1998 Toyota Supra
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING. HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. DEALER CONTACTED. DEALER SAID THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20020624
SAFETY TIMELINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator.
Campaign 20V033000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1998 Toyota Supra — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 20V033000 (air bags) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1998 Toyota Supra 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 Supra?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Toyota Supra have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.