Toyota Toyota 1998
Model Toyota made in 1998 by Toyota got 10 consumer complains as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.4 and 2.7.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 4 | Automatic, 4 gears | R | 21/24/23 | 23.6598/31.129/26.5237 | Regular | 816 | SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 2.4 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 22/27/24 | 24.3774/34.2946/28.0242 | Regular | 782 | SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 2.7 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 20/24/21 | 21.8568/30.2426/24.9728 | Regular | 892 | SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 3.4 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 19/23/21 | 20.7/30.0945/24.0831 | Regular | 892 | SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 3.4 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 18/23/20 | 20.4569/29.4201/23.7071 | Regular | 938 | SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 3.4 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 19/23/21 | 21.3868/29.9789/24.5536 | Regular | 892 | SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 2.7 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 20/23/21 | 21.8/29.6/24.7328 | Regular | 892 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 2.7 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 19/24/21 | 21.44/30.3165/24.6936 | Regular | 892 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 3.4 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 17/20/18 | 19.2989/25.5979/21.7021 | Regular | 1042 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 3.4 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 17/20/18 | 18.8428/25.7725/21.4365 | Regular | 1042 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 3.4 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 16/17/16 | 17.6254/22.1534/19.4108 | Regular | 1172 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD | |
| 3.4 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 16/19/17 | 18.1259/24.2461/20.4486 | Regular | 1102 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD | |
| 2.7 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 18/21/19 | 20.1123/27.1947/22.7823 | Regular | 986 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD | |
| 2.7 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 17/21/19 | 19.3421/27.0124/22.1757 | Regular | 986 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD | |
| 3.4 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 17/20/18 | 18.6/25/21.0217 | Regular | 1042 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD | |
| 3.4 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4 | 16/19/17 | 18.1259/24.2461/20.4486 | Regular | 1102 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 4WD |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TC98023 | 12/10/1998 | 604472 | Information on replacing cylinder head gaskets. *tt | 05/03/1999 | |
| TC98013 | 08/13/1998 | 604471 | Information regarding 3vz-e v6 head gasket. *tt | 05/03/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 980619980619 | 08/12/1998 | 601596 | Information on automatic transmission fluid type. *yc | 08/12/1998 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| BO00200 | 01/21/2000 | 610046 | Subject regaring the availability of seat belt extenders. *tt | 04/14/2000 | |
| BO01298 | 05/08/1998 | 601610 | Brief information pertaining to seat belt extenders. *yc | 08/12/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| BR00400 | 10/20/2000 | 618311 | Information regarding brake pad clicking noise. *jb | 04/11/2001 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 980603 | 06/03/1998 | 601368 | Information provided to supplement the repair manual procedure for steering gear removal / replacement. *yc | 07/27/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
| 435 | 03/13/2001 | 619092 | This electronic mail message states that toyota is offering retro-fit internal trunk release kits to allow the trunk to be opended from the inside in case of entrapment on all applicable 1990 - 2000 models. *tt | 05/14/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SS00299 | 07/09/1999 | 608085 | This tsb contains information regarding special service tools distributed or added to the sst program. *tt | 11/02/1999 | |
| TC99012 | 05/26/1999 | 606573 | Subject regarding toyota special service campaign book. *tt | 08/27/1999 | |
| 121598 | 12/15/1998 | 605813 | Information on the availability of rivet nut tool (all models). *tt | 07/27/1999 | |
| AX00599 | 04/09/1999 | 605079 | Information on programming the two-button remote control. *tt | 05/25/1999 | |
| 970829PG007 | 08/29/1997 | 54395 | General information on pre-delivery service for satisfying your dealership's new car customers. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 26705 | 1 | 05/08/1998 |
| While pulling into a parking space, sudden acceleration occurred, i tried to stop, but the brakes would not respond. i hit a pole and two other cars, causing major damage to my car and the car next to me. also, the air bags did not deploy. *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| A/c compressor failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Clutch assembly failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| Driver seat belt failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | 04/08/1998 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Brakes malfunctioned. *yc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Noisey brakes replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 2 | |||
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Sliding door failed. *yc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 26705 | 1 | 05/08/1998 |
| While pulling into a parking space, sudden acceleration occurred, i tried to stop, but the brakes would not respond. i hit a pole and two other cars, causing major damage to my car and the car next to me. also, the air bags did not deploy. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | NORWALK | 90650 | NORWALK TOYOTA | 562 868-0035 |