1998
Toyota 4Runner

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$27,298
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  • 4dr Manual
    Starts at
    $20,658
    19 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Auto
    Starts at
    $21,558
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Manual 4WD
    Starts at
    $22,818
    17 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Auto 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,718
    19 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr SR5 3.4L Auto
    Starts at
    $25,248
    17 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr SR5 3.4L Manual 4WD
    Starts at
    $26,398
    16 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr SR5 3.4L Auto 4WD
    Starts at
    $27,298
    17 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Limited 3.4L Auto
    Starts at
    $32,348
    17 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Limited 3.4L Auto 4WD
    Starts at
    $34,718
    17 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 1998 Toyota 4Runner base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 42 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.6
Value 4.9
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Saintmri
Used to own this car
August 17, 2024

I bought my 98 4Runner Rand new.

I bought my 98 4Runner Rand new. 2.7l 4cyl with 5sp manual trans. Yes it was a base model. It was Augent green with cloth tan interior steel rims, it did have running boards. I knew people in the salvage industry and for $300 I got a limited leather interior $125 for the alloy wheels, $50 roof rack, rear spoiler. For the first 50K miles I changed the oil every 10K miles, after that I changed it every 100K miles. Changed the filter every 10K and topped the oil off. I sold that car with 360K miles on it and the new owner drove it to NM from Pensacola Fl. I loved that car and had it not been hit in the left rear by a lady with zero insurance I’d still have it today. I was going to put a GM 5.3LM engine in it until the accident. That car was driven very very hard and never failed me. I did put a clutch in it,plus a rear end dif, brakes, and several sets of tires, but still what a car. My wife still talks about that vehicle to this day. I often think of buying another, but ones of that age usually look rough. That car made so many trips with me and my two boys, and again never let me down absolutely fantastic. I bought a brand new 2006 Camry and have had the same luck with it also a 2015 Camry
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By amax from Santa Monica
Owns this car
December 24, 2022

Great SUV

I purchased this SUV new in 1998 from a Toyota dealer in AZ and would have been happy if I got 5 years use from it. The vehicle is now 24 years old and with 175K miles, it just keeps going. That's only 7000 miles/year, but it's by far the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. Instead of getting a replacement for it, I decided to keep it maintained to see if I can get another 5 years / 40K miles from it. Best and most dependable Toyota ever.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1998 Toyota 4Runner?

The 1998 Toyota 4Runner is available in 3 trim levels:

  • (5 styles)
  • Limited (1 style)
  • SR5 (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner?

The 1998 Toyota 4Runner offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 1998 Toyota 4Runner reliable?

The 1998 Toyota 4Runner has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1998 Toyota 4Runner owners.

Is the 1998 Toyota 4Runner a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1998 Toyota 4Runner. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 42 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.9
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.8

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