1999 Toyota 4RUNNER body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 114 complaints for the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 114 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 174,000 miles 92 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 14 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 12 |
| 200k+ miles | 31 |
What the data shows
Of the 92 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 174,000 miles, and 3% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Driving down road and car started swaying badly even when shifting gears heard a noise when got home I had vehicle looked at and the bracket that holds the rear was broke it is rusted right from frame on passenger side and further inspection shows severe frame rust just like the trucks that were recalled stated the same issue is taking place and these should have been recalled. I notified toyota and they don't want to be bothered. I have contacted a lawyer and the attorney general office.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the rear frame was cracked and rotted. The stability of the frame was tarnishing and weakened the support for the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to a welding shop to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 281,000. The VIN was unknown.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Suspension 66 complaints
- Fuel system 44 complaints
- Brakes 29 complaints
- Tires 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints