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1999 Toyota Camry repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

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1999 Toyota Camry electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Toyota Camry

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124000 mi Window motor was burned out (for the 4th time) due to the seal in the driver's side door never fitting properly. Window and seal were repaired 4 times before I finally gave up. 
161820 mi

$441
Car battery charge was too weak to start the car. Alternator needed full overhaul 
265900 mi

US $92
Right headlight 
121000 mi

US $275
Recharged A/C, oil change, MA inspection sticker 
239000 mi

US $65
Broken wire, fried compressor. Wire fixed. A/C system compromised. Repair on A/C system held. 
239300 mi

US $1105
Entire system replaced. Cruise control module replaced. 

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1999 Toyota Camry 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

146000 mi

US $26
The blower motor resistor failed - so the fan would only run on "HIGH" - replacement of resistor corrected the problem. Resistor appeared to be rusted from AC moisture. 

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1999 Toyota Camry 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

145000 mi

US $926
Solenoid in starter motor failed, so that starter was stuck "on" even when key was removed from ignition. Had been occurring maybe once a month for the past 4 months, only on very cold days (never tried removing key from ignition before). 
128100 mi Replaced alternator 
134000 mi

US $300
blower resistor needed replacement 
139000 mi

US $550
starter assembly failed and car would not start. 
125000 mi

US $400
Battery positive terminal replaced (corrosion) 
152000 mi

US $190
CR player in radio started skipping frequently. This is a common Camry issue. Radio was replaced with an aftermarket radio. 
164000 mi

US $23
We drove the car in late August (it mostly sits in the summer) and noticed the AC was not blowing cold. I checked the system and found it was low on refridgerant. I refilled the system in early Septmeber and now the AC system works fine. 
189000 mi

US $1100
replaced starteer and battery 
155000 mi

US $25
Battery terminal clamps had to be replace. 
97340 mi

C $1200
starter motor replacement, alternator replacement 
197000 mi

US $180
Air Conditioning/heater blower motor stopped functioning. Unit replaced. 
204000 mi

US $990
Rear window regulator failure. Parts ordered, but not repaired until a week later. 
214000 mi

US $300
Alternator replacement, battery cable replacement. 
220000 mi

US $55
Bad wire (overheated) on blower motor for heat/ac blower motor. 
272000 mi

US $116
Blower motor replacement. 
102000 mi

US $70
Heater blower/fan only operates at high speed,no response on other speeds. Bad Blower Motor Resistor Pack. $15. located pass side under dash against fire wall left side.  
124000 mi

US $150
Starter solenoid burnt contacts making starting unreliable. Whole starter removed and replaced as contacts were internal within starter. 
159000 mi

US $800
Turn signal would not work. Replaced turn signal combination switch in steering column. 
146000 mi

US $240
every 3rd try she would start, thought it was the battery I just bought (<18mos ago). Battery tested fine. parts store clerk said probably starter. I said no way this is a camry, gotta b a fuse. got home wouldn start at all. it was starter. 
155000 mi

US $30
Replaced brake light switch 
105000 mi

US $95
Taillights non-op. Blowing fuses. Shop troubleshot and detected damaged pigtail in right front marker lamp. Picked up repl from salvage yards as Toyota no longer carried OEM part. 
110000 mi Auxiliary 12v outlet was not operating for an extended period. Shop fixed by reattaching loose wire. 

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1999 Toyota Camry Electrical Problems

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