1999 Toyota 4Runner Suspension Problems
- 48
- 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 48 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear axle · 10 records
- frame rusted · 8 records
- ball joint · 7 records
- rear lower · 6 records
- lower control · 6 records
- passenger side · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 35 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension
Rear suspension mount separated from frame at weld, vehicle was rustproofed when new.
ODI 11231978
Suspension
FRAME IS ALL RUSTED AND CORRODED.
ODI 11220348
Body · Suspension
The mount for the rear lower control arm has rusted off. This is causing the car to violently rock back and fourth after hitting a pot hole and continue for a few seconds after. It is very unnerving and obviously a mater safety issue. I have also seen similar complaints on websites such as t4r.org. Please give me a call [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
ODI 11207111
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
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Frame rot has led to abnormal tire wear, vehicle changing lanes unexpectedly, and death wobble. Tires and shocks replaced september, needed new tires after 90 days also tie rods and bushings. Vehicle is unsafe to drive.
ODI 11163792
Suspension · Wheels
While driving in the right lane on a 3 lane highway at approx. 65mph, while feeling the vehicle jerk to the right, thrusting the vehicle onto the right shoulder. While trying to compensate to the left, the vehicle, immediately rolled 3-4 times across the 3 lanes of traffic, onto the left shoulder. The left rear axle and wheel was no where to be found.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11166073
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
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Like everyone else the frame is just rotten through and through in the back, i have a tundra, 2 sequoia's, a highlander and a rav4. Ranging from 2001 to 2015, and the frame on the 01 sequoia looks new, this is a bad frame and gabe at keith pierson toyota in jacksonville said there is nothing i can do about it. Toyota needs to fess up to this one.
ODI 11101883
Suspension
Rear part of frame badly rusted out completely broken while driving towed to repair shop cost $1200 to weld frame to make drivable again
Crash reported
ODI 11193244
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
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
Suspension
As i was driving down the interstate i crossed a bridge approach and rear end of vehicle started swaying all over the road. About caused a accident. The rear sway bar on passenger side separated from the frame and about caused an accident. The frame seems thin for a utility vehicle.
ODI 11012844
Suspension
As i was driving down the interstate i crossed a bridge and rear end of vehicle was going all over the road. The passenger side sway arm and ripped away from the frame. The frame to me seems to made out of too thin of metal. Never had a vehicle frame do that ever.
ODI 11012835
Body · Suspension
I have a 1999 toyota 4runner. I am the original owner, and this vehicle has been garage keep and well maintained since i have owned it. While driving on the highway at about 55mph on 10/18/16, without warning - the 4runner began to shake violently from side to side... I almost lost control of the 4runner and could have been involved in a serious accident. The reason i lost control of the 4runner is because of a…
ODI 10917860
Seat Belts · Suspension
1- the seatbelt threads become loose and broke. 2- at 50 m/h the car is bouncing left to right.
ODI 10979926
Suspension
I was traveling approximately 70 mph on a straight highway. I felt a bump and then heard a grinding noise and saw sparks from my front left wheel well. I pulled to the shoulder and saw my front tire, wheel, and brake assembly were detached and lodged under my vehicle. On further inspection, the lower ball joint gave out and my wheel assembly detached. Very hazardous and would have led to a collision if i had not…
ODI 10873939
Suspension
The front suspension lower ball joint seperated from the knuckle and broke off while i was driving and left me in on coming traffic that i had to get out of the way of. Toyota has a recall for the exact same issue for toyota 4runners from 2001-2004 (special service campaign 50j ' front suspension lower ball joint 2001 through 2002 4runner). It should be expanded to include additional years. It is extremely dangerous…
ODI 10855036
Suspension
Simply driving down the road and the vehicle started to sway all of a sudden. Had shop look at it next day and the rear left control arm detached from frame due to rust. I have been told it is impossible to repair. The rest of vehicle in great condition except the rust on the control arm/frame/underside.
ODI 10823024
Body · Steering · Suspension
Frame snapped at the drivers rear torsion bar due to frame rusting from the inside. I just had this checked and a little rust to the frame was apparent because it is rusting from the inside and not so apparent. Once it began to decay it just became mostly rust damaged beyond repair and replacement of frame only option. Contacted toyota and was told there is no help on this model (4runner) but is on other truck…
ODI 10731610
Suspension · Underbody Shields
FRAME HAS RUSTED THROUGH. *TR
ODI 10692307
Body · Steering · Suspension
The driver's side lower rear link fell off the frame due to severe rusting. Passenger side about to. Mechanic won't even attempt a repair. The frame is too rusted. The vehicle is not safe to drive. I bought it used and have had it for 2.5 years. Toyota has no recall on it and can not assist me, even though this is the same issue that the tacoma and other models were recalled for. *tr
ODI 10683353
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
Body · Steering · Suspension
Original owner, not located in the "rust belt" took 4runner to exhaust shop to have a new exhaust put on and once underneath the vehicle you could see that the frame has completely rusted through near where the trailing arm brackets are and on the inside/underneath of the frame. The rest of the frame is in great condition because the 4runner has been take care of and maintained. There will be about a 2 foot section…
ODI 10704958
Suspension
The frame metal and bracket that connects the frame to the rear axle has rotted off completely making the car undrivable and unsafe to drive. The whole rear axle can move forward and backward. *tr
ODI 10658910
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
While daughter was driving on highway. The left front lower ball joint failed causing the wheel assembly to come off the car frame. Speed was the posted 55 mph. No other traffic, thank goodness. Was able to pull off the road for assistance. This is a stupid design. A major component if it fails should not cause this type of catastrophic failure. It dangerous and toyota should warn the consumer of this stupid design.…
Crash reported
ODI 10629378