Door locks keep popping open or shut many times per day. Sometimes when parked, other times when driving. This has been going on for over a year. Each time I take to the dealer, he says he can't find the reason. Toyota has no clue on why this electrical problem exists. I can't leave anything in the car, because when I return the locks are up.*Ak
Vehicle safety record
1998 Toyota Highlander Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Toyota Highlander with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Highlander year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Toyota Highlander problems
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No recalls for the 1998 Toyota Highlander
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Toyota Highlander. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Highlander
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Toyota Highlander: every year compared
All Highlander years1998 Toyota Highlander vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Toyota Highlander | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,429 | 10 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 976 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 734 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER | 264 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Nissan Pathfinder | 149 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Subaru Outback | 127 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Ford Explorer | 0 | 14 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Honda Passport | 0 | 6 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Toyota Highlander
Does the 1998 Toyota Highlander have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Toyota Highlander right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota Highlander?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Toyota Highlander had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 6, 2004 and the latest on February 6, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Toyota Highlander a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Toyota Highlander year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota Highlander years have the most complaints?
2021 (543), 2019 (511), 2008 (406). See every Toyota Highlander year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Toyota Highlander has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data