1998 Toyota 4 Runner suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Re: campaign number 02v021000 component: suspension I was told by jay at toyota (800 3314331 ext 5)that this recall does not apply to my 1998 toyota 4runner sr5. Please research & report. I was given this campaign number by efi auto service. Mechanic stated that his wife took her 1998 4 runner sr5…”
filed Jun 7, 2006
“1998 toyota 4runner left front passenger side ball joint failed causing the front passenger side wheel to become disengaged, breaking the tie rods and the front half axle. ***no answer required***.*mr *jb the manufacturer was contacted but they refused to provide any assistance because the vehicle…”
filed Aug 10, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Special service campaign (ssc) - 20a renotification rear suspension modification for owners whose vehicles have not yet had ssc 20a repairs completed. *tt
03019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 29, 2003Special service campaign 20a regarding renotification of rear suspension modification. *tt
02051 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 16, 2002Information regarding rear suspension modification. *yh
TC02003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 15, 2002Subject regarding special service campaign to modify the rear suspension. *tt
02006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 18, 2002
Suspension problems in other 4 Runner years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 4 Runner | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 4 Runner | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 4 Runner | 6 | 19% |
| 2001 4 Runner | 2 | 6% |
| 2000 4 Runner | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 4 Runner | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 4 Runner | 30 | 25% |
| 1996 4 Runner | 16 | 18% |
| 1995 4 Runner | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 4 Runner | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Toyota 4 Runner
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.