Overview & Reviews

The 4Runner receives a number of upgrades this year, starting with a new and improved four-wheel-drive system equipped with a center differential and featuring a full-time 4WD mode in addition to the current two-high, four-high and four-low modes. New exterior features include a front bumper redesign, multireflector headlamps and an enhanced sport package with fender flares and a hood scoop on the SR5 model. Inside, a new center console/cupholder design will improve beverage-carrying capacity of the 4Runner and an automatic climate control system will be featured on the Limited models.

• Powerful and reliable with more luxury options than ever before.

• These things cost bucks! The new Grand Cherokee is even more rugged and still offers plenty of luxury for less money.

User Reviews:

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  Rocks - 1999 Toyota 4Runner
  By Eric - January 27 - 1:23 am

  The ride is rough but thats the ONLY negative. GREAT car. Always works and is totally versatile.

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  Great vehicle, but ours not as reliable as some - 1999 Toyota 4Runner
  By RobS - January 7 - 11:00 pm

  Maybe our 1999 4Runner 4x4 was built on a Friday, but we have had a few repairs that we didnt expect, given the reliability rating it gets. Starter motor, Oxygen and Mass Air Sensors, and starter failed at under 100K miles, a complete failure of a lower ball joint in the front end, rear axle seals leaked (then leaked again after dealer repaired them, just after warranty of course), Drivers side Master Switch for power windows went out, then after living with it for a couple years, started working again. Front Drivers Seat Belt Tensioner springs are about shot, so the seat belt doesnt retract most of the time. Water pump went out at 165K, even though we replaced it at 90K when we had the timing belt replaced as part of scheduled maintenance. At the same time, second starter went out, now on #3. The V6 has never made great power, but is OK. So far, its been reliable and doesnt burn any oil, and get around 20 MPG on the highway, which isnt bad for a 4x4. We did have to have the Valve Cover Gasket replaced. Some of the plastic covers on seat adjustment levers, seat belt return, are breaking. At least one of the 12V power ports should be On if the ignition is off. Seats could be a little bigger, but the vehicle is narrow, so no fault really. Controls are well thought out, and dash layout is good (could use full instrumentation for Oil and Alternator). One thing I smile about driving in the city every day is great turning radius, and overall maneuverability for a SUV, another is the Power Rear Window (which NO OTHER small SUV has)...our dog especially loves it! The repairs weve had to make are, in my mind, worth the overall experience of owning our 4Runner. Its a nice looking vehicle, offroads well (fire roads and unimproved logging roads), drives responsively in the city. It could have more room, but it drives and parks easily in congested San Francisco, so the tradeoff is OK.

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  Best all around - 1999 Toyota 4Runner
  By M.FREEMAN - November 9 - 10:00 am

  I have 240,0000 mi. On my 4runner. I replaced a few parts but saved money by doing my own repairs. Plenty of room inside for my gear and just enough power to tow my boat. Does well in the snow doesnt in the mud. Drive it hard and use it for commuting. Motor still runs smooth w/no oil leaks. I always loved the look of this generation.

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  1999 Toyota 4-Runner Std - 1999 Toyota 4Runner
  By HarleyRider - June 7 - 10:00 am

  I leased this suv new in 99 and wound up buying it. Got stuck with Toyotas wonderful 5yr lease and racked up the miles. Anyway, its been a great truck. All Ive really done is keep up on regular schedualed maintenance. The design is nice. The power rear window is great for dogs. It handles a lot better with larger tires then the stock 225/70s it came with. It runs great and I still get compliments about its design and looks. Its an excellent in- town vehicle.