1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

134

Owner Complaints

22 Crashes 4 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

11

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

The 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER has received a total of 134 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (18 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (9 complaints), and Tirestreadbelt (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

134 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tires
Complaints: 18
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 9 9 Crashes 7 Injuries
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10169155 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | N/A miles Crash 2 Injuries
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A LARGE TREE IN WHICH THE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THE CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM
#10164245 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | 111,000 miles
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLS AND THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE. THE CONTACT IS UNSURE IF THIS IS THE ENGINE AND THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A CONTINUOUS KNOCKING SOUND, AND A INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS A VIBRATION WHEN IT IS ACCELERATING OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR.
#10162828 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | | N/A miles
THE FOG LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE NEW LAMPS REPLACED AND THEY GO OUT IN A FEW WEEKS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW IN '99. *NM
(1) HIGH PITCHED ENGINE SQUEAK; ASSUMED WORN BELT. (2) MAIN PULLEY KEY LOCKING MAIN PULLEY TO CRANK SHAFT HAD SHEARED INTO TWO PIECES. ONE PIECE LOST. PULLEY MOVED OUT OF POSITION, STRESSING BELT AND CAUSING NOISE. REMAINING PIECE OF THE KEY WAS EMBEDDED AND FUSED INTO THE CRANK SHAFT. PULLEY KEY IS $ PART. OBVIOUSLY, NOT DURABLE ENOUGH FOR CRITICAL ENGINE PART, WHICH WHEN FAILS CAN RUIN THE ENTIRE ENGINE. EVEN 500 X THE $ COST WOULD BE WORTH HAVING TITANIUM OR TUNGSTEN STEEL PART THAT WOULD NEVER FAIL. TOYOTA IS CUTTING CORNERS, SACRIFICING QUALITY IN THE NAME OF PROFIT. I RISKED HAVING TO REPLACE THE ENGINE -- A $9,000 CONSIDERATION. (3) FORTUNATELY OLD MILL TOYOTA (OMAHA, NEBRASKA. WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE FUSED PART AND SAVE THE ENGINE. A PROPERLY ENGINEERED PART, EVEN AT MUCH GREATER COST, WOULD HAVE PROTECTED ME FROM THIS RISK.*AK
#10143958 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | | N/A miles
REAR BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO LEAKING REAR AXLE GREASE SEALS WHICH THROW GREASE ONTO REAR BRAKE SHOES. CAUSING INCONSISTENT AND UNSAFE BRAKING. ACCORDING TO TOYOTA OF AUBURN CALIFORNIA, REPAIRS SIMILAR TO THIS ARE BEING PERFORMED ON SIMILAR VINTAGE TOYOTA FOUR RUNNER MODELS ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THE AVERAGE REPAIR COST IS $850. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS DEFECT NOT A STANDARD MAINTENANCE ISSUE AND COULD RESULT IN INJURIES OR DEATH. *JB *NM

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Safety Rating for the 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

5127 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER BODY ELECTRICAL - COMBINATION METER - REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM663-U2. *TT

4614 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

'99 4RUNNER ENGINE (3RZ-FE) REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. *TT '00 4RUNNER. 00400-RM720-U1. *TT

01004 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

THE ACCESSORY FOG LIGHTS FOR 1999-2002 MODEL YEAR 4RUNNER VEHICLES MAY BECOME CORRODED AND NOT FUNCTION. THE LIGHTS SHOULD BE REPLACED AS A PAIR. *NM

TC01030 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR. *YD

EL00501 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED OR ACCIDENTAL REAR WINDOW ACTIVATION. *JB

PG01899 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT

TC99008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN X02 TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE ECM WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.4 LITER, V6 ENGINE. *TT

032499 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SUBJECT REGARDING WIRELESS DOOR LOCK BUZZER. *TT

EL00299 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

PROCEDURES ON ADJUSTING WIRELESS DOOR LOCK BUZZER. *TT

980825 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SUBJECT ON FUSE INSTALLATION DURING PDS. *YC

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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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