Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Tiara Conversion Van
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Tiara Conversion Van has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #99V269000 TIARA/FMVSS 207-210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V165000 TIARA\FMVSS 207\210\REAR SOFA NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V163000 TIARA\FMVSS 207\REAR SOFA NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V164000 TIARA\FMVSS 207\210\MID ROW SEAT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Tiara Conversion Van has significant concerns with seat belts and seat anchorage. Multiple recalls highlight structural safety issues, specifically non-compliance with FMVSS standards, affecting its overall reliability and safety rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| seat belt anchorage | N/A | $200–$500 | common |
| seat structure | N/A | $250–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid update
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose or wobbly seats
- Seat belt retraction issues
- Unusual noises from the seat structure
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Tiara Conversion Van at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.