1999 Toyota 4RUNNER Structure Problems
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER, 34% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 176,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “frame rusted” (27% of reports).
- 112structure complaints
- 176,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Frame rusted: mentioned in 30 of 112 complaints (27%)
- Rear axle: mentioned in 9 of 112 complaints (8%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 6 of 112 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 90 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 112 complaints, 1 an injury.
Toyota 4RUNNER structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 7 | 12% | — |
| 2024 4RUNNER | 3 | 33% | 2,038 |
| 2020 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% | 4,550 |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 3 | 5% | 25,250 |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 5 | 9% | 15,000 |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% | 28,000 |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 8 | 10% | 25,000 |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 8 | 9% | 41,916 |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 8 | 10% | 29,750 |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 2 | 2% | 54,072 |
| 2011 4RUNNER | 9 | 6% | 29,998 |
| 2010 4RUNNER | 12 | 8% | 101,550 |
| 2009 4RUNNER | 3 | 14% | 114,000 |
| 2008 4RUNNER | 16 | 17% | 90,000 |
| 2007 4RUNNER | 40 | 26% | 85,000 |
| 2006 4RUNNER | 143 | 38% | 126,728 |
| 2005 4RUNNER | 185 | 44% | 128,000 |
| 2004 4RUNNER | 310 | 46% | 137,000 |
| 2003 4RUNNER | 284 | 41% | 138,500 |
| 2002 4RUNNER | 88 | 39% | 142,500 |
| 2001 4RUNNER | 81 | 44% | 129,000 |
| 2000 4RUNNER | 256 | 53% | 145,000 |
| 1999 4RUNNER | 112 | 34% | 176,500 |
| 1998 4RUNNER | 78 | 31% | 170,000 |
| 1997 4RUNNER | 76 | 29% | 177,304 |
| 1996 4RUNNER | 42 | 26% | 185,000 |
| 1995 4RUNNER | 4 | 2% | 110,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The component that is failing is the frame. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others is at risk due to the frame falling apart due to the lack of integrity. The lack of integrity and strength is from oxidation or major rust. The vehicle has not been…
My frame is rusted almost to pieces. I know this is a common problem with 4runner of the same year models. And i hope to get a recall because it's putting me and others at risk of wrecking the car and possible injuries.
I heard rubbing noises from my left front wheel.i thought brakes but when i inspected the underside of my vehicle i noticed that the rubbing was coming from a rusted and broken off brake shield.i am older with back issues so getting under the car for a good look m is tough at best.what i could see…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Toyota 4RUNNERs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about structure for the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER (34% of the 330 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 176,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER?
The most frequent phrase is “frame rusted”, in 30 of 112 complaints, followed by “rear axle” (9).
Other 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER problems
- Suspension problems (66)
See all 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER problems or structure problems across all 4RUNNER years.