1998 Toyota 4 Runner Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Toyota 4 Runner recalls

Most common 1998 Toyota 4 Runner problems

Problem areas named in the 250 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	78
Suspension	64
Tires	32
Engine And Engine Cooling	16
Unknown Or Other	15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	13
Power Train	12
Steering	12
Electrical System	11
Seat Belts	9

What owners report

2023-10-04, Suspension
The rear end suspension is sagging on my vehicle. When I look up the VIN number on the nhtsa website it says that there is not a recall, but when I look up my vehicle by year it says that all vehicles of this year should be recalled for rear suspension repair/check. I called usa toyota and they said that they could not send the ticket to my local toyota dealership to for repair because my vehicle was imported from japan to canada. I have tried calling canada toyota but they have not picked up their phone. Reaching out to determine if the nhtsa can help with getting my vehicle suspension checked/repaired. Below is the message/link I receieved from NHTSA when I looked up my car's production ye

2022-11-11, Structure
The frame is rusting out and broke while driving. The frame is almost totally destroyed from rust . The rear started swinging violently but luckily got it stop without crashing. The entire frame is a joke. I can't believe it hasn't been recalled STILL. The body is in perfect shape but a frame that can snap at any moment....I thought Toyota put safety first?

2022-10-10, Steering
The drivers side front lower ball joint completely sheared off at around 15 miles an hour. The wheel and tire separated from the vehicle.

2020-12-03, Structure
CRITICAL FRAME RUST CAUSING TRAILING ARMS TO DETACH UNDER NORMAL USE.

2020-11-08, Structure
THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET THAT IS WELDED TO THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AND COMPLETELY FRACTURED OFF OF THE FRAME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT ON A CITY STREET AT NORMAL SPEEDS. I FELT AND HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN HAD SEVERE REAR END INSTABILITY WHILE DRIVING, REQUIRING ME TO "LIMP HOME" TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

1998 Toyota 4 Runner questions

Does the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner: Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner?

Based on 250 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (78), Suspension (64), Tires (32).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Toyota 4 Runner has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.