MYRModel Year Report

1998 Toyota Toyota Truck

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1998 Toyota Toyota Truck
RENDERED 2026-09-16T03:51:55.565Z

Only 6 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 6 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 Toyota Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1991: 11 complaints 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 6 complaints 1998 2000: 14 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1998: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19822
19831
19842
19851
19866
19874
19887
19898
199111
199217
199316
199419
199510
19965
19975
19986
200014
20016
20036

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EQUIPMENT

2 of 6 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift.

CRASH INJURY
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DEAR SIR OR MS, I FILED A WRITTEN COMPLAINT AND SENT MY COMPLAINT TO YOU ON OR ABOUT CONCERNING WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WHILE I WAS SITTING AND WAITING IN THE RIGHT LANE, THE FEEDER LANE, OFF OF BELTWAY 8, FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE, IN PASADENA, TEXAS ON...

NHTSA ODI report, 20100201

WHEN PROPERLY APPLYING JACK AND RAISING WHEEL, JACK HAD TO BE RAISED TO ALMOST ITS MAXIMUM HEIGHT. TIRE WAS ONLY 1-2 INCHES OFF CONCRETE FLLOR, AND SCISSORS PORTION OF JACK WAS TEMPORARILY, BUT SLIGHTLY TWISTED, INDICATING A N IMPENDING FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980413

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

CRASH
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GLACIER TIRE CHAINS FAILED--CAUSING MY TRUCK TO SLIDE INTO A TREE AND SUSTAIN $3063 IN DAMAGE--TIRE SIZE-31X10 5OR15LT

NHTSA ODI report, 20020822

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

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MY 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA IS EXPERIENCED EXTREME RUST/ROT ON THE FRAME THAT WOULD BE UNEXPECTED FOR THIS YEAR VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT HAD AN INCIDENT YET CAUSING INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE BUT AM VERY CONCERNED THAT IT IS INEVITABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070430

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly.

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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000524

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Toyota Toyota Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for equipment issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 Toyota Toyota Truck 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 Toyota Truck?

The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Toyota Toyota Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.