1998 Toyota 4RUNNER body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 78 complaints for the 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 78 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 170,000 miles 57 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 9 |
| 200k+ miles | 17 |
What the data shows
Of the 57 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 170,000 miles, and 2% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
On 03'04/02 I was sitting at the traffic light witin on the light to change to green. The light changed to green , then I proceeded into the intersection where I was t-boned on the driver sided. At this time I hear a loud bang then the lower area by the brakes caved in on my left leg, the the doors locked ,then my car alarm sounds off. During this time I can see smoke to my leftt in the door area. So immdiately I try to get out of the vehicle but I had to unlock doors first.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the frame and trailing arm bracket exhibited severe rust. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair but the contact was informed that due to liability issues, they could not service the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified but they offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 250,000.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER
- Suspension 64 complaints
- Tires 32 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints