1999 Toyota Prerunner Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prerunner years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Toyota Prerunner. That is the most of any Prerunner model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Toyota Prerunner problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 29% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Toyota Prerunner recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Toyota Prerunner.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Purchased second set of tires for my truck from dealership. Michlin lxt m/s2 type. Have 81,000 miles on my toyota prerunner pickup at this time. Have had the tires rotated and balanced at dealership on timely bases. Last time in for maintenance the service rep pointed out that the tires had "dry…
I PURCHASED TRUCK USED 2012. THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT WAS ON MOST OF THE TIME. I TOOK IT TO AURORA COLLISION IN SEATTLE , WA. THEY COULDNT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG SO THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE AIRBAG UNIT. WITHIN 1 YEAR THE AIRBAG FAULT LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON AGAIN. I CALLED THEM TO REPORT THIS PROBLEM…
Frame has completely rusted out and vehicle will not pass pa inspection and is not safe to drive. Received "program notice" from toyota and took to a dealer for inspection in 2008 and vehicle was found to have no rust in frame. Never receive any subsequent notice from toyota regarding the…
A rod was thrown through the engine block. The dealer claimed it was a maintenance problem where they refused any responsibility. 80,000 miles on the odometer. Purchased new engine and $8,000 had a new engine with a permanent check engine light illuminated. Dealer claims check light was a new…
My 1999 toyota tacoma prerunner with ladder rack and 3 ladders, sways dangerously, at highway speeds.it can be caused by concrete bridges and overpasses. It sways side to side. My toyota dealer says there is nothing wrong.*ak
Other Toyota Prerunner years
← 1998 Prerunner · 2001 Prerunner →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prerunner | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Prerunner | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 Prerunner | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Prerunner | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Prerunner?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Toyota Prerunner?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Toyota Prerunner a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prerunner model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.