Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER (1998–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is tires (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 4RUNNER model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 15,000 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Tires2 33%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Latches, locks and linkages1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Brakes1 17%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1998: “While parked a fire started under the steering wheel. Consumer pulled over, put out the fire, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10102013, filed 2004-12, 15,000 milesOther Gulf Toyota models
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology