Steering Related Problems of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering anti-theft device (two problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1998 Toyota 4Runner

The Steering problem

The drivers side front lower ball joint completely sheared off at around 15 miles an hour. The wheel and tire separated from the vehicle.   Read details...

The Steering Anti-theft Device problem

Alarm system out of order. Yh   Read details...

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

My dauther aged 10 years, was in the rear of the car trying to grab a bag of chips that were in the luggage. When we got rear ended at the highway exit, the back door of the SUV popped open even though the car doors were locked.   Read details...


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