1998 Toyota Tacoma Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 300 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 218,639miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma, 2% of the 300 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 218,639 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.
“The vehicle was in motion on a highway at a speed between 60-65 ml/hr, when I heard something pop. When coming to a stop sign at the off ramp, the steering wheel immediately turned to the right, after pressing on the brakes. I took it to walmart were I purchased the tires and explained to the intake technician of the situation and requested a balancing of all 4 tires, because I thought a weight had fallen off the rim. The auto technician balanced all 4 tires. The receipt stated tires balance accepted and complete. No out of balance specifications were indicated. The problem was not resolved. …”
NHTSA complaint #11043791, filed 2017-11, 117,726 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was fractured by the rear wheel on the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer stated that the frame was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 319,552.”
NHTSA complaint #10855100, filed 2016-04, 319,552 miles“Driver was alone traveling westbound on I-64. While traveling at the posted highway speed (65), after coming over the crest at mile marker 242. The driver noted a loud snapping sound. Driver then noted with peripheral vision that the right front wheel had been ejected from the vehicle. Driver's immediate reaction was to remove foot from accelerator and to continue maintaining control. That is continue in a straight path with both hands on the steering wheel to prevent an over correction scenario. Driver tried to apply pressure to the brakes to gradually slow down. …”
NHTSA complaint #769090, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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