MYRModel Year Report

1998 Toyota Pickup

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1998 Toyota Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:24:04.854Z

Only 5 complaints 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 5 complaints 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 Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 59 complaints 1994: 91 complaints 1995: 35 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1998: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19813
19822
19832
19843
19859
198618
19878
19887
198921
199025
199129
199256
199359
199491
199535
19966
19975
19985
19992
20004
20017
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

2 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO CRASH INTO AN EMBANKMENT HEAD ON. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040105

CONSUMER'S SON WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH THE TOYOTA PICKUP. HE WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50MPH AND HIT THE OTHER CAR . THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SON WAS INJURED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980909

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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THE GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IT YOU WILL HAVE TO CONTINUE TO PUMP THE GASS PEDAL TO GAIN SPEED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130523

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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HAD A FLAT AT 30 MILES PER HOUR... OUTER WALL SEPARATED FROM TIRE (DOT NUMBER: 427 TIRESIZE: P215/70R14)

NHTSA ODI report, 20001026

INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: interior lighting.

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DOME LIGHTS FAILED. *YC

NHTSA ODI report, 19990618

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Toyota Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Toyota Pickup 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 Pickup?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Toyota Pickup 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.