We have a 1998 toyota tacoma. Soon after purchasing the truck we noticed that it would surge when at a stop. In other words, the engine will rev up even though we don't have our foot on the accelerator. We reported the problem to the agency where we purchased the truck and they supposedly reported the problem to toyota. They reported back to us that they and toyota had never had any similar complaints of this kind and they did not know what might be causing the problem. We were unable to duplicated the problem when test driving with the service manager at the agency. We never know when it will happen. When my wife talked to the service manager, he tried to convince her that it was her fault and it had something to do with the way she drove the truck. He said that she should continued driving until the truck got used to her driving style. What a crock of crap. After the problem arose and we got all this '!@#$%' from the agency, I looked around the internet and found that many other people have had the same problem. Some of them have been involved in fatal accidents. Something should be done about this problem before more people are killed. I filled in a date below, but really don't know when the problem occurred. It was at various time since we purchased the truck.
The worst 1998 Toyota Prerunner problems
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- Acceleration1
- Engine1
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- Acceleration1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Toyota Prerunner 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Replacement vin plates.
- Subject regarding front mudguards for vehicles starting with VIN 4TAPM62N YZ653866. tt
- This bulletin provides the location of the grease fittings for the propeller shaft joints as well as the...
- This service bulletin provides the location of the grease fittings for the propeller shaft joints. tt
- Product general information.
What 1998 Toyota Prerunner owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The accelerator became stuck.
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Is the 1998 Toyota Prerunner reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Prerunner, fewer than a typical Prerunner model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Toyota Prerunner?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Toyota Prerunner have?
No recalls on record.
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