MYRModel Year Report

1998 Toyota 4 Runner

● Typical for this model
1998 Toyota 4 Runner
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:19.457Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
120
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Tires

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 125 complaints 1996: 89 complaints 1996 1997: 122 complaints 1998: 120 complaints 1998 120 1999: 110 complaints 2000: 104 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 168 complaints 2004: 66 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints
1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 125 complaints 1995 1996: 89 complaints 1996 1997: 122 complaints 1997 1998: 120 complaints 1998 120 1999: 110 complaints 1999 2000: 104 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 168 complaints 2003 2004: 66 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005
1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 125 complaints 1995 1996: 89 complaints 1996 1997: 122 complaints 1997 1998: 120 complaints 1998 120 1999: 110 complaints 1999 2000: 104 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2002 2003: 168 complaints 2003 2004: 66 complaints 2004 2005: 15 complaints 2005

1998: 120 complaints

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YearComplaints
199452
1995125
199689
1997122
1998120
1999110
2000104
200131
200232
2003168
200466
200515

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Tires

24% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH

Suspension

16% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing rear and front.

CRASHINJURY
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While driving 55 MPH on the freeway, the rear axle borke

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-18

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Vehicle in head on collision, fire errupted immediately. (Qcaw)

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-26

Service brakes

8% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Power train

6% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Toyota 4 Runner — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.