1998 TOYOTA TACOMA Structure Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA
4 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the subframe was severely corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Campaign: 10030357-0006 (Frame Corrosion-Preventative Compound); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while inspecting the subframe of the vehicle, he noticed that there was a hole in the rear passenger side wheel well. The contact stated that the failure had increased significantly. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as an unknown recall had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
1998 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP REFUSAL TO REPAIR VEHICLE FRAME CORROSION RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. DURING THE RECALL IN 2008, THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE THE INVOLVED METAL THAT WAS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE VEHICLE WAS PAST THE 15 YEAR LIMIT, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO IX IT, OR BUY IT BACK. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE BRAKE SERVICE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED WITH HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.....UPDATED 0711/16 *BF UPDATED 7/12/16*LJ *CN
Other 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
30 complaints
Structurebody
30 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
30 complaints
Structureframe And Members
28 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Seat Belts
14 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Air Bags
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
13 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly
2 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint