| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 59 repairs.
1998 Toyota 4Runner transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (40%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 10 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
| 142000 mi US $450 |
Rear axle seal failure. Both sides |
| 209000 mi US $2400 |
Replaced transmision mount and gaskets. |
1998 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder manual 4WD
| 172980 mi C $2000 |
Transfer case needed to be replaced. Mechanic replaced it with a reconditioned unit from a 1999 4-Runner. |
1998 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 300700 mi C $450 |
Replaced axle seals |
| 311240 mi C $1000 |
Rear axle seals |
| 155000 mi US $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 |
| 162000 mi | forward internal transmission pump creating high pitched noise when accellerating. |
| 162000 mi US $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. |
| 271500 mi US $9 |
Rear u joint bad |
1998 Toyota 4Runner 4-door
4-cylinder manual 4WD
| 124000 mi C $250 |
drivetrain leak requiring seal |
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