1999 TOYOTA TACOMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
303
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
The 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA has received a total of 303 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (38 complaints), Structureframe And Members (37 complaints), and Suspension (23 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA, potentially affecting up to 218,647 vehicles.
Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 42,540 vehicles affected
Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
View full details →Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 27,176 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Recall 01E041000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 70,717 vehicles affected
Defect: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: THIS RECALL IS FOR TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTERS INSTALLED BY DEALERS OR FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA AND TACOMA VEHICLES. THE CONNECTORS INTEGRATE THE VEHICLE'S TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WITH THOSE EQUIPPED ON THE TRAILER, ARE DEFECTIVE. AFFECTED PART NUMBERS ARE: PT207-34000, PT207-34002, PT207-04981, AND PT214-04985. IN THE TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE CIRCUITRY...
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE A FAULT IN THE CONVERTER AND A NON-OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF THE TRAILER LIGHTS. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN WITHOUT TRAILER LIGHTS, IT MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO SEE THE TRAILER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND INSTALL A REDESIGNED TRAILER TOWING WIRE HARNESS CONVERTER FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
303 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was not driving smoothly. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that while disconnecting the trailer hitch, the contact proceeded to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the undercarriage was severely corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and now the frame is still at risk to crack and very unsafe.
Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and now the frame is still at risk to crack and very unsafe.
Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive. TOYOTA is claiming that it was a program and not a recall and had no documentation to prove. Toyota performed the recall and now the frame is still at risk to crack and very unsafe.
The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, an unknown popping sound was coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered severe corrosion and a crack that had formed on the rear passenger’s side fender. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 147,813.
Safety Rating for the 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
WLK052418 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Provides instructions for returning Walker Exhaust Systems' BM Premium Pipe (P/N 55096). Because the part did not have the oxygen sensor fitting drilled out, it will not allow the sensor to be installed.
POL08-03 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM - WARRANTY COVERAGE EXTENSION FOR FRAME RUST CORROSION PERFORATION ON CERTAIN 1995 THROUGH 2000 MY TACOMA VEHICLES. *NJ
5269 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK - ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM. 00400-EWD47-8U. '02 TACOMA. *TT '03 TACOMA. 00400-EWD51-7U. *TT '04 TACOMA - 00400-EWD56-5U. *TT '01 TACOMA. 0040-EWD44-0U. *TT '00 TACOMA - 00400-EWD38-5U. *TT '00 TACOMA - 00400-EWD36-4U. '99 TACOMA - 00400-EWD36-4U. *TT
5094 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
TOYOTA SUSPENSION AND AXLE - DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING SYSTEM REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM673-U2. *TT
4616 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1999 TACOMA DIAGNOSTICS - ENGINE (2RZ-FE, 3RZ-FE) - REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM673-U1. *TT '00 TACOMA. 00400-RM712-U1. *TT
345 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING WATER LEAK FIX REPAIR. *TT
BO01700 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO PREVENT DISCOLORATION OF THE HEADLINER. *MR
EC01299 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING RADIATOR LEAK FROM OVERFLOW PIPE. *TT
EG01299 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A RADIATOR LEAK FROM THE COOLANT OVERFLOW PIPE HOSE. *TT
BO0199 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
INFORMATION REGARDING HEADLAMP REFLECTOR CHANGE. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA TACOMA
- 1995 TOYOTA TACOMA — 214 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA TACOMA — 321 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA TACOMA — 148 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA — 358 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA (current)
- 2000 TOYOTA TACOMA — 272 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA — 504 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA TACOMA — 443 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA — 479 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA — 544 complaints
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