1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 15,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V277000Nov 4, 1998Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsCovers: Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER 1998–1999, Tacoma 1998–1999, Camry 1998–1999 +2 more
Vehicle description: 1998-1999 toyota sport utility vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with wheel lug nuts, part no. 1207, supplied by prime wheel corporation, and distributed by gulf states toyota, inc. In the states of texas, oklahoma, arkansas…
Recall details for the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER.
Other model years of the Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 15,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 15,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.