1998 Toyota Toyota Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 1, 2010 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Toyota Truck years
Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Toyota Toyota Truck. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Toyota Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 128,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Toyota Toyota Truck problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment2 · ~128,000 mi
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~61,000 mi
Structure1 · ~100,000 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment233%128,000——
Power Train117%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic117%61,000——
Structure117%100,000——
Tires117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 1 complaints
1998: 1199812000: 1200012002: 1200212003: 1200312007: 1200712010: 120101

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 Toyota Toyota Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Toyota Toyota Truck.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Dear sir or ms, i filed a written complaint and sent my complaint to you on or about concerning what happened to me while i was sitting and waiting in the right lane, the feeder lane, off of beltway 8, for the light to change, in pasadena, texas on 12/24/08. I was in my 1998 small toyota truck and…

Equipment · received Feb 1, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10303501

My 1998 toyota tacoma is experienced extreme rust/rot on the frame that would be unexpected for this year vehicle. I have not had an incident yet causing injury, or property damage but am very concerned that it is inevitable. So far i have done nothing to correct the problem but i am looking into…

Structure · received Apr 30, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10189313

My toyota 4 runner has 100000 miles and i am having my rotors turned for the third time. They warp after about 5000 miles and then i just put up with it for another 25 or 30 thousand miles until i can't stand the bumping any longer and have them turned again. It appears that they are not…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jun 21, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10023499

Glacier tire chains failed--causing my truck to slide into a tree and sustain $3063 in damage--tire size-31x10 5or15lt

Tires · received Aug 22, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 566326

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Power Train · received May 15, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 722678

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota Toyota Truck?

Owners most often report equipment, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Toyota Toyota Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Toyota Toyota Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Toyota Truck model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.