Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 22, 2021
aftermarket drive side corner light will not stay on and work
- NHTSA ID
- 11444696
- Incident
- Oct 11, 2021
1999 Toyota Camry Exterior lighting Problems
Owner-reported complaints naming the exterior lighting system, filed with NHTSA
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Exterior lighting reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
15
Latest Dec 22, 2021
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
3%
of 501 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
0
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0
What this page shows
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1999 Toyota Camry submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 15 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming exterior lighting
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Exterior lighting
Filed Oct 25, 2021
The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the headlights were dim while driving the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the headlights were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 09E025000 (Exterior Lighting) which she linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11438034
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2021
- Mileage
- 148,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Nov 14, 2017
THE HEAD LIGHT HAVE VERY LOW ILLUMINATION AND BARELY LOOK LIKE THEY ARE ACTUALLY ON AT NIGHT. THIS IS HAS BEEN A MAJOR SAFETY RISK TO DRIVE THIS CAR AT NIGHT. TOYOTA NEED TO RECALL THESE HEADLIGHTS AND FIX THE DESIGN FLAW,
- NHTSA ID
- 11046149
- Incident
- Dec 1, 2013
- Mileage
- 110,000 mi
ElectricalFuel systemExterior lighting
Filed Apr 9, 2014
THIS CAR IS DEFINETLY A LEMON IVE PUT MORE MONEY INTO THAN THE CAR IS WORTH AND STILL DOESNT WORK THE DEALER ROCK CHEVROLET KNEW OF ISSUES WITH THIS CAR BUT STILL SOLD IT TRIED TO HAVE IT FIXED THRU THEM BUT THEY WERE RUDE AND WOULDNT DO IT. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10578432
- Incident
- May 27, 2013
- Mileage
- 141,389 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Mar 11, 2013
REAR TAIL LIGHT HOUSING MELTED FROM THE HEAT OF THE BULB. BULB HAD BEEN CHANGED HALF OF DOZEN TIMES SINCE WE BOUGHT CAR. IT WAS A TOYOTA CERTIFIED USED CAR WITH 35000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT WAS BOUGHT.IT IS ONLY THE RIGHT SIDE REAR TAILLIGHT THAT HAS BEEN EFFECTED.IT SEEMS THAT THE BULBS BURN OUT MORE CONSISTENTLY NOW. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10502337
- Incident
- May 11, 2012
- Mileage
- 110,342 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Oct 11, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. RECALL NUMBER 09E025000. CAN YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW CAN I GET RECALL FOR MY HEADLIGHTS? I AM NOT GETTING GOOD LIGHTING. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10360027
- Incident
- Aug 12, 2010
- Mileage
- 92,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 26, 2006
HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATE TO POINT VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AFTER DARK. DUE TO IMPROPER MATERIAL USED IN HEADLIGHT LENS THE MATERIAL BECOMES DARK UNTIL NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10176966
- Incident
- Dec 26, 2006
- Mileage
- 100,000 mi
Exterior lighting
Filed Nov 15, 2006
TURN SIGNAL BLINKS VERY RAPIDLY WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. SPEED RETURNS TO NORMAL WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURN. SIGNALS OPERATE NORMALLY WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF. *NM
- NHTSA ID
- 10173617
- Incident
- Feb 15, 2006
BrakesEngineExterior lighting+4 more
Filed Aug 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATED BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING SOUND AND PULSATE AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS CONCERNING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS, AS WELL AS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, DUE TO THEM BEING WORN.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 567147
- Incident
- Jan 24, 2000
Exterior lighting
Filed Jun 2, 2002
TURN SIGNAL BLINKS VERY RAPIDLY WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE TURNED ON. SPEED RETURNS TO NORMAL WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURN. SIGNALS OPERATE NORMALLY WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF. I'VE NOTICED THIS ON MY FATHER'S 1998 CAMRY AND ON ANOTHER DRIVER'S CAMRY (1998-2001 MODEL?- SAME BODY STYLE AS MINE). I'M AFRAID THE SIGNALS WILL STOP WORKING, WHICH IS ESPECIALLY WORRISOME IN TRAFFIC OR AT NIGHT.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 762559
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2002
Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 5, 2000
HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIMMED, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, CONSUMER FEELS THE LIGHTS ARE TOO FAR BACK. *AK *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 875990
- Incident
- Dec 1, 1998
Body & structureExterior lightingSuspension+1 more
Filed Dec 5, 2000
THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE ROAD PROPERLY. THEY HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED BY THE DEALER AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE LIGHTS STILL DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROAD PROPERLY AND ARE A SAFETY CONCERN. FRONT SUSPENSION SHAKES AGGRESIVELY (OFTEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS) MAKING DRIVING VERY DANGTEROUS. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT BY DEALER. PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. ALL FOUR TIRES WORE COMPLETELY OUT IN LESS THAN 12,000 MILES. FRONT END PULLED STRONGLY TO RIGHT. DEALER TRIED TO CORRED SEVERAL TIMES. FRONT END NOW PULLS TO THE LEFT. REAR END "BANGS" AND "BOTTOMS OUT" OFTEN WHILE AT SPEED. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THIS SAFETY CONCERN IS "TYPICAL" OF THIS CAR. THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TO HOLD CAR WHILE ON AN INCLINE AT LEAST TWICE. WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE FOR DEALER. REAR DOOR HAS NEVER CLOSED PROPERLY. DEALER HAS ATTAMPTED SEVERAL REAPIRS. DOOR STILL "CREEKS AND POPS" WHEN OPENED.
- NHTSA ID
- 737350
- Incident
- Apr 1, 1999
BrakesEngineExterior lighting+1 more
Filed Oct 31, 2000
EXCESSIVE WEAR OF BRAKE PADS AND FRONT ROTORS; AT 10,000 MILES DEALER HAD TO REPLACE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. CURRENTLY, AT 21,000 MILES, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHT NOT ALIGNED. DEALER INFORMED THAT VEHICLE MET MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION AND NOTHING ELSE COULD BE DONE. ALSO, WATER PUMP FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPAIRS BEING MADE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS NOT GOOD AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO TEST THE FLUIDS. *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 874248
- Incident
- Jun 15, 1999
Exterior lighting
Filed Dec 30, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HEADLIGHTS UNABLETO ADJUST PROPERLY. LEFT SIDE ALWAYS APPEARS TO BE ADJUSTED TOO FAR DOWN, MORE THEN THE RIGHT SIDE. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND NOTHING CAN BE FOUND WRONG. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 854591
- Incident
- Apr 15, 1999
Exterior lightingSuspension
Filed Apr 28, 1999
HEADLIGHT SWITCH DOES NOT ALTER HEADLIGHTS REGARDLESS OF POSITION.
- NHTSA ID
- 545248
- Incident
- Mar 27, 1999
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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