1999 Toyota Tacoma Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · data through 07/12/2026

22Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields complaints

8.8%Of all 249 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:frame and members:underbody shields ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY38 · 15.3%

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS37 · 14.9%

SUSPENSION23 · 9.2%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL22 · 8.8%

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS22 · 8.8%

Share of the 249 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Toyota Tacoma overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE A 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA WITH A RUSTED FRAME. IN FEB 08 BALLARD SPRINGS PUT SPRINGS ON A RUSTED MOUNT. I AM NOW INVOLVED…”NHTSA complaint 10224554 — filed 04/15/2008

“AT MY ANNUAL STATE (NH) AUTO INSPECTION ON JANUARY 31ST, 2008, MY 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA PICK UP I WAS REJECTED BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FRAME…”NHTSA complaint 10217601 — filed 02/10/2008

“EXCESSIVE RUST IN BOTH FRAME MEMBERS WHERE THE FRONT OF THE LEAF SPRING BRACKETS ATTACH TO THE FRAME. THIS PRESENTS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS…”NHTSA complaint 10213611 — filed 01/03/2008

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Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Toyota Tacoma have structure:frame and members:underbody shields problems?

Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Toyota Tacoma: 22 of 249 complaints on file (8.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1999 Toyota Tacoma have in total?

249 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 28 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:frame and members:underbody shields category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.