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.
The worst 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Tires2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Locks1
Problems by type
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- Tires2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Locks1
Recalls 1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- 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, louisiana, and mississippi only. The lug nuts contain a defect which could cause loss of the lug nuts, and possible loss of the wheel.
- Risk
- This condition could cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all the wheel lug nuts and also perform a complimentary wheel rotation when the repair is done.
Recall number 98V277000 · Recall details
What 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On many occasions the rear hatch sticks.
The front tires are noisy. ( firestone p225 75r15 radial )
Hatch failed twice.
Brakes failed.
Flat tire ( firestone p225/75r15 1025).
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Questions about the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER
Is the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER, close to a typical 4RUNNER model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER?
Tires, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4RUNNER have?
1 recall, covering wheels.
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