After driving the truck at highway speeds, slow into traffic or lights, release the brake peddle and start to press the gas peddle and the vehicle shuts down. This was reproduced many times after driving over 2 hours, then unable to reproduce, several days later after driving 20 minutes on highway and into traffic, pulled up to an intersection, attempted to cross and the truck stalled in the middle of the intersection with heavy traffic. The toyota dealer and toyota of USA, have stated that they do not have an answer for this problem that has been reported by other truck and 4runner owners. The vehicle is not safe nor reliable to drive at slow nor high speeds due to total system failures.
1998 Toyota Tacoma engine complaints
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Front brakes worn out & brake light remains on.
Cam shaft position sensor failed. Yh
Brakes/pads on new 1998 truck were at 30% at first 12 months and needed to be replaced and rotors turned. Upon repairing, there is major vibration and slight grawl with clicking noise in forward or reverse. Dealer said it was normal to have vibration/pulling to large vehicles. I have a great concern for the safety of my family while driving my 1998 toyota tacoma 4wd extra cab. Dealer stated that there have been several brake replacements on similar vehicles from 7000-16000 miles on vehicle; however, due to no formal complaints, nothing can be done. Due to this fact, it will cost from $300-400 to repair, becuase warranty ends 12month/12,000 miles.
Vehicle virbrates while driving at any speed, and the dealer states the motor supports aren't large enough for the motor, causing the vehicle to vibrate.
Engine vibration experienced while driving.
Rubber substance coating the engine compartment could cause fire.
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