1999 Toyota Prerunner Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Toyota Prerunner (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Toyota Prerunner. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown (2) and suspension (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 79,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 29%
- Other or unknown2 29%
- Suspension2 29%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10992994, filed 2017-06, 79,000 milesSuspension: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10081073, filed 2004-07, 53,000 milesEngine cooling: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10172834, filed 2006-11, 80,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,000 and 80,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Toyota Prerunner in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022Equipment, Wheels, Tires. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Air bags. Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10145776Jul 21, 2016Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10062051Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Jan 18, 1991Equipment. Product general information.
Other model years of the Toyota Prerunner
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 62,430 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 7 | 149,882 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 79,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Toyota Prerunner model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Toyota Prerunner have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Toyota Prerunner as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Toyota Prerunner is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 2.
Has the 1999 Toyota Prerunner been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Toyota Prerunner reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 79,000 miles and the middle half falls between 53,000 and 80,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.