Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Toyota Camry owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Camry. While driving 65 MPH, the contact experienced a tire blowout. As a result, he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. Upon doing so, the vehicle spun around in a complete circle before coming to a stop. The air bags deployed and the vehicle began smoking. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The contact was waiting for a response from the manufacturer regarding the failure. The approximate failure and current mileages were 160,000.
Anew set of Goodyear viva, p195/70r14 was purchased at walmart sore 1195, waveland, ms on 5/8/08. I noticed a pronounced pull to the left and on 5/12/08 I took the car to leggett's tire & auto for alignment. After the alignment pull to the left was still present. I returned to leggett's and after checking the alignment, I was advised that the problem was not in the alignment but was due to a tire pull. I went back to walmart and after checking the balance they said there was nothing wrong with the tires. I have rotated tires about every other oil change and the pull to the left is present after every other oil change. I have had alignment done for the third time recently at a& a automotive repair in ocean springs, ms and was advised that the pull was not in the alignment but was a tire pull which would eventually lead to separation. …
My wife was traveling along on the interstate when the tread separated from the left front tire. The tread separation destroyed the left front quarter panel and driver side rear view mirror. The vehicle was no longer drivable and had to be towed. We contacted our insurance company to start a claim for the damages caused by the tire. The vehicle was towed to a body shop for repair. The vehicle is being repaired and should be ready soon. I went to the tire store where the tires were purchased 1.5 years ago. The manager mentioned that it was a defective issue and contact Bridgestone. I called Bridgestone and they mailed me a claims form. Bridgestone is requesting me to ship the tire to their facility for inspection. I feel that I should not have to ship the tire to them and they still May not honor the claim. …
The outer belt of the front tire separated while traveling on interstate 15 near baker, ca , towards las vegas, at 7:30 pm. With great difficulty, I was able to control the car and avoid a major accident in that busy highway. I received a citation from the highway patrol because I had to leave the car on the side of the highway. I had to pay for a tow truck to remove the car. The car was declared a total loss by the liberty mutual's appraiser. I later found out that these tires had been recalled on nov '06, but neither pep boys (the seller) nor the tire manufacturer, cooper tires, had ever contacted me about the recall. Moreover, pep boys had failed to inform me of the serious crash risk of these tires, even when I took my car on mar 30th, 2008 for tire rotation !!! …
My first complaint is the cruise control on my vehicle. When I set it to over 50mph and then try to turn it off, my pedal sticks a little and acts like it doesn't want to release. The second complaint is the burning of oil smell that comes with the pedal sticking. I took the car back to the dealer and they said that the only things they found was a loose hose. It was retightend. I am also having issues with the electrical parts on my rear view mirrors. They are all opposites. Up is down right is left etc. I had gotten a vehicle car facts on the car and only one owner and rear accident was reported. Also I have already replaced my front two tires within a week of purchase and it makes a scraping noise whenever the car is in motion.
On 8-27-2011, set of 5 new Michelin destiny tire p205/65r-15 92t bsw (4 for driving wheels & 1 for spare wheel) were purchased and installed on 1999 Camry v6, mileage was 97163 miles. On 9-9-2012, a bubble was noticed on front driver side tire. On 9-11-2012, the bubbled tire blowout while was driving to tire shop for inspection of possible tire defective, but not at bubbled spot, mileage was at 107467 miles. The blowout caused damage the alloy wheel, front bumper and fender and mud flash on driver side. Removed the blowout tire with the spare tire, continued driving to the tire store and purchased new Michelin destiny tire p205/65r-15 92t bsw tire for replacement.
I purchased four new Bridgestone "potenza re900" tires for my 1999 Toyota Camry le sedan from costco wholesale (72800 dinah shore dr, palm desert, ca 9221[phone]) in early May. Two weeks later while driving to morning church (approx. 45 MPH) I heard a large "boom" and discovered the left rear tire had exploded. I drove to the nearest gas station where they installed the same model spare tire. I returned to costco and they replaced the spare with a new Bridgestone potenza re900 tire. Last Saturday evening about 6:00 pm (June 21, 2003) while driving home to palm springs on highway 10 at approximately 55 MPH, I heard another loud noise and discovered another Bridgestone potenza re900 tire had exploded. Luckily, someone stopped and replaced it with the spare so I could get home. Again, I returned to costco where they replaced it with another Bridgestone potenza re900 tire. …
I was driving about 65 MPH south on i45 about 10 miles n. Of huntsville and starting to feel the steering wheel shaking from gently to violently in a short time. 2) think of having a flat I slowed down and began to pull over to the shoulder. While the car was slowing down and before getting on the shoulder I saw rubber pieces flying and heard several loud thumps coming from the left front side of the car. When the car came to a stop, I heard a loud fizzle sound and the car immediately leaned to the left. I got out of the car and found that all of the rubber covering road-contacting surface of the left front tire was gone exposing metal wires and the base rubber. I also noted that the left side of the bumper, the left front fender and mudguard of the car were damaged, distorted pushed closer to the left front door. …
Oct. 22, 2006 dear dunlop tire representative: on the morning of sept. 10, as I was driving on interstate 10 to the jacksonville airport with my daughter, the dunlop tire on my car lost nearly its entire tread, damaging the car. Besides causing $1,800 in damage to my wife''s car, the loss of the tread also could have caused a serious accident. Im sending you this letter, and ccing copies to the national highway traffic administration, my insurance company, and to my congressman and U.S. Senators here in florida, so that you will be aware of the problem and will take action to correct it, as I believe that it causes a threat to life and property. I''d appreciate it if you could respond with details of what action you intend to take. The tire is a dunlop radial tubeless p195/70r14, rated at 90s m+s. Sincerely, daniel lindley 564 101st ave. N. …
Three of four Michelin tires experienced tread separation, resulting in erratic and dangerous behaviour of the vehicle, a 1999 Toyota Camry. Tires were purchased in December 2001 from sears, who only would pro-rate the tires. The dot #s for two of the tires are 2xj9 dmx 2001 and 2xj9 dmx 1901. I did not retain the dot number from the first tire that failed, as I thought that it was an isolated incident. However, three of four tires failed, indicating that there is a manufacturing problem/defect. Luckily, the separations were detected before any obvious damage was caused and before any blowouts occurred. They did, however, result in dangerous behavior of the car, especially on wet or snowy roads.the Camry was used as a family vehicle and did not experience any unusual use. Tires were inflated properly and checked periodically. …
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Camry years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1999 Toyota Camry?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1999 Toyota Camry, 6% of the model year's 501 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Toyota Camry wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1999 Toyota Camry, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Toyota Camry wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 158,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 0 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.