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 My husband insisted on checking the VIN on carfax and she quickly pulled out an outdated title.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. My husband looked at carfax and the last reported mileage on carfax for the VIN number was approximately 278,000 miles for that vehicle. The woman quickly blocked out phone numbers. About an hour later she had her number unblocked. We called her from a different number and acted as though I was ready to purchase a vehicle from her and she stated she had another vehicle, and could meet me at the same location (not knowing it was me) not only was the odometer reading false, the vehicle was not driveable and completely unsafe. The transmission was broken.
1998 Toyota Tacoma engine problems
17 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline8
- Engine3
- Exhaust system2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Cooling system: radiator assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota Tacoma engine problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Toyota Tacoma owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: under 50,000 miles exhaust pipe broke, this was welded and repaired. Under 70,000 a hairline crack that encircles the pipe was behind a welded bracket broke again for a second time, this was welded again for repair. The 3rd time 170,000 broke again and this pipe was replaced entirely . Now the 4th time, at 178,000 miles this has broken again. This is awaiting a replacement.
V6 engine failure on a toyota pickup. The piston detached from the rod causing internal damage.
For the last three years consumer had been complaining of fuel leaking into the oil of the engine. This leakage caused engine damage.
Why did the the electric sensors in the catalytic converter system failed.
Dashboard was rattling and engine had blownout at 25 thousand miles. Dealer had replaced parts .problem returned. Dealer will not replace it without charge. Please provide further information.
Fuel injection system is leaking, cause unknow. Also, when engine is cold gas leaks from exhaust system. Please give any further details.
Engine surges with the air conditioner compressor causing the RPM of the engine to rise high. Yh
Radiator failed. Yh
Engine vibrates whole vehicle when driving, dealer notified, didn't solve the problem
Questions about the 1998 Toyota Tacoma engine
Does the 1998 Toyota Tacoma have engine problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Toyota Tacoma, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Toyota Tacoma engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Toyota Tacoma engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Tacoma have bad engine?
The Toyota Tacoma model years with the most engine complaints are 2012 (124 complaints), 2016 (47 complaints) and 2006 (45 complaints).
Other 1998 Toyota Tacoma problems
Body 98Airbags 46Tires 29Suspension 28Seat belts 23Brakes 21Acceleration 16Steering 12Transmission 11Lights 6Visibility 6Electrical 5Wheels 5Fuel system 3Locks 1
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