1999 Toyota 4Runner 4X2 SR5 3.4 V6

Summary:

A very reliable and fun ride

Faults:

No major problems with the runner I basically do all minor maintenance such as the oil change, air and fuel filter and transmission service. I just finish doing the front brakes last week.

General Comments:

It's been a reliable fun ride no problems with her so far the ride is firm, lots of power and easy to take care of... I will buy another one someday.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th July, 2002

1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD Highlander 3.4L supercharged

Summary:

A capable and **STYLISH** SUV

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

For anyone who is thinking about getting the TRD supercharger, I would recommend it! For $2900 more, a V6 4-Runner with already good performance can give you GREAT performance... enough to beat that Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 at the green light!

Otherwise, this is a great SUV... but it could use just a little more room inside and the supercharger reduced gas mileage even more!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th January, 2001

1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 3.4 liter V6

Summary:

One word: truck

Faults:

Severe rust on the exhaust system?? Strange!!!

Power antenna would not fully raise sometimes.

General Comments:

Slight grinding sound from the engine bay but didn't bother to have it looked at cause it still runs fine.

Rear end loves to dance especially when taking a corner without a load.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th November, 2000

13th Mar 2003, 21:01

I'am trying to find out if Toyota 4runner '99 have been recalled.

1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5V6 3.4L V6

Summary:

Excellent truck, lousy customer service

Faults:

This truck eats tires! Heel & toe/uneven tire wear! It is probably due to the standard wheels (16x7) being too narrow for the width of the tire (265/70R16). Dealership service manager is an incompetent, and Toyota Canada Customer Service is anything but. They claim that it's all within spec, yet the truck will dance dangerously at highway speeds and I'll have gone through 2 different sets of tires in 2 years or 40000kms!!!

General Comments:

Other than the tire situation, I love this truck.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 10th August, 2000

14th May 2002, 16:28

It is quite unfortunate about the ongoing tire wear experience. I must say that the original Bridgestone tires that I had on my 2000 SR 5 V6 was not impressive, but I managed to get 65,000 kms. I am currently using a set of Michelins that are outstanding and I am at 84,000 Kms. Very impressive tires I have to say, with no premature wear. I must comment that I have had excellent service thus far, with two service dealership experiences and have not had to go as far as Toyota Canada. I have had one warranty coverage item, which was addressed to my satisfaction by the service department. I purchased my vehicle with 50 kms and I can't say enough good things about this experience.

1st Jan 2005, 08:32

"This truck eats tires! Heel & toe/uneven tire wear! It is probably due to the standard wheels (16x7) being too narrow for the width of the tire (265/70R16) "

No, it's probably due to the lack of tire rotation... It needs to be done every 6,000 miles. Not just regular rotation (front to back), but side to side as well. Have them rotate the LF to RR, the RF to LR, and vice versa. This will fix your problem.

2nd Jan 2006, 18:53

Rotation and balancing the tires is the key here (like on any other car as well). I have a set of Yokohama tires and after about 30K miles they still look like new!