1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA
The 1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structureframe And Members (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA, potentially affecting up to 70,717 vehicles.
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 TUNDRA
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RUSTED AND CORRODED SUBFRAME. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE RUSTED AFTER HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED TWICE UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE FRAME REPAIRED. *JS
Safety Rating for the 1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA TUNDRA
- 1999 TOYOTA TUNDRA (current)
- 2000 TOYOTA TUNDRA — 1,332 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA — 539 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA — 643 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA — 514 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA TUNDRA — 650 complaints
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