1998 Toyota PrerunnerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Toyota Prerunner, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2009. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Toyota Prerunner has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Toyota Prerunner recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other Prerunner year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Prerunner median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
What Prerunner owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WE HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA. SOON AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK WE NOTICED THAT IT WOULD SURGE WHEN AT A STOP. IN OTHER WORDS, THE ENGINE WILL REV UP EVEN THOUGH WE DON'T HAVE OUR FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. WE REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THE AGENCY WHERE WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK AND THEY SUPPOSEDLY REPORTED…
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