MYRModel Year Report

1998 Toyota Highlander

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1998 Toyota Highlander
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:51:35.609Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Highlander Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 137 complaints 2001 2002: 301 complaints 2003: 258 complaints 2004: 286 complaints 2005: 224 complaints 2005 2006: 274 complaints 2007: 123 complaints 2008: 403 complaints 2009: 134 complaints 2009 2010: 216 complaints 2011: 181 complaints 2012: 181 complaints 2013: 205 complaints 2013 2014: 133 complaints 2015: 186 complaints 2016: 109 complaints 2017: 260 complaints 2017 2018: 254 complaints 2019: 463 complaints 2020: 298 complaints 2021: 471 complaints 2021 2022: 219 complaints 2023: 162 complaints 2024: 39 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaints 2026
1998: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19971
19981
19990
20000
2001137
2002301
2003258
2004286
2005224
2006274
2007123
2008403
2009134
2010216
2011181
2012181
2013205
2014133
2015186
2016109
2017260
2018254
2019463
2020298
2021471
2022219
2023162
202439
20257
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

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DOOR LOCKS KEEP POPPING OPEN OR SHUT MANY TIMES PER DAY. SOMETIMES WHEN PARKED, OTHER TIMES WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR. EACH TIME I TAKE TO THE DEALER, HE SAYS HE CAN'T FIND THE REASON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040206

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20020430 — DP (closed 20020620)

ENGINE SEIZURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Toyota Highlander — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Toyota Highlander reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is electrical system:wiring, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Toyota Highlander have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.