Sell your 1998 Toyota Tacoma for cash

The 1998 Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 4-cyl and 3.4L 6-cyl engines. At 28 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1998 Toyota Tacoma at a glance

Body styleSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy15–19 city / 18–25 highway / 16–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$4,200 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–555 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA10 configurations: Tacoma 2WD, Tacoma 4WD
Age28 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 28 years old, most of a 1998 Tacoma's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a pickup truck, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Tacoma. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 200,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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1998 Toyota Tacoma recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1998 Toyota Tacoma. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsAug 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V188000

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…

Risk: 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.

Common 1998 Tacoma problems

Owners have filed 300 complaints about the 1998 Toyota Tacoma with NHTSA. 49 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 29 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags30
  • Structure30
  • Structure30
  • Structure28
  • Tires19
  • Unknown or Other16

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags200,000 mi
  • Structure209,000 mi
  • Structure135,000 mi
  • Structure86,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other190,000 mi

1998 Toyota Tacoma service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 84 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1998 Toyota Tacoma. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment10
  • Equipment7
  • Structure6
  • Air Bags5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling4
  • Structure4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2024 · T-SB-0043-14

    OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2023 · TSB003220

    TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2022 · TTT063620

    TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2022 · Toyota PRO19-02

    POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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Selling a 1998 Tacoma: questions

How much is a 1998 Toyota Tacoma worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1998 Tacoma that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1998 Tacomas that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1998 Tacoma with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Toyota Tacoma; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1998 Tacoma?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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