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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1998 TOYOTA TACOMA XTRACAB LTD/SR5 are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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1084
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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2173
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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951
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Rear into pole
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$
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356
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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1141
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1998 TOYOTA TACOMA XTRACAB LTD/SR5
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
1998 TOYOTA TACOMA XTRACAB LTD/SR5
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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87
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Average
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Collision Index
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105
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Average
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Theft Index
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155
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Worse than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1998 TOYOTA TACOMA XTRACAB LTD/SR5
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1998 TOYOTA TACOMA XTRACAB LTD/SR5
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1998 TOYOTA TACOMA XTRACAB LTD/SR5
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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84,323
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V188000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSIVE RESTRAINT:AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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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."" 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. Owners will be sent a corrected owner's manual.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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7,794
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V277000
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Defective part or component:
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WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: 1998-1999 Toyota sport utility vehicles and light duty trucks equipped with wheel lug nuts, Part No. 1207, supplied by Prime Wheel Corporation, and distributed by Gulf States Toyota, Inc. in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi only. The lug nuts contain a defect which could cause loss of the lug nuts, and possible loss of the wheel. This condition could cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace all the wheel lug nuts and also perform a complimentary wheel rotation when the repair is done.
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This 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA XTRACAB LTD/SR5 safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1998 TOYOTA TACOMA
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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5 years or 60,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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No roadside assistance.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Safety belt and inflatable restraint system are covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. No roadside assistance. Safety belt and inflatable restraint system is covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Basic warranty covers surface corrosion and batteries.
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This 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA XTRACAB LTD/SR5 warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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A high-quality rough rider.
By Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief, NewCarTestDrive.com
With its broad array of engine and chassis choices, the Tacoma can be tailored to suit a broad variety of pickup duties. With careful shopping, you can keep costs under control.Regardless of equipment, these are high-quality trucks that will provide years of reliable service. The more work an owner can shovel at them, the more they pay off with first-class truck performance. And even though the pricing tends toward premium, you can expect a better return when it's time to trade or sell. The Tacoma 4X4 doesn't ride like a luxury car, nor does it handle or accelerate like a sports car. It's designed to haul stuff and to be driven off the pavement. If you're considering a vehicle that will see all-purpose use, and the Toyota Tacoma seems appealing, keep in mind that you will become a truck driver. Of course, folks who love trucks wouldn't have it any other way. |
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Overview:
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Toyota has updated its brawny Tacoma pickup with some tweaks to the styling and interior. New front styling gives the trucks a fresh appearance, while an expanded list of standard and optional equipment add comfort and convenience. New to the lineup is an optional off-road package from Toyota Racing Development. But Toyota Tacoma 4X4 pickups will still be known for their quality, durability, reliability and off-road performance. Toyota has a history of building solid, dependable trucks. Its four-wheel-drive vehicles have always been standouts for tough duty, with rugged suspensions, rigid bodies and powerful engines. The 1998 Tacoma builds on that tradition--particularly when it's equipped with the V6 engine. These trucks don't come cheap, particularly top-of-the-line models. Our top-of-the-line Tacoma 4x4 Xtracab V6 Limited, for example, retails for $24,448. It comes loaded with convenience features, but air conditioning adds $985, an automatic transmission costs $900, and antilock brakes tack on another $590. This sum brings top-drawer off-road performance, many years of reliable service and every luxury feature available. More modest models are available for those who want a serious work truck without such a serious investment. Two-wheel-drive models fitted with 4-cylinder engines start at $12,958 and are highly capable work trucks. Regardless of model, expect to get a high-quality truck that offers good resale value on the other end.
Read the complete
1998 Toyota Tacoma review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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