Complaints
312
Crashes
17
Fires
3
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Toyota 4runner Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#173 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:311,674 mi
#256 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:186,018 mi
Crash-related:3
#334 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:186,838 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Toyota 4runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 73 | — | — | 311,674 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 56 | 3 | — | 186,018 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 34 | 1 | 1 | 186,838 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 22 | — | — | 175,054 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 16 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 14 | 2 | — | 186,484 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 13 | — | — | 91,885 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | — | — | 181,427 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 2 | 143,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 164,125 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 1 | — | 181,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 7 | 4 | — | 186,116 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2 | — | 86,695 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 265,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 146,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 233,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 | — | — | 172,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 211,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 133,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 159,200 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 193,800 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 250,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi |
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