The 1998 Toyota Supra is a vehicle from Japan. Below are the specifications, open safety recalls and NHTSA data available for this specific model year. Decode a 1998 Supra VIN to see the exact trim, engine and equipment for one particular vehicle.
Overview
The Toyota Supra is a vehicle sold in the U.S. market. Enter its 17-character VIN below to pull the exact build from NHTSA vPIC: model year, trim, engine, drivetrain and assembly plant, plus any open safety recalls filed for that model year.
Specifications at a glance
Basic build info
Model year
1998
Make
Toyota
Model
Supra
Body
Vehicle
Country of origin
Japan
Model-year-exact trim, engine and equipment vary by VIN. Decode the specific VIN above to confirm.
Fuel Economy (1998 Toyota Supra)
17
City MPG
22
Highway MPG
19
Combined MPG
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA).
Real-world pricing & specs — 1998 Toyota Supra
The 1998 Toyota Supra launched at a median MSRP of $0.
Original MSRP
$0
Source: aggregated from the Car Features & MSRP dataset (sample: 0 trim configurations).
NHTSA safety recalls — 1998 Toyota Supra
1
open recall campaign on file with NHTSA for this year/make/model. Repairs are free at any authorized Toyota dealer (within 10 years of first sale). See all recalls →
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Campaign: 20V033000 · Filed: 22/01/2020
Defect description: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant, and increases the risk of serious injury or death.
Corrective action: Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator. Potentially affected steering wheel serial numbers will be inspected by a dealer. Based on the inspection, dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate one, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall is 20TB01 and 20TA01.
Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Snapshot last checked: October 19, 2026. Recall status changes — verify by VIN for any vehicle you own or plan to buy.
Common problems to check on this generation
Wear items (brakes, suspension bushings, tires) at a rate set by mileage and prior care
Electronics and infotainment faults reported on some model years
Any open recall: verify by VIN, since repairs are free at the dealer
Applies to the model line as a whole; the 1998 model year may have specific TSBs, always verify by VIN.
Owner-reported problems — 1998 Supra
1
owner complaint filed with NHTSA for this year/make/model. Complaints are self-reported by owners and are separate from formal recalls.
Most-reported problem areas:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — 1 report
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING — 06/24/2002
VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING. HEAD GASKET HAD BLOWN. DEALER CONTACTED. DEALER SAID THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE.*AK
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Related guides for 1998 Toyota Supra owners & buyers
The 1998 Supra is a Vehicle. Decode a specific VIN above for the exact trim, engine, transmission and factory options for one particular vehicle.
Are there recalls on the 1998 Supra?
Yes — 1 recall on record. Repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Is the 1998 Toyota Supra reliable?
How long a used Toyota Supra lasts depends mostly on its maintenance history, not the badge. Pull the recall list for the model year, read the service records and pay for an independent inspection before you commit.
Values vary by trim, mileage, condition and region. Check Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds and NADA/J.D. Power for a range, see our guide comparing them — and pair with 5–10 local listings for your exact year and mileage.
What common problems should I watch for on a 1998 Supra?
Segment-wide issues like brake and suspension wear are the norm at this age; model-specific issues vary by generation. Review the "common problems" section above, check NHTSA complaints and TSBs for the specific year, and get an independent inspection focused on those areas.
Sources on this page:NHTSA vPIC (specifications),
NHTSA Recalls,
NHTSA NCAP (safety),
EPA FuelEconomy.gov (MPG),
NHTSA Complaints, SAE J2012 (OBD-II standard). VinSpecs is an independent service, not affiliated with Toyota or any government agency.
