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
Body Structure
Avg mileage:311,674 mi
#256 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:186,018 mi
Crash-related:3
#322 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
Avg mileage:175,054 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Toyota 4Runner.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Structure | 73 | — | — | 311,674 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 56 | 3 | — | 186,018 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 22 | — | — | 175,054 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 16 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 2 | — | 186,484 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 91,885 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 181,427 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 2 | 143,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 164,125 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 181,500 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | 4 | — | 186,116 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — |
Body Structure
73
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
311,674
Suspension Failures
56
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
186,018
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,054
Structure:Frame And Members
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,000
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
186,484
Gasoline Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,885
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
181,427
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
143,000
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
164,125
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
181,500
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
186,116
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Toyota 4Runner — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Toyota 4Runner reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Toyota 4Runner has 312 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 73 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Toyota 4Runner?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (73 complaints, avg 311,674 mi); Suspension Failures (56 complaints, avg 186,018 mi); Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields (22 complaints, avg 175,054 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Toyota 4Runner?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 215,122 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Toyota 4Runner?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Toyota 4Runner include 17 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Toyota 4Runner have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Toyota 4Runner as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Toyota 4Runner?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (body structure) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota 4Runner reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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