1999 Toyota 4RUNNER Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 13%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER, 13% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel gauge does not read correctly and will indicate full at times and empty at others leading to risk of running out of fuel. I finally reailzed this and so don't use the gauge anymore. Created risk of running out of gas on the highway if I hadn't seen it.”
NHTSA complaint #10745417, filed 2015-07, 180,000 miles“While driving on interstate during rush hour, in the passing lane at 70 MPH, the vehicles engine quit, lost all power steering, brakes, etc. Very dangerous for me and my family. Was able to drift to a turn around. Bottom line, vehicle had run out of gas, even though fuel gauge showed a little over 1/2 tank. This is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10269495, filed 2009-05, 53,000 miles“I'm the original owner of this 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER. Fuel gauge is inaccurate, gives misleading information. According to specification this gas tank can holds 18.5 gallons, but when the gauge said it was empty I filled it all the way up and it only took ~13 gallons. This a faulty design and it needs to be recalled and repaired for customer. I didn't notice this problem until I have a long trip ~ 500 miles away from home.”
NHTSA complaint #10486261, filed 2012-11, 81,000 miles“I have a big problem with my fuel gauge, it is extremely inaccurate. Sometimes it'll tell me I have more gas than I do, and other times it'll tell me I have less. Apparently this is a big problem among 99 4runners, and I'd really like to get this fixed. I ran out of gas on the freeway thinking I had half a tank left and almost caused a wreck. Thanks in advance.”
NHTSA complaint #10228098, filed 2008-05, 106,000 miles“This email is regards to the inaccuracy of the fuel gauge on my 99 Toyota . I was left stranded last night outside of thunder bay with no fuel even though the gauge read well over 1/4 tank left. In -35 celsius wind chill conditions. Nothing has been done to correct this failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10182198, filed 2007-02, 100,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 10% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 13 | 20% |
| 2018 | 9 | 15% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 10 | 11% |
| 2014 | 10 | 13% |
| 2013 | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 25 | 5% |
| 1999 | 43 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER
112 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsTires
28 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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