Model year guide

1998 Toyota 4-runner

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Toyota 4-runner is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1998 Toyota 4-runner at a glance

Combined16–19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Toyota 4-runner safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 1998 Toyota 4Runner 4-DR. 4x4. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

1998 Toyota 4-runner MPG & running costs

Combined16–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,871
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,357 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 7 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Toyota 4-runner costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,355
Fuel only$19,355
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Toyota 4-runner trims & engines on record

Trims
Grade: Luxury
Engines
3.4L 6-cyl 183 hp

1998 Toyota 4-runner vehicles on record

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1998 Toyota 4-runner — frequently asked questions

What is the 1998 Toyota 4-runner safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 1998 Toyota 4-runner crash-test ratings of frontal 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 1998 Toyota 4-runner get?

The 1998 Toyota 4-runner has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (7 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.