1999 Toyota 4Runner Problems and Repair Histories
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1999 Toyota 4Runners for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1999 Toyota 4Runner problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Toyota 4Runner Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1999 | Toyota 4Runner | 26 4Runners, 8.2 months of data per 4Runner, average 204300 miles68 |
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1999 Toyota 4Runner
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| Toyota in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 167000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 179000 | 0 | The car's frame was rusted and had several holes that finger can get through. |
| Toyota in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 244000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 256000 | 800 | rear axle seals |
| Toyota in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 207000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 207000 | 1800 | Steering rack was leaking, fluid, entire unit replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 217000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 158000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 158500 | 1000 | I just bought this truck which looked good on the dealer lot but was neglected on maint. I've replaced: both rear axle bearing/seals, radiator, spark plugs, wires, lower ball joints / outer tierods, antenna mast. Timing belt & H2O pump next month. |
| Mar | 2012 | 159000 | 610 | The steering wheel would shake violently when braking because the rotors warped. I understand why now. The rotors are too thin for a truck this heavy. I Replaced the front calipers, rotors and pads and flushed fluid. One day after replacing the fuel filter, #2 fuel injector failed. I ordered 3 reman injectors $40 ea. plenum gaskets and few extra parts. Spent Saturday repairing the engine. Gave me the chance to replace the leaking valve cover gaskets. Battery dying. The transmission was sluggish when first moving because the battery was too weak to move valves as i understand it. Bought a new optima battery $160 |
| Oct | 2012 | 164700 | 50 | Started to feel vibration from the drive line under acceleration and a slight clunk when shifting into gear. U-joints are fairly cheap so I decided to replace it myself. Had a machine shop press the new parts together. did the rest myself |
| Dec | 2012 | 166000 | 100 | The truck started to take longer to fire-up and worse when the engine had been run and still warm, like running in to the store. As suspected, it was a failing fuel pump. Installed a new Denso fuel pump and it runs like a champ now. |
| Apr | 2013 | 167000 | 130 | Alternator failed |
| Toyota in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 115000 | 313 | Needed new shocks and other suspension work |
| Jun | 2012 | 122000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 145000 | 600 | replaced spark plug wires and cleaned fuel injection system |
| Jun | 2012 | 154000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 230000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 235000 | 300 | Replaced muffler. It had a hole in it. Tie-rods worn out. Tires wobbling at 55+mph. Replaced. Replaced front pads, replaced all brake fluid. |
| Mar | 2013 | 240000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 175460 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 187080 | 200 | Rad transmission line pulled out Catalytic converter failed e test |
| Dec | 2012 | 187860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 172000 | 250 | Replaced front rotors, and pads. Very worn, causing front shimmy under braking. |
| Feb | 2013 | 177500 | 175 | Turn Signals ceased operation. Bad Emergency Flasher Switch. |
| May | 2013 | 182000 | 600 | Replace 2 struts and 2 shocks |
| Toyota in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 162000 | 2200 | Ball joints broke on RH side, causing wheel to fall off. Part of damage covered by insurance. I had dealer also replace ball joints on left side. |
| Mar | 2013 | 180000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 184000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 185000 | 3200 | two cracked head gaskets, but car never overheated. First i was told it was going to cost 4500 to fix, I told them I was going to take the car eslewhere for a second opinion, when I show up all of a sudden they could fix for 3200. BS |
| Toyota in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 143000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 143000 | 590 | steering wheel shake at 60-70mph. Took it in to replace steering rack bushings...but they replaced left inner tie rod end. Problem persists. They also did alignment and tire balance (twice) and rotation. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder manual AWD
| Toyota in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 52080 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 58280 | 1050 | Water pump leaking, replaced concurrently with timing belt (first timing belt replacement) Torn stabilizer bushings |
| Feb | 2012 | 67540 | 600 | Engine light, indicated fuel filter; replaced fuel filter (first time for vehicle) and all associated wiring. |
| Nov | 2012 | 72100 | 500 | Bar broke, replaced Engine warning light on, indicated issue with air fuel mix, replaced fuel and air filters. Light went off, but has come back on. Ignoring for now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73160 | 1000 | Engine light check, replaced exhaust system and o2 sensor. First exhaust (muffler) replacement since 1999 purchase. |
| Apr | 2013 | 73160 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| Toyota in Montana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 131000 | 400 | R/R rear hatch latch mech. |
| Mar | 2013 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 165000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 178000 | 150 | Clutch would not disengage when depressed. Replaced clutch master and slave cylinders. Rear cover on rear axle housing rusted through and leaking gear oil. Replacment cost over $1500, cleaned off rust and patched with 2 part epoxy, no leaks yet. |
| Sep | 2010 | 183000 | 100 | Power steering return tube corroded and leaking fluid. First repair shop said that complete power steering rack needed to be replaced. Diagnosis by myself found the problem. |
| Jul | 2011 | 190000 | 850 | Replace oxygen sensor and reset check engine light. Recharged AC Repaired exhaust system leak, welded in short section of connecting pipe |
| Dec | 2011 | 195000 | 120 | Brake hydraulic line broke, but found out frame is rusting through, fixed line, but vehicle is on short list for end of life. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Toyota in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 99000 | 150 | Intermittent starter engagement. |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 189000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 194000 | 4500 | "Strawberry Milkshake" - The portion of the radiator that the tranny fluid runs thru ruptures, mixes with coolant, and cycles thru the tranny. Ruins tranny (and radiator.) New tranny. New radiator. |
| Nov | 2010 | 208500 | 150 | Climate control started flaking out. Most buttons not responding. Removed and shipped climate conrol to a repair shop in TN for a refirb. Common problem on 3rd gen 4runner digital climate control systems. |
| May | 2011 | 219700 | 950 | Steering rack had developed a leak near the driver side of the vehicle. Progressively got worse over a 3 month peroid. Steering rack and tie-rod completely replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 282000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 332000 | 750 | Charging system light on, drained battery. Mechanic indicated the battery sent high voltage to alternator and caused failure. |
| Toyota in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 155000 | 450 | slight delay in starting engine due to bad spot on starter motor armature. gasket between catalytic converter and exhaust pipe blown out. Replaced gasket. |
| Jul | 2009 | 156000 | 100 | inner tie rod on passenger side replaced due to excess wear. |
| Dec | 2009 | 158000 | 0 | Dealer says entire exhaust system and 2 catlytic converters are bad. Replacement estimate is $2,700!!! Rear differential housing is rusting away. Dealer says replace total rear end. Big $$$ I made epoxy repair a year ago to stop small oil leak. Rusting problem is getting worse. In process of submitting complaint to consumer advocacy group. |
| Jan | 2010 | 158000 | 0 | Heater fan/blower under the dash has debris rubbing against housing causing squealing noise or stalled fan at some fan settings. Interference and noise stopped by itself after changing fan speeds and maintaining one mid fan speed. |
| Toyota in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 101680 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 102300 | 350 | A/C not cold |
| Mar | 2013 | 127100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 101680 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 107260 | 90 | Sway bar end snapped due to rusting out. Could have replaced one side for $45, decided to do both sides instead. |
| Sep | 2011 | 115320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 161000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 170000 | 100 | Starter motor failure |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 159000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 163000 | 0 | It needs a new control panel for heating/air conditioning and the lock control is beginning to fail (the controls which lock and unlock all the door at once). At this point, going to drive the truck until something breaks that sidelines the truck. |
| Mar | 2013 | 172000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 155000 | 95 | Check engine Light - could be the catalytic converter. |
| May | 2011 | 158700 | 1500 | Check Engine Light and Catalytic Converter |
| Mar | 2013 | 167000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 114000 | 300 | Loose steering. Replaced steering rack bushings. Both lower control arm joints, both outside tie rod ends. Both CV axles. |
| Aug | 2011 | 116000 | 250 | Check engine light. Complete diag. & smoke test of vac. system. Found no leaks. Cleaned throttle body & MAF sensor. Running better & no light after 30 days. |
| Oct | 2011 | 117000 | 100 | Exhaust rusted off. Replacement from Salvage Yard. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 111000 | 35 | |
| Sep | 2012 | 154000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 197000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 199000 | 1900 | Drive shaft and universal joints replaced. Water pump replaced w/seals. |
| Mar | 2010 | 200000 | 500 | IVC (idle control valve) replaced. Car stopped, would start but would not idle so you could shift into gear. |
| Jun | 2010 | 205000 | 100 | Engine mounts worn and need to be replaced. Cost estimated at $1200.00. |
| Sep | 2010 | 236000 | 770 | rear axle fluid leaking into rear brake drums, brakes and axle fluid seals needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 250000 | 700 | radiator leaking, replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 270000 | 0 | ignition coil needs replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 300000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 563000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 563000 | 600 | Brakes front and rear, 350. Timing belt, 250. |
| Dec | 2010 | 581000 | 1450 | Engine would not start, had 4 Runner towed to Toyota dealer. Diagnostic run and fuel pump failed. Replaced fuel pump and filter. 4-Runner runs like new. Always said if there is a problem with vehicle best to take it to the dealer for r-and-r. |
| Feb | 2011 | 589000 | 285 | Replaced starter. |
| Jun | 2011 | 605000 | 1400 | During routine maintenence found waterpump leaking, cam & crankshaft seals leaking replaced along with timing belt & accessory belts. Replaced spark plugs & wires. Changed oil & filter. |
| Aug | 2011 | 614000 | 850 | Replaced Air conditioner compressor. |
| Sep | 2011 | 620000 | 250 | Replaced burnt out dash lights. Some backordered. |
| Nov | 2011 | 631000 | 1100 | Replaced rear oil seal on engine. Installed new windshield, and replaced additional burnt out dash bulbs that were back ordered from previous visit. |
| Apr | 2012 | 656700 | 0 | Replaced lower ball joints. |
| Mar | 2013 | 702000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 192000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 235000 | 0 | Fuel level sensor failure; tank reads half full when empty. O2 sensor failure; check engine light Head gasket failure; leaking oil |
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