1999 Toyota 4RUNNER electrical system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After a less than 10 mile drive the toyota was parked. After a hour or so it burst into flames. Prior to this the door locks were locking themselves. Two fire departments responded. The 4runner was a complete loss. Also burned part of the roadside. I have found other complaints and photos of others…”
filed Mar 26, 2019
“Fuel gauge reads inaccurately causing a running out of fuel situation, very dangerous. Gauge is very erratic, but usually shows 1/2 tank when it runs out. Sometimes goes all the way to full, sometimes all the way to empty. I have replaced the fuel sender in the tank with no change. I understand…”
filed Dec 5, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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Electrical System problems in other 4RUNNER years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 4RUNNER | 7 | 13% |
| 2022 4RUNNER | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 4RUNNER | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 4RUNNER | 8 | 13% |
| 2018 4RUNNER | 4 | 7% |
| 2017 4RUNNER | 5 | 14% |
| 2016 4RUNNER | 18 | 23% |
| 2015 4RUNNER | 13 | 15% |
| 2014 4RUNNER | 24 | 31% |
| 2013 4RUNNER | 4 | 11% |
| 2012 4RUNNER | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 4RUNNER | 6 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.