1998 Toyota Prerunner Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prerunner years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Toyota Prerunner. That ranks 5th out of 5 Prerunner model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Toyota Prerunner problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Toyota Prerunner recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Toyota Prerunner.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We have a 1998 toyota tacoma. Soon after purchasing the truck we noticed that it would surge when at a stop. In other words, the engine will rev up even though we don't have our foot on the accelerator. We reported the problem to the agency where we purchased the truck and they supposedly reported…
The accelerator became stuck.*jb
Other Toyota Prerunner years
← 1997 Prerunner · 1999 Prerunner →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prerunner | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Prerunner | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Prerunner | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 Prerunner | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota Prerunner?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Toyota Prerunner?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Toyota Prerunner a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prerunner model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.