1998 Toyota Pickup
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.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1998: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 59 |
| 1994 | 99 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 |
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, most commonly citing frontal.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-05
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-09
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-23
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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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, 2000-10-26
Interior lighting
1 of 5 total reports mentions: interior lighting.
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Dome lights failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-18
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 Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.