Suspension Related Problems of the 1999 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows eleven common suspension related problems of the 1999 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (six problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1999 Toyota 4Runner

The Suspension problem

The frame above the rt rear tire has rusted completely through. It's where the rear end bolts to the frame, at a wedge welded to the frame with bolt holes in it. It's like it wants to flip over and darts left or right every time there's a dip or rough spot in the road.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The mount for the rear lower control arm has rusted off. This is causing the car to violently rock back and fourth after hitting a pot hole and continue for a few seconds after. It is very unnerving and obviously a mater safety issue. I have also seen similar complaints on websites such as t4r. Org.   Read details...

The Sway Bar problem

The frame on driver side rear axle area has completed rotted from rust, the rear suspension and sway bar broke away from the vehicle. We were almost in a very serious accident as there was loss of control of the rear end and we ended up in a ditch with loss of control.   Read details...


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