1999 Toyota TacomaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 249 owner complaints about the 1999 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2024. Updated daily.
Where the 1999 Toyota Tacoma has problems
249 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 102 | 1 |
| Air bags | 38 | 31 |
| Suspension | 35 | 2 |
| Tires | 23 | 1 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2 |
| Steering | 10 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 3 |
| 12 other systems | 25 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1999 Toyota Tacoma recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do structure problems start?
123kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 82 structure complaints. 24% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1999 vs. every other Tacoma 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 Tacoma median. How we score
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1999 Toyota Tacoma safety ratings
1999 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab 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 Tacoma owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was not driving smoothly. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that while disconnecting the trailer hitch, the contact proceeded to inspect the vehicle. The…
Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and…
The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an unknown popping sound was coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered severe corrosion and a crack that had formed on the rear passenger’s side fender. Neither the…
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