Four problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 1999 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
#1 starter stuck twice-even removed key and engine kept cranking. #2 fuel guage reaes full when empty and vise versa. #3 p0171 engine code keeps throwing #4 brakes fade when applied hard. Have replaced pads and rotors and still fade.
I have 99 4 runner and as I was driving down the highway my vehicles engine died, I had to cut across traffic without power brakes or steering. I spoke to the dealer about my problem and they gave me an estimate of around $1000 dollars, if u look on the internet there seems to be a lot of people with this same issue,I think there needs to be a recall concerning this issue because it is possible to cause a collision under certain circumstances. Thanks.
1999-Toyota 4-runner started to convulse,seize, and shake uncontrollably, oil was pouring out all over the freeway. The car was not controllable in freeway traffic at freeway speeds. The car was perfectly maintained. Toyota refused to evaluate the problem. Independent expert diagnosed a "hole in the block from a defective connecting rod which had shot through the engine wall" Toyota refuses any responsibility!!.
"threw a rod" while hwy driving. Engine seized. All scheduled maintenance on time including oil changes. Last oil change 2 months prior. No warning.