1999 Toyota Tacoma Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma, 4% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine surges at a complete stop while idling and if I don't put enough foot pressure on brake pedal it will lunge forward. It happened so many times I became accustom to the problem”
NHTSA complaint #10764045, filed 2015-09, 7,500 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The battery cable was too short to reach the battery correctly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery clamps failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure was persistent. The starter and battery were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10853875, filed 2016-04, 154,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 v6. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into the garage. The vehicle was shut off and the key was not in the ignition when the failure occurred. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated the problem was caused by a starter shortage. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10364999, filed 2010-11, 90,000 miles“Consumer received recall 01e41000 letter on trailer wire harness converter. Dealer inspected wire harness, and stated wire harness was not the one on recall. Vehicle does have the problem as described under recall. Consumer further states that the trailer lights blew out the fuse for the tail light, consumer states dealer refuses to replace faulty part.”
NHTSA complaint #6900654, filed 2001-12“1999 Toyota Tacoma, failing clear coat. Causing truck to completely rust-out. 4-wheel drive not installed during assembly. Tail light fuse blows out everytime I hook up a trailer”
NHTSA complaint #10051019, filed 2003-12Related service bulletins
- 10152205Jan 6, 2017TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles…
- 10111390Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111197Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10018661Nov 21, 2005Repair manual correction for the rear differential lock - electrical wiring diagram. 00400-ewd47-8u. '02 tacoma. *tt '03 tacoma. 00400-ewd51-7u. *tt '04 tacoma - 00400-ewd56-5u…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 6 | 5% |
| 2024 | 16 | 10% |
| 2023 | 12 | 22% |
| 2022 | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 | 9 | 11% |
| 2020 | 9 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 10% |
| 2018 | 14 | 7% |
| 2017 | 22 | 9% |
| 2016 | 37 | 11% |
| 2015 | 8 | 8% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 13 | 10% |
| 2012 | 19 | 6% |
| 2011 | 22 | 12% |
| 2010 | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 | 40 | 8% |
| 2008 | 27 | 6% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 25 | 3% |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 11 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma
102 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsTires
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Toyota Tacoma
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology