1998 Toyota Highlander Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Toyota Highlander.

19972001
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1998 Toyota Highlander Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Avg mileage:14,325 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Toyota Highlander.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,325

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