NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Gulf Toyota 4Runner Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Gulf Toyota 4Runner has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Gulf Toyota dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4Runner. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Gulf Toyota 4Runner owner complaints
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Gulf Toyota 4Runner, describing incidents dated August 1, 1998 to November 18, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Tires 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Of the 6 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10102013 · Filed
WHILE PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, PUT OUT THE FIRE, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ODI #608643 · Filed
ON MANY OCCASIONS THE REAR HATCH STICKS. *YC
ODI #608060 · Filed
THE FRONT TIRES ARE NOISY. ( FIRESTONE P225 75R15 RADIAL ) *YC
GULF STATES TOYOTA/PRIME WHEEL/LUG NUTS
NHTSA #98V277000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice
Reported November 4, 1998 · GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
Potentially affected: 7,794 vehicles
Owners notified December 2, 1998 · Vehicles built April 7, 1998 – August 18, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1998-1999 TOYOTA SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL LUG NUTS, PART NO. 1207, SUPPLIED BY PRIME WHEEL CORPORATION, AND DISTRIBUTED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. IN THE STATES OF TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, AND MISSISSIPPI ONLY. THE LUG NUTS CONTAIN A DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF THE LUG NUTS, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF THE WHEEL.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE WHEEL LUG NUTS AND ALSO PERFORM A COMPLIMENTARY WHEEL ROTATION WHEN THE REPAIR IS DONE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 2, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 1-800-444-1074. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Gulf Toyota 4Runner model years
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