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1998 Toyota 4Runner consumer reviews

$20,658–$21,558 MSRP range
side view of 1998 4Runner Toyota
(42 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.9
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Most reliable truck and a timeless style

I have a 98 SR5 and it’s awesome. The truck has never failed me. Good or bad weather, it just goes. Do pay attention to any rust on the body or frame and deal with it or you will regret it. Other then that, get a 4RUNNER

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Durable Car I Have Ever Driven

The 4runner is an absolute beast. It can handle any conditions and will never break down on you even if something is broken. Mine is 20 years old and runs like new.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Investment

Remember to check your lower ball joints on used 4runners they can blow out and thats not good if it happens at highway speeds. These 3rd generation 4runners are built like tanks. Very easy to diagnose, learn auto maintenance with, and absolutely fun and affordable to modify.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The most reliable truck I have owned

Great SUV, I like the rear heater, I have to turn the heat down after driving less than a mile in the winter. The AC has has no problems at all, always blows cold. It will go anywhere, Snow, no problem, I have driven thruo snow over 20" deep with my BFG AT tires. As long as I need a SUV, I wont get anything ells besides Toyota 4runners.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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New to me....an eyeopener!

178,000 miles and everything works like new. There's only two for sale locally. One has 324,000 miles on it and the other has 256,000 and the owners say everything works. It's either good maintenance or a good product or maybe both.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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11 years and it has never let me down.

This car is a superb vehicle but my wife after 10 years of driving wants something newer. That is the ONLY reason is up for sale.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable vehicle I have ever owned I have had

I love this vehicle so much that I would recommend it to a friend I have had 3 Toyota 4Runner they have been very reliable Vehicles dependable and very good on gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, reliable reliable!

If you want a car that will last forever, this is the car for you. Currently has 324000 miles and still runs like a champ. As long as you keep up with basic maintenance, this car will last. My only complaints is the interior design does not use the space as efficiently as it could. Overall, a great car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The Most Trusty, Dependable SUV

This vehicle is great for city commuters with families, AND for getting everyone down the gravel roads to the backwoods campsite! It feels sturdy and safe, and plenty of room for all the passengers to stretch out and relax.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car

This car I have owned for 19 years, no issues, just regular maintenance, 225K miles, AC still blows cold, never fixed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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