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1999 Toyota Prerunner problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Toyota Prerunner is airbags. Its complaint count is close to a typical Prerunner model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
9
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 1999 Toyota Prerunner problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Tires
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    2
  • Suspension
    2
  • Engine
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Toyota Prerunner 9

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1999 Toyota Prerunner owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 3, 2017 · 79,000 miles · SC

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 rotted". Tread thickness is very acceptable. Photos attached.

Filed Nov 27, 2016 · Airbags · WA

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 and they said a new company bought the business same phone number 206 522-0493 and they do not have my records. Toyota of seattle told me they are supposed to keep customers records for 10 years and pass them on to the new owner. New business owner says he does not have them. Toyota of seattle says they cannot determine what airbag I have with out taking the truck apart. What can I do?

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · PA

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 application of a rust "spray". Vehicle has less than 90k miles.

Filed Nov 7, 2006 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MD

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 problem and offered to fix for somewhere north of $1,500. Refused this fix. Oil was changed at regular intervals. Boo toyota.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Suspension · 53,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Sep 24, 2001 · Suspension, Tires · CA

Bed of truck swayed when a load was in bed, dealer has changed rack & pinion steering/tie rod ends/springs and shocks, but that has not remedied the problem. *ak consumer was also informed that there was a problem with the tires which was actually causing the problems, the tires were then balanced and rotated, consumer stated the problem with the swaying was still there, consumer realized that when weight is on bed of the vehicle, that is when the vehicle seems to sway, consumer was informed that manufacturer is aware of the problem, but has no place of alleviating the problem.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Airbags · MS · crash · 1 injury

While traveling at 64 MPH another driver crossed consumer's path, and consumer hit other driver head-on. Car was totalled. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Consumer felt this was unsafe.

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Questions about the 1999 Toyota Prerunner

Is the 1999 Toyota Prerunner reliable?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1999 Toyota Prerunner, close to a typical Prerunner model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Toyota Prerunner?

Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is suspension (2).

How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Prerunner have?

No recalls on record.

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