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JT3HN86R3W0••••••1998 Toyota 4RUNNER
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 1998 Toyota 4RUNNER build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
109on the model
38builds in total
Most reportedStructure 4Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureOct 2017
I own a 1998 toyota 4runner that I bought from a toyota dealer in 2001, after about three to four year later, I started to notice rust showing up on the rear bumper and also under neath the vehicle so I bought a gallon of rust prof paint and started to coat beneath the truck…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2015
Frame rot/rust and mechanic won't work on it to remove, rebalance tires. Under frame is rusted out. Not safe
SuspensionAug 2010
The contact owns a 1998 toyota 4 runner. While driving 3 mph the contact heard a loud noise on the front passenger side of the vehicle. After examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front passenger side wheel was pointing in the opposite direction of the other front…
StructureSep 2015
The contact owns a 1998 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to have the radiator replaced however, while the vehicle was being hoisted on the lift, the sub frame fractured. The contact stated that there was severe frame rust…
StructureNov 2012
1998 toyota 4-runner. Consumer writes in regards to frame rust. *smd the consumer stated the rear support bracket snapped off the main frame of the vehicle
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JT3HN86R3W0142395 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.