1999 Toyota 4Runner Unknown Or Other Problems
- 30
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 30 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- frame rusted · 6 records
- rusted through · 5 records
- frame rotted · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
1999 toyota 4runner ltd 4x4 frame is rotted /rusted out will need major repairs or new frame apparently this is all 4runners and tacomas built from the mid 90s to mid 2000s both sides of the frame rot on the inside and bottom of the frame so much so they started selling kits to fix this on ebay what a shame i never though toyota would be such junk sad they wont fix / recall the 3rd gen 4 runner in there current…
ODI 11185102
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The frame on driver side rear axle area has completed rotted from rust, the rear suspension and sway bar broke away from the vehicle. We were almost in a very serious accident as there was loss of control of the rear end and we ended up in a ditch with loss of control.we were driving in a straight line at the time. We could have had a serious roll over accident resulting in serious injury or death. Very scary…
ODI 11152477
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
After a less than [redacted] the toyota was parked. After a hour or so it burst into flames. Prior to this the door locks were locking themselves. Two fire departments responded. The 4runner was a complete loss. Also burned part of the roadside. I have found other complaints and photos of others bursting into flames, but have found no recalls. Toyota was absolutely no help. Horrible ordeal and thankful no one was…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11191761
Unknown Or Other
Went to fix the exhaust on my vehicle and saw multiple spots with excessive rust,especially around the rear shock towers.
ODI 11139469
Unknown Or Other
The frame on my toyota 4runner has rusted through and is no longer structurally sound. The frame should be replaced.
ODI 11103064
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Frame has extensive rust inside and out . Suspension and rocker panels are affected also. I was wondering about a frame recall since they have done so with other toyota frames
ODI 11056377
Unknown Or Other
The mounting point for the rear-axel stabilizer bar rusted through and separated from the frame. On my drive to work (on the highway) noticed a knocking sound when down-shifting, and the rear of the vehicle swayed badly whenever i would brake or hit a bump. When i got to work and looked under the vehicle the rear bracket had broken away from the frame. The vehicle has 155,000 miles and has very little indications of…
ODI 11042812
Unknown Or Other
I had just bought a used toyota 4runnner from a dealership as my first vehicle for college. Before i was about to leave for my freshman year of college i had to get it inspected and came to find out the frame of the suv was rusting away. Now i am $7000 dollars in the hole and no vehicle to go to school with and now forced to stay home. I did my research and came to find out that this is a common problem with these…
ODI 11015691
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The ball joint on my 1999 toyota 4runner broke while i was driving the vehicle. By the grace of god, i stopped at mcdonald's before my long journey onto the freeway, with my 9 month old baby in the car, and that saved us from a very bad crash that may have taken our lives had we been going 60-70 mph. How does a ball joint break in half???
ODI 11013604
Unknown Or Other
Frame cracked on rear passager side need help!my daughter and my grand daughter in the car when happend god was looking out for them!
ODI 10924490
Unknown Or Other
Takata recall frame is rusted extremely bad almost in safe to drive rear stabilizer bar that goes to frame rusted off really bad plan on contacting toyota tomorrow to see if qualifies for recall
ODI 10887893
Body · Unknown Or Other
1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER REAR FRAME RUSTED DRIVER SIDE
ODI 10863807
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Low fuel light comes on with around 5-6 gallons of fuel remaining and gas hand goes from full to half after only 70 miles.
ODI 10851627
Unknown Or Other
There is extensive rust on the frame just like the same issue with the toyota tacomas that were recalled with frame rust issues. The areas of rust are similar to the tacomas as well. Some places there are holes where you can fit your hand through. I have had older vehicles that had more mileage that does not have frame rust this bad.
ODI 10767554
Unknown Or Other
I bought my 1999 4runner less than a year and a half ago at 150,000 miles on it. My sister was driving it on the highway going 60-70 mph and suddenly the car started swerving left so she immediately got off and went to our mechanic who then told us that my frame is completely cracked, he said that i could not drive my car home and that the frame was too rusted so there was nothing i could do so its totaled. I barely…
ODI 10760890
Unknown Or Other
Frame rust, rear passenger side of inside frame in front of rear wheel has a hole rusted through the frame, signs of rust over entire frame. My mechanic informed me that this is a safty hazard and could be life threatening.
ODI 10790383
Unknown Or Other
Frame is rotted through on the passenger side of the interior of the frame near the rear lower control arm attachment. There has not been an incident, just a very bad condition exists that i will have to repair before driving again. It is an unsafe condition. Why did this part of the frame rot through but not the rest of it, not even close to the amount that this part of the frame is rotted, seems like a design flow…
ODI 10733801
Unknown Or Other
The frame is rusting into on my 4runner. This is a safety hazard for my family.
ODI 10725149
Unknown Or Other
PER MECHANIC FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH
ODI 10722694
Body · Unknown Or Other
Doing routine maintenance and found huge holes in the frame! Wow. Time to retire this vehicle, and take toyota off my shopping list of potential replacements.
ODI 10721149
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The 3rd generation 4runner frame is falling apart due to rust issues and is making vehicle unsafe to drive. Drivers side trailing arm mount rusted through and was disconnected from vehicle. I had to have the frame patch welded at great expense to myself.
ODI 10765185
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I do not know if the stopping problem is the brakes, tires, both, or something else. At one point i got new tires and the stopping problem still occurred. My family has been in 3 accidents with other cars and many more incidents by the car itself. When braking in rain/snow/ice and even slight damp roads the car skids forward. We have to keep extra distance in front of now compared to other cars we drive. Also during…
Crash reported
ODI 11196179
Unknown Or Other
604i was driving on the highway and out of no where a loud beeping started, along with flashing "loss of traction" icon and then all of the sudden the brakes engaged and a loud grinding sound began which slammed myself and my children forward. It slammed us so hard it brought my speed down from 65 mph to 40 mph, and i was unable to accelerate or control the speed. To avoid hitting another vehicle i had to swerve,…
ODI 10649369
Unknown Or Other
My mechanic told me that the frame is completely rusted beyond repair. He also suggested not driving it because it is so unsafe.
ODI 10730941
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Upon doing a routine inspection on my truck. The frame on the passangers rear side is corroded to a mechanically unsafe condition. This is where rear anti-say bar attaches and the rear springs. The frame is paper thin in numerous places. Additionally there are more locations on the rear section of the frame on the drivers side that are approaching a simular state. I have washed the truck on a regular basis and used…
ODI 10568447