repaired a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage is 23,000. Vwb updated 06/17/10. Updated 07/16/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10325387, filed 2010-04, 3,000 miles“As driver window raises it increasing moves out of track; does not stop until out of the upper track and glass is touching the metal door frame. It has gotten progressively worse over the months. Makes noises. 1999 Toyota Corolla uses same power window system as the recalled 2003-2004 corollas, which were recalled for same problem. Safety issues. Toyota said if the window bolts become loose, motorists may hear an abnormal noise from the driver or front passenger door while operating the power windows and window become stuck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10334257, filed 2010-06, 82,000 miles“Driver and passenger side windows malfunctioned and the door handle sheared off. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and the mechanic informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under a recall due to vehicle identification number.”
NHTSA complaint #10064733, filed 2004-04, 52,000 miles“The department of transportation website has no recall information about the Toyota Corolla. The Corolla is not listed among the choices for a Toyota vehicle. I have a 1999 Corolla le.”
NHTSA complaint #10140550, filed 2005-10Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 5 | 7% |
| 2022 | 8 | 8% |
| 2021 | 15 | 8% |
| 2020 | 17 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 26 | 2% |
| 2009 | 22 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 16 | 2% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
| 1994 | 10 | 6% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology