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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JT3HN86RXX0••••••1999 Toyota 4RUNNER
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 1999 Toyota 4RUNNER build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
182on the model
57builds in total
Most reportedStructure 3Fuel System 2Other 2Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionOct 2016
I have a 1999 toyota 4runner. I am the original owner, and this vehicle has been garage keep and well maintained since I have owned it. While driving on the highway at about 55mph on 10/18/16, without warning - the 4runner began to shake violently from side to side... I almost…
StructureSep 2015
The contact owns a 1999 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle had excessive frame rust and a hole in the frame. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 02/23/16*lj…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2015
There is extensive rust on the frame just like the same issue with the toyota tacomas that were recalled with frame rust issues. The areas of rust are similar to the tacomas as well. Some places there are holes where you can fit your hand through. I have had older vehicles that…
SteeringDec 2014
Original owner, not located in the "rust belt" took 4runner to exhaust shop to have a new exhaust put on and once underneath the vehicle you could see that the frame has completely rusted through near where the trailing arm brackets are and on the inside/underneath of the frame.…
Fuel SystemAug 2008
Ran out of fuel while driving in heavy traffic. We nearly got rear ended! Fuel gauge showed plenty of gasoline. Fuel gauging system failed
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JT3HN86RXX0238767 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.