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1998 Toyota 4Runner repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 59 repairs.
1998 Toyota 4Runner repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Toyota 4Runner
Engine not specified
| Toyota in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Feb 201394300 miUS $250 | Replaced starter with fac. rebuilt Denso. Difficult install with 4WD but perfect fit and operation. Replaced all chrome bumpers/face bars/supports that rot every 4 years. This is a maintenance item on Toyotas. | ||
| Toyota in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012110500 mi | Car is lower by 1 inch on the driver's side | ||
| Toyota in Georgia, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2012209000 miUS $2400 | Replaced transmision mount and gaskets. The speedometer was not working and was replaced. | ||
| Toyota in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 2013220000 miUS $70 | Battery died. Texas weather is tough on batteries. | ||
| Toyota in Maryland, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Sep 2012189000 miUS $1000 | Front left caliper was locked up and applying excess pressure on the front left rotor. New brake pads, rotors, and calipers for the front were installed. Front brakes and steering work great now. Pivots on the rear emergency brakes needed to be replaced. Front right passenger door lock actuator needed to be replaced. Door lock functioned as intended, but the factory key fob and door lock button on the driver's side door could not activate or deactivate the lock - had to be locked manually. | ||
| Oct 2012190000 miUS $100 | Power steering fluid line was corroded and leaking fluid from the pump to the power steering rack. | ||
| May 2013196000 miUS $675 | Crap muffler installed by Meineke crapped out after 20K miles. Had brand new one installed and the 4Runner sounds brand new. | ||
| Toyota in California, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 2012154000 miUS $163 | Bad O2 Mass. Quoted $1500 to fix. Time to sell. | ||
| Toyota in Alaska, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 2015116000 miUS $250 | Batttery dead | ||
| Toyota in Alabama, United States Sep 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013142000 miUS $450 | Rear axle seal failure. Both sides | ||
1998 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| Toyota in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 2009176000 miUS $200 | antenna motor unplugged, already burned out. | ||
| Toyota in Alberta, Canada Mar 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011172980 miC $2000 | Transfer case needed to be replaced. Mechanic replaced it with a reconditioned unit from a 1999 4-Runner. | ||
| Jun 2011172980 miC $700 | Muffler replacement due to a leak | ||
| Toyota in Colorado, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013146500 miUS $100 | replace spark plugs and wires | ||
| Toyota in Colorado, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2009112000 miUS $1800 | Both rear wheel bearings replaced, failed seals and saturated brake shoes. Toyota switched to ball bearings instead of taper bearings in the rear. Very poor design, low reliability. | ||
| Toyota in Kentucky, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Nov 2010149000 miUS $60 | Sway bar attachment broke off. Fixed after cutting rusty bolt off. | ||
| Jun 2011153000 miUS $175 | Sway bar arm replaced but improper. Refix | ||
| Toyota in Washington, United States Dec 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010159000 mi | Rear main seal started leaking again, was 11 months after shop had originally replaced seal, luckily they warrantied their work as they had not seated seal properly during original install. | ||
1998 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Toyota in Illinois, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018235000 miUS $600 | Replace rotors and pads | ||
1998 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Toyota in Kentucky, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2011265000 miUS $130 | Alternator replacement | ||
| May 2012268300 miUS $60 | Throttle position sensor replacement | ||
| Nov 2012271500 miUS $9 | Rear u joint bad | ||
| Apr 2015288000 miUS $33 | Throttle position sensor needed replacing | ||
| Toyota in Hawaii, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012157800 mi | Rack and pinion bushing replacement. | ||
| Apr 2012160300 miUS $550 | High pitched noise and limited battery recharging. | ||
| Jul 2012162000 mi | forward internal transmission pump creating high pitched noise when accellerating. | ||
| Aug 2012162000 miUS $99 | Shop claims a pump in the front of the end of the transmission housing responsible for the noise. Decided to sell vehicle rather than spend $4,000 to replace. | ||
| Toyota in Utah, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Nov 2011101200 miUS $440 | Original rubber drive belts replaced because of cracking. Replaced contacts in starter motor | ||
| May 2012102900 miUS $200 | Sway bar links were replaced | ||
| Jun 2013109000 miUS $1100 | Rack and pinion leaking. Replaced entire rack and pinion. | ||
| Toyota in Maine, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2009155000 miUS $2200 | rear differential was bad. Shop found a used one at a salvage yard, complete with both rear axles, so entire rear end was replaced | ||
| Toyota in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2013187240 miC $960 | Bad fuel pump Timing belt and water pump | ||
| Mar 2018265360 miC $225 | Replaced original alternator | ||
| Jun 2021300700 miC $450 | Replaced axle seals | ||
| Dec 2021306280 miC $250 | Replace alternator | ||
| Jun 2022311240 miC $1000 | Rear axle seals | ||
| Toyota in Alabama, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2010188000 miUS $300 | Vibration at highway speeds. Replaced steering rack bushings and left front tie rod end. | ||
| Jul 2011210000 miUS $176 | Right Front outer tie rod end was replaced due to wear. | ||
| Oct 2015258250 miUS $180 | Replaced radiator and thermostat | ||
| Toyota in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Oct 2010163000 miUS $50 | Fuel injector #3 was replaced. | ||
| Feb 2011168000 miUS $650 | Steering rack and inner tie rods were worn. Steering rack, inner tie rods, and tie rod ends were replaced and vehicle aligned. | ||
| Jul 2012190300 miUS $50 | Replaced steering column intermediate unit and bushing in steering column sleeve. | ||
| Toyota in California, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013US $247 | Engine missing, replaced spark plugs. | ||
1998 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota in Louisiana, United States Aug 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Sep 2009178000 miUS $10 | headlight relay stuck, lights wouldn't turn off. replaced relay | ||
1998 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
4-cylinder manual 4WD
| Toyota in Alberta, Canada Aug 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010120900 miC $150 | towing package fault causing short in brake lights | ||
| Oct 2010124000 miC $250 | drivetrain leak requiring seal | ||
| Jul 2011128960 miC $150 | seized rear E-brake | ||
1998 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Toyota in Hawaii, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 2009210000 miUS $745 | Replaced Starter motor Replaced catalytic converter | ||
| Oct 2010224000 miUS $93 | Ignition lock cylinder failed due to wear, worsened by previous owners' overly heavy keychains. New lock cylinder purchased at parts counter of local Toyota dealership and successfully installed in around 30 minutes. | ||
| Dec 2010226000 miUS $150 | Water pump bearings failed; replaced pump and belt. While I was messing with it, also replaced fuel filter. Installed keyless entry/remote start unit to circumvent need to replace failing drivers door lock cylinder. | ||
| Mar 2012245000 mi | RF Passenger door window switch "down" function ceased. Swapped with un-used LR Passenger door switch. | ||
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