Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1999 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On March 2, the engine on my Toyota Camry threw a rod, and resulted in a terminal failure of the engine. I have maintained this car since I bought it, supposedly "certified used" from roseville Toyota, in August 2002. I pleaded with Toyota motor corporation for assistance but they said that my warranty had expired 2 months prior to this incident. Due to extreme strains on my time, I had the engine rebuilt for nearly $3700. Upon driving the car for less than 200 miles after having the engine rebuilt, the transmission has failed and needs to be replaced at an estimated $1500. I do not have time or money to continually repair this car and have asked for assistance from both roseville Toyota and Toyota motor corporation both. It was recently brought to my attention that the Toyota that I purchased from roseville Toyota was never certified to begin with. They misleadingly sold me a car under the false impression that it was certified when it was not. I place the blame for the recent failures and resultant repair fees on roseville Toyota. If I had known that this particular car was not a certified Toyota vehicle, I would never have taken it off the lot and consequentially experienced any of the problems described above. However, I was falsely mislead to believe that I was getting a certified vehicle and drove off happily. None of the parts repaired or replaced are available.
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.