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1998 Toyota 4RUNNER Wheels Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 250 total for the year
Median mileage
180,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER, 2% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Left ball joint broke while driving after it was serviced at a Toyota dealership. Then they told me my frame was rusted after they inspected it. I heard there was a recall on rusted frames.”

NHTSA complaint #11114286, filed 2018-07, 190,000 miles

“Tire rubber spontaneously detached from rim. Auto became uncontrollable. Had difficulties stopping. Experienced driver. No injuries or fatalities. (tiresize: 225r15)”

NHTSA complaint #750578, filed 2001-08

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026114%
202512%
2024110%
202225%
2021411%
202026%
201935%
201812%
201713%
201645%
201511%
201423%
201326%
201132%
201053%
200844%
200721%
200651%
200572%
200451%
2003152%
200242%
200121%
200061%
199972%
199852%
199752%
199642%
199458%
199312%
199125%

Other parts of the 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER

Body and structure
78 complaints
Suspension
60 complaints
Tires
30 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Brakes
13 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology