1999 Toyota Tacoma
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 249
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 249 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 177 |
| 1996 | 253 |
| 1997 | 131 |
| 1998 | 300 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 210 |
| 2001 | 396 |
| 2002 | 333 |
| 2003 | 360 |
| 2004 | 414 |
| 2005 | 707 |
| 2006 | 782 |
| 2007 | 541 |
| 2008 | 445 |
| 2009 | 519 |
| 2010 | 293 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 101 |
| 2016 | 323 |
| 2017 | 239 |
| 2018 | 206 |
| 2019 | 216 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 151 |
| 2025 | 100 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
41% · 103 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
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Hi, i had the recall preventive performed by toyota for rusting and corrosion of the frame. Now, the vehicle is rusting throughout the frame and is very very unsafe to drive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-14
Also filed under Suspension
Frame rusted out, causing the body to drop and a bolt to settle on my gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak. Needs a new frame to fix.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-01
Air bags
15% · 38 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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My 1999 Toyota Tacoma was involved in a rear end vehicle collision (the front of my vehicle struck the rear of a vehicle traveling in front of me) at a speed of approximately 40-45 mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-20
The car in front of me stopped on the freeway and I was not able to stop in time. My front right hit his rear left, and my car spun 180 degrees into the lane next to the one I had been in and I was facing the oncoming traffic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-08
Also filed under Suspension and steering
Vehicle air bags failed to deploy.*mr (Answered by tis) *cb the consumers son lost control of the vehicle when he hit a patch of ice and the crashed into a bridge support.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-22
Suspension
14% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing front and leaf spring assembly.
Tires
9% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Power train
6% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and column shift.
Show complaint excerpts
Premature failure of drive shaft universal joints at 160,000 miles
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-26
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2001-08-27Trailer hitches01E041000 Equipment description: this recall is for trailer towing wire harness converters installed by dealers or for installation on 1999-2000 Toyota tundra and Tacoma vehicles. The connectors integrate…
Remedy: Dealers will notify the customers and install a redesigned trailer towing wire harness converter free of charge. Owner notification began August 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an…
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…
Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 103 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 38 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 36 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01E041000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1999 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Toyota Tacoma is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Toyota Tacoma?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.