1998 Toyota 4Runner
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Toyota 4Runner is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 38 on record.
1998 Toyota 4Runner at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
1998 Toyota 4Runner recalls 4
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
ON CERTAIN 2-WHEEL-DRIVE (2WD) AND 4-WHEEL-DRIVE (4WD) 4RUNNER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A COMBINATION OF HEAVY LOADING (SIMULTANEOUS LOADING TO REAR GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING) AND SEVERE STEERING MANEUVERS COULD CAUSE THE 2WD 4RUNNER TO LOSE DIRECTIONAL STABILITY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION PARTS. ALTHOUGH THE 4WD 4RUNNERS DO NOT EXHIBIT THE HANDLING CONDITION, TOYOTA WILL RECALL THESE VEHICLES TO AVOID ANY PUBLIC CONFUSION AS TO WHICH VEHICLES SHOULD RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THE…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
1998 Toyota 4Runner common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 267 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1998 Toyota 4Runner MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 1998 Toyota 4Runner worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1998 Toyota 4Runner costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($2,878) with the same model 3 model-years older ($1,697), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
1998 Toyota 4Runner trims & engines on record
1998 Toyota 4Runner vehicles on record
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3GN86R4W0064009
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3GN86R2W0081388
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3GN86R4W0074927
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3HN86R8W0136253
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3HN86R1W0144324
1998 Toyota 4Runner LimitedJT3HN87R5W0153400
1998 Toyota 4Runner LimitedJT3HN87R3W9015561
1998 Toyota 4Runner LimitedJT3HN87R7W0173857
1998 Toyota 4Runner LimitedJT3GN87R9W0081838
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3GN86R1W0059303
1998 Toyota 4Runner LimitedJT3HN87R5W0187773
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3GN86R1W0074657
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3HN86R1W0167408
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3HN86R3W0171069
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3GN86R1W0084704
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3HN86R0W0132892
1998 Toyota 4Runner BaseJT3GM84R4W0020002
1998 Toyota 4Runner BaseJT3GM84R4W0027340
1998 Toyota 4Runner LimitedJT3HN87R2W0149210
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3GN86R9W0090069
1998 Toyota 4Runner BaseJT3GM84RXW0026418
1998 Toyota 4Runner LimitedJT3GN87R3W0082743
1998 Toyota 4Runner LimitedJT3HN87R0W0136147
1998 Toyota 4Runner SR5JT3GN86R2W0063988
Other Toyota 4Runner model years
1998 Toyota 4Runner — frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Toyota 4Runner have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Toyota 4Runner. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota 4Runner?
Based on 267 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are structure, suspension, steering.
What gas mileage does the 1998 Toyota 4Runner get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1998 Toyota 4Runner at about 17 mpg combined (16 city / 20 highway).
How much is a 1998 Toyota 4Runner worth?
Comparable 1998 Toyota 4Runner listings run roughly $1,100–$5,749, typically around $2,878 (from 37 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.