CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Toyota RAV4 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (15 reports).
1998 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Underinflate
Some driver-side frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles can absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue.
Most common 1998 Toyota RAV4 problems
Problem areas named in the 77 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VAPOR CANISTER AND THE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE (VSV) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,734. Consumer stated vehicle has been repaired.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THEIR VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE PASSENGER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT SUSTAINED A BLACK EYE, SEVERAL LEG BRUISES AND HAD TO GET 7 STITCHES IN HER HEAD. THE PASSENGER IN THE BACK SEAT SUSTAINED TWO BROKEN RIBS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNK
MY VEHICLE IS BEING RECALLED FOR TAKADA AIR BAGS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 RAV 4. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THROUGH LOCAL EMISSIONS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS). THE VIN TOOL CONFIRMS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO THE RECALL. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
EVEN AFTER I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE, THE BRAKES ARE STILL LOOSE AT TIMES, MOSTLY AFTER RUNNING ON THE HIGHWAY.
1998 Toyota RAV4 questions
Does the 1998 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Toyota RAV4: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Underinflate; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch; Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor; Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota RAV4?
Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (15), Air Bags (13), Vehicle Speed Control (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Toyota RAV4 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.