Gulf Toyota Camry 1999

Model Camry made in 1999 by Gulf Toyota got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and wheels.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
98V279000GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.from 07/28/1998 to 10/09/1998V (Vehicle)151911/13/1998MFRGULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.11/03/199811/09/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: sport utility vehicles, and passenger vehicles equipped with an audiovox securikey+ security system and securikey+ security systems with remote starter system and distributed by gulf states toyota, inc., in the states of texas, oklahoma, louisiana, arkansas, and mississippi. certain securikey+ and securikey+ with remote start wiring harnesses can malfunction causing an electrical failure.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can cause intermittent performance of the vehicle's electrical components such as the dash warning lights and/or hvac fan speed controls. also, the vehicle may not run smoothly and could stall.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the securikey+ wiring harness and, if necessary, will replace the harness.
NotesOwner notification began during november 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf states toyota distributor at 1-800-444-1074. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
98V277000GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.from 04/07/1998 to 08/18/1998V (Vehicle)779412/02/1998MFRGULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.11/04/199811/10/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: 1998-1999 toyota sport utility vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with wheel lug nuts, part no. 1207, supplied by prime wheel corporation, and distributed by gulf states toyota, inc. in the states of texas, oklahoma, arkansas, louisiana, and mississippi only. the lug nuts contain a defect which could cause loss of the lug nuts, and possible loss of the wheel.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all the wheel lug nuts and also perform a complimentary wheel rotation when the repair is done.
NotesOwner notification began december 2, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gulf states toyota at 1-800-444-1074. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
09/22/20021
 Consumer states, while driving the vehicle both air bag did not deploy. dealer and manufaturer has been notified. provided further information
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
02/09/2005300001
 After making a left turn vehicle thumped. vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was discovered theat engine was defective. contact to be made with the manufacturer.*ak
11/02/2004104/01/2000
 Check engine light turned on for no apparent reason. this occurred when vehicle was traveling 70 mph. also, speedometer failed while the speed of the vehicle decreased. *ak the dealer replaced the speed sensor several times but that never alleviated the problem. *nm

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
LAHARVEY70058BOHN BROTHERS TOYOTA504-341-3699