Model year record

1998 Toyota Tacoma

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 359 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V188000

Air bags: on-off switch assembly

Component
Air bags: on-off switch assembly
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Vehicles affected
84,323
Reported to NHTSA
1998-08-06
Owners notified
1998-11-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STATEMENT REQUIRED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT "...THE ON-OFF SWITCH SHOULD ONLY BEN USED WHEN A MEMBER OF A PASSENGER RISK GROUP IDENTIFIED IN THE REQUEST FORM IN APPENDIX B......IS OCCUPYING THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEATING POSITION..." IS MIS-STATED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Safety risk

IF THE AIR BAG SWITCH IS "OFF," THE SEAT OCCUPANT WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE PASSENGER RISK GROUP WOULD BE SUBJECT TO INCREASED INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE SENT A CORRECTED OWNER'S MANUAL.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal3074,000 mi
Structure: body30168,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields30135,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2884,000 mi
Tires19
Unknown or other16190,000 mi
Seat belts14130,000 mi
Suspension14172,000 mi
Air bags13133,788 mi
Vehicle speed control13138,727 mi
Tires: tread/belt9246,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components8
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline727,869 mi
Structure: body: bumpers7
Steering6152,500 mi
Structure5161,000 mi
Air bags: side/window4
Service brakes, hydraulic455,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion4
Suspension: front4114,000 mi
Tires: sidewall4169,398 mi
Wheels4117,726 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine367,000 mi
Power train3133,788 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: retractor388,669 mi
Suspension: rear3171,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3
Electrical system2168,143 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting2
Parking brake: conventional2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Service brakes2205,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly2115,980 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly2167,552 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: starter assembly188,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk165,953 mi
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe150,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility190,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline1180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other1138,727 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1139,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front1115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Steering: column192,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1114,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub1167,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf191,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1111,400 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1997 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.