1999 Toyota Tacoma Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma, 3% of the 249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While trying to accelerate up to local or highway speed the 1999 Toyota Tacoma pickup I have owned from day one has always had a problem accelerating up to speed, creating the danger of being struck from behind by traffic. I have been complaining about this defect for years and have documentation to prove it. The just blow you off over and over again until you just give up and either sell the vehicle or just deal with it. I am taking this time to offer you this complaint to illustrate how this company has an undeserved reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction.”
NHTSA complaint #10316821, filed 2010-03, 200 miles“Leaving automotive shop from having regular oil change; pulled into turn lane, behind several cars, put foot on brake-engine accelerated resulting in rear -end collision have had several additional occurrences that did not result in collision. The accident resulted in ticketing, increase insurance and points on license.”
NHTSA complaint #10303310, filed 2010-01, 10,000 miles“Consumer complained about an accelerator pedal problem. Accelerator pedal stayed in the up position when idling. Consumer must use both feet to get vehicle to accelerate. The dealer was willing to repair the vehicle, but indicated that the consumer would have to pay for the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10055575, filed 2004-02, 89,500 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“When vehicle was put into drive it accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly. Driver put vehicle into reverse, eventually resulting in a collision. Manufacturer has been notified. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #877517, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 6% |
| 2020 | 9 | 10% |
| 2019 | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 | 19 | 9% |
| 2017 | 11 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 9% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 6% |
| 2012 | 22 | 7% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 34 | 12% |
| 2009 | 59 | 11% |
| 2008 | 85 | 19% |
| 2007 | 108 | 20% |
| 2006 | 147 | 19% |
| 2005 | 93 | 13% |
| 2004 | 30 | 7% |
| 2003 | 26 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Toyota Tacoma
102 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsTires
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 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 Nov 1, 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