1998 Toyota Tacoma review from North America
"Basic transportation that is pretty reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Random rattles.
Transmission needed work around 100,000.
Fuel pressure regulator needed replaced around 120,000.
Check engine light on.
Lots of rust on under body parts, no rust on exterior though.
General comments?
Reliable, basic transportation; not really meant for towing/heavy hauling or off road use.
Parts are very expensive, as with any import.
Engine is underpowered for a 2.4L with double overhead cams, it always feels like something is holding it back.
One will need snow tires on the back wheels with 2wd if in a snowy climate, doesn't handle snow well at all without mud grips with studs.
Great A/C and heater.
Recommended reviews
| Unbelievable reliability |
|
| 1997 - Tacoma SX 2.7 4 cylinder gasoline If you can stop the rust, it will never die |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 inline four Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2007 |