1999 Toyota 4Runner Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 Toyota 4Runner, and owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 Toyota 4Runner. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
220 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Toyota 4Runner have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 169,429 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 24 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The frame above the RT rear tire has rusted completely through. It's where the rear end bolts to the frame, at a wedge welded to the frame with bolt holes in it. It's like it wants to flip over and da”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 25, 2023 · Suspension
“The contact's wife owns a 1999 Toyota 4Runner. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at a slow speed, the back end of the vehicle began to wobble. The contact stated that his daughter”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2022 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Toyota 4Runner (4Runner 2WD, 4Runner 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–18 / 18–22 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.7/3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Toyota 4Runner model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota 4Runner model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 8 |
| 1987 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 5 |
| 1988 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 9 |
| 1989 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 6 |
| 1990 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 78 |
| 1991 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 43 |
| 1992 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 53 |
| 1993 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 51 |
| 1994 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 12 |
| 1995 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 47 |
| 1996 Toyota 4Runner | 2 | 72 |
| 1997 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 139 |
| 1998 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 130 |
| 1999 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 220 |
| 2000 Toyota 4Runner | 0 | 379 |
| 2001 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 154 |
| 2002 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 192 |
| 2003 Toyota 4Runner | 3 | 527 |
| 2004 Toyota 4Runner | 2 | 612 |
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 410 |
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 381 |
| 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 154 |
| 2008 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 96 |
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner | 6 | 22 |
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner | 12 | 145 |
| 2011 Toyota 4Runner | 10 | 163 |
| 2012 Toyota 4Runner | 8 | 96 |
| 2013 Toyota 4Runner | 6 | 36 |
| 2014 Toyota 4Runner | 7 | 77 |
| 2015 Toyota 4Runner | 9 | 86 |
| 2016 Toyota 4Runner | 8 | 79 |
| 2017 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 36 |
| 2018 Toyota 4Runner | 5 | 58 |
| 2019 Toyota 4Runner | 4 | 65 |
| 2020 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 33 |
| 2021 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 36 |
| 2022 Toyota 4Runner | 3 | 39 |
| 2023 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 32 |
| 2024 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 9 |
| 2025 Toyota 4Runner | 1 | 59 |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 2 | 7 |
Checking a specific 1999 Toyota 4Runner
How do I know if my 1999 Toyota 4Runner has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.