1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER
The 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint), and Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER, potentially affecting up to 7,794 vehicles.
Recall 98V277000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 7,794 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. *AK
BRAKES FAILED. *YC
ON MANY OCCASIONS THE REAR HATCH STICKS. *YC
HATCH FAILED TWICE. *YC
Safety Rating for the 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER
- 1998 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER (current)
- 1999 GULF TOYOTA 4RUNNER — 0 complaints
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