Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 1999 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Dashboard Failed problems | |
| Horn Assembly problems |
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. Read details...
The vehicle stalls, incosistently, but, on a frequent basis, at any given time, then will be fine for a long period of time. It eats batteries. I've had to replace the battery every year. A local automotive electrical specialist replaced the b+ cable from the battery to the starter, and the problem Read details...
After the vehicle was parked for over 4 hours the electrical wiring inside the driver's door caught on fire. This failure also caused the electric window to roll down into the door. The consumer managed to put the fir out. The dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved. Read details...