1998 Toyota Tacoma Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 300 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma, 0% of the 300 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Bought a vehicle from a woman off of craigslist. Met her in an unfamiliar area. Woman stated the vehicle was in good condition and runs perfect. Woman would not allow us to test drive the vehicle. My husband insisted on checking the VIN on carfax and she quickly pulled out an outdated title. The vehicle's odometer reading stated approximately 166,000 miles. After the transaction of $5000.00 was completed in cash. She quickly left with a heavyset hispanic male that was with her. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399558, filed 2021-03Related service bulletins
- 10132812May 1, 2014Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 23% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 8 | 15% |
| 2022 | 7 | 12% |
| 2021 | 12 | 15% |
| 2020 | 14 | 16% |
| 2019 | 29 | 13% |
| 2018 | 26 | 12% |
| 2017 | 36 | 15% |
| 2016 | 47 | 15% |
| 2015 | 12 | 12% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 7 | 6% |
| 2012 | 122 | 41% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 18 | 2% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma
98 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsTires
29 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Toyota Tacoma
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.
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