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1998 Toyota Tacoma Equipment Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 300 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma, 2% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.

“Not long after my basic warranty expired, I had fraying in my seat belt that was to the point it didn't pass inspection. I took it to a Toyota dealer in waco, texas, and they agreed to replace the belt free despite the mileage. Almost a year later, the same problem occurred. I went back to that dealer and they replaced it free even though they didn't have the obligation. About two years later, the same occurred. I have managed to get the truck inspected but I need badly to repair the belt, but I cannot afford it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10503199, filed 2013-03, 90,000 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202212%
201910%
201710%
201511%
201422%
201322%
201210%
201021%
2009112%
200851%
200731%
200671%
200551%
200410%
200331%
200231%
200110%
200010%
199921%
199852%
199711%
199662%
199521%

Other parts of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma

Body and structure
98 complaints
Air bags
46 complaints
Tires
29 complaints
Suspension
28 complaints
Seat belts
23 complaints
Brakes
21 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
16 complaints
Engine cooling
15 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Exterior 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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