1999 Toyota 4RUNNERProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 330 owner complaints about the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 25, 2023. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER has problems
330 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 112 | 1 |
| Suspension | 66 | 7 |
| Tires | 28 | 1 |
| Power train | 23 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 21 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 19 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 5 |
| Steering | 16 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 83 | 30 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 Toyota 4RUNNER recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do structure problems start?
174kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 90 structure complaints. 11% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1999 vs. every other 4RUNNER year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 4RUNNER median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
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- Not rated
1999 Toyota 4RUNNER safety ratings
1999 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What 4RUNNER owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The component that is failing is the frame. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others is at risk due to the frame falling apart due to the lack of integrity. The lack of integrity and strength is from oxidation or major rust. The vehicle has not been…
MY FRAME IS RUSTED ALMOST TO PIECES. I KNOW THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 4RUNNER OF THE SAME YEAR MODELS. AND I HOPE TO GET A RECALL BECAUSE IT'S PUTTING ME AND OTHERS AT RISK OF WRECKING THE CAR AND POSSIBLE INJURIES.
I HEARD RUBBING NOISES FROM MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL.I THOUGHT BRAKES BUT WHEN I INSPECTED THE UNDERSIDE OF MY VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT THE RUBBING WAS COMING FROM A RUSTED AND BROKEN OFF BRAKE SHIELD.I AM OLDER WITH BACK ISSUES SO GETTING UNDER THE CAR FOR A GOOD LOOK M IS TOUGH AT BEST.WHAT I COULD SEE…
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