1998 Toyota Tacoma problems by component
300 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota Tacoma, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 98 | 33% | 135,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 46 | 15% | — |
| Tires → | 29 | 10% | — |
| Suspension → | 28 | 9% | 167,276 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 23 | 8% | 130,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 17 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 16 | 5% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 15 | 5% | — |
| Steering → | 12 | 4% | — |
| Power Train → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2% | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.