1999 Toyota Tacoma Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 102about this part
- Share
- 41%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,172miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 102 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma, 41% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,172 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I changed the oil in march, I noticed a huge hole on the inside of the left frame member, next to the gas tank. I then checked the right side, and found a long line of rusted through holes along the bottom of that frame member. I feel this is a major safety defect by the oem's selection of steel grades.”
NHTSA complaint #11009908, filed 2017-07, 175,000 miles“The frame of the truck has completely rusted through just before the back drivers side wheel. It has split completely through the metal and runs all the way down toward the front . All the way down. It scares me to drive it bnut it is the only tranportation I have and no choice. This happened in the past year.”
NHTSA complaint #10905975, filed 2016-09, 175,000 miles“Truck has perforated rust through the frame. After researching online, this appears to be a known issue impacting older Toyota tacomas. I have received no notice of any issue from Toyota despite having a good address on file, but after contacting Toyota, they have informed me of a 15 year extended program specifically for perforated frame rust issues on this truck. Per Toyota, this program lapsed two months prior to my call. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615018, filed 2014-07, 142,000 miles“This is not a one time event, but a chronic problem of excessive corrosion on entire underside of vehicle including frame (1999 Toyota Tacoma). I chose incident date as approximate date that I first noticed. Vehicle was inspected and passed by dealer around july 2008.”
NHTSA complaint #10306291, filed 2010-02, 50,000 miles“I was informed in sept. 2007 that my truck probably will not pass inspection in 2008 due to excessive rust on my trucks frame. The truck is only eight years old. Doesn't this constitute premature frame deterioration? The inspectors suggested that I have someone weld steel onto the frame. It was recommended that I do this before this winter so it is not exposed to any more salt from the roads.”
NHTSA complaint #10208958, filed 2007-11, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10123420Oct 27, 2017TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available…
- 10042927Sep 22, 2011Toyota: information pertaining to reissuance of follow up notification letter to customers for certain vehicles for the phase 2 corrosion resistant compound to frame of trucks.
- 10030357Apr 1, 2011Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A number of vehicles operating in severe cold climate areas with high road salt used exhibited excessive…
- 10038974Mar 28, 2011Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. A service campaign to apply anti-corrosion materials for vehicles in cold states. 1996-2004 tacomas.
- 10024521Mar 7, 2008Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Customer support program - warranty coverage extension for frame rust corrosion perforation on certain 1995…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 44 | 38% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 14% |
| 2021 | 6 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 16 | 8% |
| 2017 | 28 | 11% |
| 2016 | 22 | 7% |
| 2015 | 15 | 15% |
| 2014 | 20 | 22% |
| 2013 | 11 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 11% |
| 2010 | 30 | 10% |
| 2009 | 55 | 11% |
| 2008 | 79 | 18% |
| 2007 | 109 | 20% |
| 2006 | 242 | 31% |
| 2005 | 260 | 37% |
| 2004 | 203 | 49% |
| 2003 | 181 | 50% |
| 2002 | 180 | 54% |
| 2001 | 228 | 58% |
| 2000 | 78 | 37% |
| 1999 | 102 | 41% |
| 1998 | 98 | 33% |
| 1997 | 46 | 35% |
| 1996 | 64 | 25% |
| 1995 | 29 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma
38 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsTires
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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