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 Corolla owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Corolla equipped with Michelin defender tires, size: 185/65/r14 (na). While driving 67 MPH, the rear passenger tire blew out. As a result, the vehicle drifted to the right and collided with another vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle failure mileage was 40,000 and the tire failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Toyota Corolla. The vehicle has cooper tires, size p175/65/r14. While driving 60 MPH, the contact suddenly heard a noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. She exited the highway and noticed that the rear passenger side tire was completely flat and destroyed. The tires had been on the vehicle for less than a year. The contact returned to the place where the tires were bought and the tires were replaced with the same brand. Within a year, the failure recurred. She believed that the performance of the tires was unacceptable and that a recall should be issued. The dot number was unknown. The failure mileage was 61,000 and current mileage was 64,000. Updated 07/01/09 updated 07/02/09.
(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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Toyota Corolla, equipped with hankook h727 tires, size: 185/65/r14. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger side tires became flat while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where they inspected the tires and stated that something had not allowed it to seal around the rim. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The tire failure mileage was 600. The vehicle failure mileage was 110,400. The current mileage was 111,000. The VIN was not available.
The tires popped holes all over it as though it exploded. They ripped apart like they were tires that had retreads put on them. We had to pay for new ones and Firestone and Toyota said since they were not the wilderness tires they would not reimburse me for them. (dot number: w18j tiresize: p175/65r14)
Tl contact owns a 1999 Toyota Corolla. The vehicle has uniroyal tiger paw radial tires. The contact purchased the tires in 2007. In May of 2009, the front driver's side tire blew out while driving at an unknown speed. The contact took the tire to a shop and was informed that there was nothing in the tire. She was given another tire at a prorated cost. The tire could not be repaired because the sidewall separated from the tread. Two months later, while driving at an unknown speed, the tire blew out again. Aaa towed the vehicle to the tire shop and the mechanic noticed that the sidewall separated from the tread again at 24,000 miles. Through online research, the contact discovered other tires of the same brand that failed at low mileages. The contact will file a complaint with the manufacturer. The contact returned to the tire shop and bought new tires of a different brand. …
Tire de-treaded at 75 MPH. I was traveling from home when the de-tread occurred. The dealer whom I purchased a new replacement tire from (fulton, mo) forgot to place the damaged tire in my car. When I returned home I went to a Firestone facility expecting the tire to be in my trunk and for Firestone to replace under their warranty agreement. However, they informed me they could do nothing for me unless I had the actual tire. I asked if they would call the dealer who replaced the damaged tire and I was told they could not. Never received reimbursement - however, of more critical importance to me right now is the need to find a forum to report that de-treading is occurring on tires other than those being recalled and at times of the year that are not excessively hot. I had had the tires inflated and checked immediately prior to my trip, so I'm confident it wasn't due to underinflation. …
I was very frustrated with all 6 new Firestone tires. Two of tires already blow out. Its look alike cheaper balloons. Its not high performance and quality. I tried to ask Firestone dealers that two tires should change as warranty. Dealers said that no more warranty and just buy 6 dollars per tire as warranty per year. I can seem that Firestone company ripped off and made bad quality. Thats why each Firestone sell for over 60.00 dollars. I want to change two new Firestone or other brand name as "goodrich" yes my wife and daughter rode the Toyota on four lanes. She got accident that tire blow out and turn off on shoulder. Tire already crushed as paper... Hope to hear from you asap have good night thank you monroe wynn.( dot number: dot tire size: p175/65r14 )
On 02/17/2011, I observed that my passenger side front tire was partially deflated. I inflated the tire as I could not see any foreign object in the tire. On 02/18/2011, I took my car to the walmart store #0548 where I had purchased the (4) douglas(xtra-tracii) size:185 65r14 tires on 12-21-2010, the technician found a pin size crack/break in the weak point of the tire(edge of sidewall where it meets the treads), it could not be repaired since the store policy is not to repair sidewallls, the manager did not issue me a new tire, so I plugged the tire & it is now warping/deformed.
Original equipment Toyota Corolla 1999, tire size 17565r14, the mx4 as tire. While drivinng steering vibrates which is caused by defective tires which seem to be separating from inside. Please provide further information. 2 of the Firestone tires experienced belt separation which was causing the vibration.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Corolla years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1999 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1999 Toyota Corolla, 14% of the model year's 155 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Toyota Corolla wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1999 Toyota Corolla. 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 Corolla wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 79,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires 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.