The gas pedal sticks when you are driving it you will have to continue to pump the gass pedal to gain speed. *Tr
Vehicle safety record
1998 Toyota Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2) and the lights (1). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 5 and the 1999 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Pickup year, for its age
#210 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Toyota Pickup problems
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No recalls for the 1998 Toyota Pickup
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Toyota Pickup. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving at an undetermined speed consumer lost control of vehicle, causing the driver to crash into an embankment head on. Both frontal air bags did not deploy. *Ak
Had a flat at 30 miles per hour... Outer wall separated from tire (dot number: 427 tiresize: p215/70r14)
DOME LIGHTS FAILED. *YC
Consumer's son was in an accident with the toyota pickup. He was driving about 50mph and hit the other car . The air bags did not deploy, and the son was injured. *Ak
Toyota Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1998 Toyota Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Toyota Pickup | 5 | 0 | C | |
| 1998 Toyota Camry | 610 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Toyota Tacoma | 310 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Toyota Sienna | 302 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER | 264 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Toyota Corolla | 233 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Toyota Avalon | 186 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Toyota RAV4 | 85 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Toyota T100 | 26 | 1 | 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 Pickup
Does the 1998 Toyota Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Toyota Pickup 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 Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2), lights (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Toyota Pickup had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 9, 1998 and the latest on May 23, 2013. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Toyota Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Toyota Pickup 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 Pickup years have the most complaints?
1994 (102), 1993 (63), 1992 (56). See every Toyota Pickup year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Toyota Pickup 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