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Toyota PICKUP recalls by model year

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Key facts

400 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

138,348 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1980 to 2002 model years. Data updated: . 118 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1986
0
1987
0
1988
0
1989
1
1990
1
1991
1
1992
1
1993
1
1994
1
1995
1
1996
0
1997
0
1998
0
1999
0
2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19860
19870
19880
19891
19901
19911
19921
19931
19941
19951
19960
19970
19980
19990
20000
20010
20020

1986: 0; 1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1989: 1; 1990: 1; 1991: 1; 1992: 1; 1993: 1; 1994: 1; 1995: 1; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0

Year-by-year records

Toyota PICKUP model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
198020Not available
1981300
1982200
1983200
1984300
1985900
19861800
1987800
1988700
1989211+1
19902510
19912910
19925610
19935910
19949110
19953510
199660-1
1997500
1998500
1999200
2000400
2001700
2002100

Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

05V389000 · Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Reported: 2005-09-06 (September 6, 2005) · Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.

Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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Data completeness

400 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

29.5%Usable mileage118 / 400 records
89.8%Valid incident date359 / 400 records
100.0%Valid filing date400 / 400 records
89.8%Ordered incident and filing dates359 / 400 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
342.9%
ODI 508043

REPLACED LOOS EGROUND WIRE CONNECTING TO ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD FROM WIRING HARNESS. *AK

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314.3%
ODI 543176

ENGINE CONTINUALLY MAKES NOISE AFTER REPAIR OF RECALL COMPONENT.

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832.0%
ODI 10155251

MY 1990 TOYOTA PICKUP WAS RECENTLY RECALLED. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP ON 3/10/2006. I ASSUME THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. I NOW HAVE A NEW PROBLEM BECAUSE OF TAKING THIS IN. I HAVE A HUGE OIL LEAK, ENOUGH TO WHERE I HAVE TO ADD OIL NEARLY EVERY DAY. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX THIS (( OR TO KEEP PUTTING IT IN JUST TO HAVE IN MAKE THE MESS IN MY GARAGE AND ALL OVER THE HIGHWAYS)). COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME? THIS THERE SOME KIND OF VEHICLE REPAIR ASSISTANCE? THANK YOU. *NM

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517.2%
ODI 10087133

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE RESTART VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE HOUSE. THEN , CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. *AK

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712.5%
ODI 515351

HEAD GASKET BLEW.

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35.1%
ODI 10045157 · 130,000 mi

LEAK GENERATED FROM HEAD GASKET, ENGINE WAS RUINED FROM LEAK WHICH WARPED HEADS OF THIS VEHICLE TO ITS MALFUNCTIONING CONDITION. GASKETS WERE WORKED ON BY MAUI DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. PROBLEM RECURRED. *LA

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99.9%
ODI 508360

TIMING BELT FAILED, RESULTING IN ENGINE NOISE, ALSO REPLACED WATER PUMP. *AK

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411.4%
ODI 10080163

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB

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Structure:Frame And Members
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29.5%
ODI 10079524

PROBLEMS CONCERNING 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP TRUCK RUSTED FRAME. *MR *SC *JB

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26.9%
ODI 10246841 · 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP. THREE MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXTREME RUSTING ON THE CHASSIS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT IT WAS SO RUSTED THAT THERE IS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. THE OIL AND FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED AND FELL OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AND UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD SEND OUT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, BUT NEVER DID. THE F…

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610.7%
ODI 10235987 · 296,000 mi

1992 TOYOTA PICK UP (V6,4WD) WAS TAKEN IN TO HAVE 2 REAR TIRES INSTALLED. WHEN PLACED ON LIFT A COMPLETE CRACKING OF THE FRAME WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE METAL ACTUALLY FLAKES IN YOUR HANDS FOR ALMOST 18 INCHES. THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING ON THE RIGHT SIDE. A FRIEND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE VEHICLE DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF FUEL TANK EXPLOSION. THE CURRENT FRAME RECALL ONLY EXTENDS TO 1995 AND NEWER, BUT AN INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE IF THE PROBLEM GOES BACK FURTHER. *TR

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58.5%
ODI 10249729 · 190,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME FAILED THE MANUFACTURER'S INSPECTION. A PORTION OF THE FRAME HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED; HOWEVER, TOYOTA WILL NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE FRAME COULD FALL APART WHILE DRIVING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 198,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

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1617.6%
ODI 10236880 · 201,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR A ROUTINE BRAKE CHECK AND WAS INFORMED THAT HIS FRAME WAS RUSTING. HE NOTICED LITTLE HOLES AND ONE BIG HOLE THE SIZE OF A FIST. IN ADDITION, THE END OF THE FRAME RAILS WHERE THE BUMPER WAS LOCATED WAS SEVERELY DETERIORATED. HE CONSULTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING TSB NUMBER 10024521 (OR TOYOTA SERVICE # POL08-03) FOR THE 1995-2000 TACOMAS TO SEE IF HE COULD BE INCLUDED, BUT WAS DENIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 206,821 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATE…

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12.9%
ODI 10288986 · 148,321 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA PICKUP. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME ON HER VEHICLE HAD CORROSION. HE THEN ADDED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NO LONGER BE SAFELY DRIVEN. PRIOR TO THE INSPECTION WHILE DRIVING SHE HEARD A PECULIAR NOISE COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 148321. UPDATED 11/10/09 *CN UPDATED 11/16/09.*JB

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Tires
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13.4%
ODI 10245056

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE VEHICLE HAS UNIROYAL MOHAVE (NA) TIRES, SIZE P205/55/R15 (NA). THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TREAD BEGAN SEPARATING FROM ALL FOUR TIRES. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE TIRE COMPLETELY BLEW OUT. DURING THE FIRST INCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE VEHICLE. DURING THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE CONTACT FELT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS DRIVING EXTREMELY ROUGH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY ROTATED THE TIRES. THEY ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE TREAD…

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23.6%
ODI 10374430

CONSUMER IS REQUESTING PRE-PAID CERTIFICATES TO HAVE LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP REMOVE THE SLIME PRODUCT FROM HIS TIRES AND RE-BALANCE THE TIRES ON THE RIMS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE PURCHASED THE PRODUCT TO CORRECT A VERY SLOW LEAK IN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE USED THE RECOMMENDED 20 OZ AMOUNT. ONCE HE APPLIED THE FIRST APPLICATION OF THE PRODUCT, IT CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHUDDER RAPIDLY, SPANNING AN INCH AND A HALF CLOCKWISE/COUNTER-CLOCKWISE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE COULD FEEL IT BEING TRANSMITTED FROM THE IMB…

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46.8%
ODI 728499

TIRE EXPLODED JUST AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. TWO OTHER TIRES SHOWED BULGES AND CRACKS WHERE BELT WAS SEPARATING FROM TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )

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55.5%
ODI 10020170

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT, WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. FIRESTONE P2275R15. *JB

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25.7%
ODI 10474528 · 266,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA PICKUP EQUIPPED WITH COOPER FUTURA 855 TIRES (N/A), LINE SIZES (P235/75/R15) DOT 3800. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES HAD DEVELOPED BULGES. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS NO LONGER DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

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150.0%
ODI 737594

I HAVE NOT HAD A FAILURE YET, BUT THE CRACKS THAT ARE SHOWING UP ON ALL FOUR OF MY TIRES, DOWN AT THE BASE OF TREAD LUGS, IS VERY WORRY SOME. THE CRACKS HAVE BECOME MORE PRONOUCED OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHES. WHEN I TOOK THEM TO A FIRESTONE DEALER, THEY SAID THAT THIS MODEL WAS NOT UNDER RECALL, AND THE COULD PRO RATE A NEW SET FOR ME. IF IT HAD BEEN ONE TIRE I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT A FLUKE, ANY MANUFACTURER HAS. ALL FOUR TIRES DEVELOPING THE SAME PROBLEM SOUNDS MORE LIKE A REAL PROBLEM. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. DANIEL CARHART. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W29…

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Structure:Body
00.0%

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14.8%
ODI 10980978

SHEARED CLUTCH AND BRAKE BRACKET. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

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14.0%
ODI 11098321 · 40,000 mi

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUSTING.

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13.4%
ODI 10498512 · 50,000 mi

THE TRUCK HAS BODY RUST AND EXTENSIVE FRAME RUST MAKING IT UNSAFE. *TR

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11.8%
ODI 11000922 · 217,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 TOYOTA PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BED WOULD STRIKE THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 217,800.

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813.6%
ODI 10428078 · 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK SPORADICALLY AND PULL ABNORMALLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE WAS ALSO RUSTING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EXTERIOR HEAD LIGHTS WERE ABNORMALLY DIM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.

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55.5%
ODI 10428075 · 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERK ABNORMALLY AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL ABRUPTLY TO ONE SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE FRAME EXHIBITED SEVERE RUSTING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

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Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
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14.8%
ODI 822836

SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, AND WHEN IT IS LEFT OUT OF THE TRACK SEAT BELT GETS DIRTY. *AK

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35.4%
ODI 781202

PASSENGER'S 3-POINT RESTRAINT (RETRACTOR) FAILED.

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711.9%
ODI 482706

SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT AFTER UNLATCHING. *AW

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55.5%
ODI 10036751 · 82,100 mi

FAILURE OF 1994 TOYOTA 4WD PICKUP TRUCK SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM. WORN NYLON BOSS ON COIL SPRING RETURN ASSEMBLY SLIPS OFF OF BELT MOUNTING PULLEY SHAFT. A METAL INSERT IN THE NYLON BOSS WOULD SOLVE THE WEAR PROBLEM.

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12.9%
ODI 733376

SEAT BELT IS JAMMED/FAILS TO RETRACT. *AK

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Tires:Tread/Belt
114.3%
ODI 732023

TREAD BEGAN TO SEPARATE FROM TIRE (CRACK EXTENDS AROUND ENTIRE CIRCUMFRENCE OF TIRE).*AK( DOT NUMBER: W2 TIRE SIZE: P23575R15 )

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312.0%
ODI 10199620

I HAVE A 1990 TOYOTA PICKUP WITH A SET OF FIRESTONE AFFINITY TIRES IN SIZE 205/70R14. YESTERDAY WHILE ON THE WAY TO WORK ON I85 THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK BEGAN VIBRATING HORRIBLY AS IF IT HAD A FLAT TIRE. I PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE TIRES AND THEY ALL STILL HAD AIR IN THEM. I CONTINUED ON MY WAY BUT THE VIBRATION CONTINUED. AT THIS POINT I THOUGHT I HAD THROWN A WHEEL WEIGHT AND THE TIRE WAS OUT OF BALANCE. ABOUT 1 MILE DOWN THE ROAD THERE WAS A LARGE POPPING NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER INTO A GAS ST…

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13.4%
ODI 10162584 · 156,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE DEALERSHIP AGREED THERE WAS TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS 38. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS KELLY SPRINGFIELD, THE BRAND NAME WAS TRAILCUTTER. *AK UPDATED 8/16/2006 - *NM

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23.6%
ODI 10075928

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.

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11.7%
ODI 10145471

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THERE WERE NO NOTICEABLE PROBLEMS OR ANY VIBRATIONS WITH THE TIRE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED ALL OF THE TIRES. COOPER TIRES ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THESE TIRES. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. *AK

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11.1%
ODI 730231

I WAS DRIVING SO ON 9A, JACKSONVILLE, FL, @62-65MPH, ON 7/21/00, 6:30 AM, FAIRLY HEAVY TRAFFIC, DAY WAS CLEAR, NOT RAINING OR WET, IT WAS DARK. SUDDENLY THE LEFT REAR OF MY TRUCK FELT "SOFT". I TURNED ON RI SIGNAL, SLOWED, DID NOT HIT BRAKES, BUT USED THE CLUTCH, MOVED FROM THE CENTER LANE OF THREE AT THE CREST OF THE DAMES POINT BRIDGE. THE TIRE SEPARATED THE TREAD, AND IT WRAPPED AROUND THE LEFT REAR AXLE. ONLY BECAUSE I HAD PROPER TRAINING IN DEFENSIVE DRIVING DID I KNOW HOW TO AVOID A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MY TIRE DEALER, PAUL LEWIS, ARLIN…

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120.0%
ODI 734835

HAD A FLAT AT 30 MILES PER HOUR... OUTER WALL SEPARATED FROM TIRE (DOT NUMBER: 427 TIRESIZE: P215/70R14)

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150.0%
ODI 10022808

CONSUMER PURCHASED A SET OF TIRES 3 YEARS AGO FOR HIS TOYOTA TRUCK, AND NOW AFTER 35,000 MILES HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEM SEPARATING . THESE TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL SO THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HELP HIM. WHILE DRIVING FELT AS THOUGH HE WAS GETTING A FLAT TIRE, HE WENT TO THE DEALER AND AFTER EXAMINATION OF THE TIRES HE FOUND OUT THAT THE TIRES HAD SEPARATED FROM THE BELTS INSIDE. FIRESTONE,WILDERNESS 30X950 R 15 LP WHICH WAS SUPPOSE TO GO FROM 50-60,000 MILES. THESE TIRES DID NOT COME ON THE VEHICLE, BUT WERE PURCHASED LATER.*AK

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
114.3%
ODI 751895

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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29.5%
ODI 10186661 · 25 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE STALLED AT 25 MPH. AFTER TOWING TO DEALERSHIP AND WAITING OVER 7 WEEKS WAS TOLD HEAD GASKET BLOWN AND HEADS WARPED. THEN CHARGED OVER $4220.00 FOR REPAIRS ALREADY DONE. *JB

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14.0%
ODI 768603

THIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE HEAD GASKET RECALL BY TOYOTA, AS A RESULT THEY REPLACED THE ORGINAL ENGINE BLOCK DUE TO LEAKAGE OF COOLANT INTO THE CYLINDERS. AFTER APPROX. 45,000 MILES OF NORMAL DRIVING USING A CONNECTING ROD EXPLODED WITH NO APPARENT REASON. GIVING NO WARNING SIGNS OF ANY KIND. THE CONNECTING ROD EXPLODED WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO PRODUCE A 3 INCH DIA. HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK AND ESTABLISH A CRACK ALONG THE ENTIRE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTOR. THIS EXPLOSION OCCURRED AT UNDER 35 MPH. I HAVE TALKED WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMERS RELATIONS AND…

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13.4%
ODI 525120

ENGINE HESITATION AND STUMBLE CONTINUALLY, SEVERAL REPAIRS TO ENGINE COMPONENTS HOWEVER FAIL TO RECITIFY PROBLEM.

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35.4%
ODI 747763

I HAD JUST CHANGED MY OIL IN APRIL 2, 2001 AND I HAD DRIVEN IT ABOUT 3,000 MILES AND I STARTRD TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. MY OIL PRESSURE GUAGE NEVER GAVE ME ANY WARNINGS THAT I WAS LOW ON OIL. ALL OF A SUDDEN I WAS DRIVING IT TO WORK AND THERE WAS THIS TERRIBLE NOISE, I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS NO OIL IN IT EXCEPT FOR ABOUT 1/4 QUART. IWAS IN SHOCK BECAUSE I HAVE ALWAYS TOOK CARE OF MY CARS. I HAVE A 1982 TOYOTA TRUCK WITH 148,000 MILES ON IT AND IT IS STILL RUNNING. I FEEL THERE WAS A DEFAULT IN THE MECHANISM SOMEWHERE. THE ME…

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23.4%
ODI 713579

ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY AND IDLES IRRATICALLY; SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT WITHOUT A LITTLE ASSITANCE. *AK

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411.4%
ODI 601317

VEHICLE SHUTS OFF IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC.

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Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
228.6%
ODI 844224

TRY TO CLICK TO SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.WAS NOT ABLE TO UNLATCH. HAD TO CLIMB OUT. THEN WITH MUCH FORCE PRIED IT OPEN.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

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14.8%
ODI 966437

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT STICKS TO THE POINT THAT IT TAKES 15 OR 20 MINUTES TO GET IT LOOSE. TT

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312.0%
ODI 516194

SEAT BELT BUCKLES UNLATCH WITHOUT BEING RELEASED.

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26.9%
ODI 520027

SEAT BELT LATCH WOULD NOT COME UNLATCHED.

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23.6%
ODI 518913

SEAT BELT BUCKLE SEPARATION DUE TO WEAK SPRINGS. *AK

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11.7%
ODI 978327

THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT COVER HAS FALLEN OFF . TT

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

12.9%
ODI 542671

ENGINE COMPUTER FAILURE.

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00.0%

No examples available for this selection.

00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineToo few reports for a range130,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10045157 · 130,000 mi

LEAK GENERATED FROM HEAD GASKET, ENGINE WAS RUINED FROM LEAK WHICH WARPED HEADS OF THIS VEHICLE TO ITS MALFUNCTIONING CONDITION. GASKETS WERE WORKED ON BY MAUI DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. PROBLEM RECURRED. *LA

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Structure:Frame And Members109,250–187,239 mi150,000 mi29
ODI 11554234 · 333,000 mi

The contact owns a 1986 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated that he had signed a limited warranty rust protection with the Ziebart company. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to get the shocks replaced and the technician working on the vehicle refused to continue working on the vehicle due to extreme corrosion on the rear passenger’s side of the frame near the fuel tank. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where the contact was informed that the corrosion was advanced, and the dealer would not perform a repair on th…

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ODI 10321402 · 166,643 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 166, 643.

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ODI 10246841 · 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP. THREE MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXTREME RUSTING ON THE CHASSIS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT IT WAS SO RUSTED THAT THERE IS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. THE OIL AND FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED AND FELL OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AND UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD SEND OUT A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, BUT NEVER DID. THE F…

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Tires98,000–226,000 mi160,000 mi5
ODI 11339547 · 50,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE WITH NEW LEMANS CHAMPION SE TIRES ON IT (P185/75R14) APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS AGO. I ONLY DRIVE THIS VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY (11,000 MILES IN 5 YEARS). ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO THE VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT AS IF IT WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. RECENTLY, WHILE I WAS AWAY AT WORK, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SUFFERED AND EXPLOSIVE FAILURE WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. IT LOOKS LIKE A HIGH SPEED SEPARATION. I EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER WITH PICTURES AND THE RESPONSE WAS A COPY OF THE WARRANTY INFORMATION (12 MONTHS). MY MAIN C…

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ODI 10551513 · 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA LONG BED 1/2 TON, EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK TIRE LINE RADIAL TIRES, SIZE, P215-75-R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO TIRES EXHIBITED BLISTERS AND BUBBLES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.

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ODI 10197637 · 226,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 TOYOTA PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRES VIBRATE AND MAKE NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN 2005 AND HAD 3,000 MILES. TWO OF THE TIRES WERE WESTLAKE, DOT NUMBER 7DT5FTS3703, SIZE LT235/75R15. THE OTHER TWO WERE FTS COMPASS TIRES, DOT NUMBER 7DT5FTS5104 , SIZE LT235/75R15. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 229,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 226,000.

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Structure:Body107,000–182,500 mi150,000 mi15
ODI 11098321 · 40,000 mi

EXCESSIVE FRAME RUSTING.

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ODI 10498512 · 50,000 mi

THE TRUCK HAS BODY RUST AND EXTENSIVE FRAME RUST MAKING IT UNSAFE. *TR

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ODI 11000922 · 217,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 TOYOTA PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BED WOULD STRIKE THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 217,800.

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Seat Belts:Front:RetractorToo few reports for a range82,100 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10036751 · 82,100 mi

FAILURE OF 1994 TOYOTA 4WD PICKUP TRUCK SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MECHANISM. WORN NYLON BOSS ON COIL SPRING RETURN ASSEMBLY SLIPS OFF OF BELT MOUNTING PULLEY SHAFT. A METAL INSERT IN THE NYLON BOSS WOULD SOLVE THE WEAR PROBLEM.

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Tires:Tread/BeltToo few reports for a range94,491 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 10117833 · 32,982 mi

FRONT RIGHT TIRE MOUNTED ON A TOYOTA PICKUP 1986 TRUCK EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN VEHICLE. TIRE WAS AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 32,982 MILES, TIRE SIZE P225/60R15 AND DOT #VDUPF20489. *AK

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ODI 10162584 · 156,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. THE DEALERSHIP AGREED THERE WAS TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS 38. THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS KELLY SPRINGFIELD, THE BRAND NAME WAS TRAILCUTTER. *AK UPDATED 8/16/2006 - *NM

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineToo few reports for a range25 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10186661 · 25 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE STALLED AT 25 MPH. AFTER TOWING TO DEALERSHIP AND WAITING OVER 7 WEEKS WAS TOLD HEAD GASKET BLOWN AND HEADS WARPED. THEN CHARGED OVER $4220.00 FOR REPAIRS ALREADY DONE. *JB

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 24 reports

2001: 4 complaints · 2002: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2001444
2002111
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2001700
2002010

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineStructure:Frame And MembersTiresStructure:BodySeat Belts:Front:RetractorTires:Tread/BeltEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:GasolineSeat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine—00000
1
ODI 543176

ENGINE CONTINUALLY MAKES NOISE AFTER REPAIR OF RECALL COMPONENT.

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0
Structure:Frame And Members0—0
1
ODI 10593207 · 191,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, A CLUNKING SOUND WOULD COME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS MASSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 191,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 195,000.

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0000
Tires00—0
1
ODI 755530

THE FIRESTONE TIRES ARE NOT ON THE RECALL BUT, IT IS ODD HOW 2 OF THE TIRES HAVE COME APART AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SEAT BELTS IN THE 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY MAKING THEM UNSAFE. (DOT NUMBER: EJP9CHK358 TIRESIZE: P195/75R14)

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000
Structure:Body0
1
ODI 10593207 · 191,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, A CLUNKING SOUND WOULD COME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS MASSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 191,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 195,000.

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0—0000
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor00
1
ODI 755530

THE FIRESTONE TIRES ARE NOT ON THE RECALL BUT, IT IS ODD HOW 2 OF THE TIRES HAVE COME APART AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SEAT BELTS IN THE 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY MAKING THEM UNSAFE. (DOT NUMBER: EJP9CHK358 TIRESIZE: P195/75R14)

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0—0
1
ODI 713579

ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY AND IDLES IRRATICALLY; SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT WITHOUT A LITTLE ASSITANCE. *AK

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0
Tires:Tread/Belt00000—00
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
ODI 543176

ENGINE CONTINUALLY MAKES NOISE AFTER REPAIR OF RECALL COMPONENT.

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000
1
ODI 713579

ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY AND IDLES IRRATICALLY; SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT WITHOUT A LITTLE ASSITANCE. *AK

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0—0
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

7 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

11 mentions · 2.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 179,500 mi (4 usable records).

ODI 10057947 · 520,000 mi

WHILE PARKING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL, COLLIDING INTO A GARAGE DOOR. *AK THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SLIPPED WHEN CONSUMER WAS IN A DOOR JAM SEARCHING FOR A DROPPED ITEM ON THE FLOOR BOARD, AND WAS DRAGGED DOWNHILL BY VEHICLE CAUSING SCARS ON BOTH KNEES AND RIGHT HAND. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS MADE ON FRONT BUMPER AND LAMPS, GRILLE AND LAMPS, AIR CONDITIONER, HOOD, FENDER, AND REAR BUMPER. *LA

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ODI 10255040

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE FIREHAWKS R4S TIRES,SIZE 30 9.5/R15TL (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE SLOWED DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. IN ADDITION, WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD SUDDENLY. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE…

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ODI 518999

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY SATE POLICE REPORT)

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

8 mentions · 2.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 65,013 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10186661 · 25 mi

WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE STALLED AT 25 MPH. AFTER TOWING TO DEALERSHIP AND WAITING OVER 7 WEEKS WAS TOLD HEAD GASKET BLOWN AND HEADS WARPED. THEN CHARGED OVER $4220.00 FOR REPAIRS ALREADY DONE. *JB

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ODI 10087133

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE RESTART VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE HOUSE. THEN , CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. *AK

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ODI 713579

ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY AND IDLES IRRATICALLY; SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT WITHOUT A LITTLE ASSITANCE. *AK

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

4 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 143,297 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 8001568

CONSUMER STATES HE NOTICED FUEL ON THE GROUND AND COULD SMELL GAS FROM THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE CHECK VALVE HAD BROKEN AND FUEL HAD SPILLED ON ENGINE, DEALER REMOVED INTAKE PLENUM AND REPLACED PRESSURE REGULATOR IN FUEL RAIL. *AK *TT

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ODI 10552847 · 178,000 mi

I WAS REMOVING THE GAS TANK DUE TO A FUEL LEAK AND FOUND THAT THE FRAME HAD RUSTED HEAVILY AND ENTIRE SECTIONS OF THE FRAME BOX WALL WERE GONE. TOYOTA HAD A VOLUNTARY BUYBACK PROGRAM FOR 1995-2004 PICKUP TRUCKS DUE TO EXTREME FRAME RUSTING. I HAVE NEVER SEEN FRAME RUST THIS BAD. TOYOTA SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED TO EXTEND THE BUYBACK PROGRAM TO 1993 MODELS OR RECALL THE VEHICLES AND REPAIR THEM. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. *TR

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ODI 10142071 · 108,594 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON VEHICLE THE MECHANIC SMELLED GASOLINE FUMES. UPON INSPECTION THE MECHANIC FOUND A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL TANK. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL LEAK. *AK UPDATED 11/29/2005. *NM

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Hard or delayed shifting

4 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 175,500 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10255040

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE FIREHAWKS R4S TIRES,SIZE 30 9.5/R15TL (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE SLOWED DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. IN ADDITION, WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD SUDDENLY. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE…

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ODI 10428078 · 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK SPORADICALLY AND PULL ABNORMALLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE WAS ALSO RUSTING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EXTERIOR HEAD LIGHTS WERE ABNORMALLY DIM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.

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ODI 10428075 · 175,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERK ABNORMALLY AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL ABRUPTLY TO ONE SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE FRAME EXHIBITED SEVERE RUSTING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Steering assistance concerns

3 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 89,500 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 521331

VEHICLE'S NARROW WHEEL BASE AND HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY, WITHOUT POWER STEERING MAKES VEHICLE PRONE TO EASY ROLLOVERS.

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ODI 10020220 · 116,000 mi

THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSE OF A LEAKING HEAD GASKET. *JB THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO TOLD THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP TANK, THE CLUTCH FLEX LINE AND POWER STEERING PUMP WAS ALSO LEAKING. THE GAS GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE. THE DRIVE BELT AND TIMING BELTS WERE REPLACED. PH. *JB

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ODI 10220527 · 63,000 mi

I OWN A 1995 TOYOTA EXTENDED CAB PICKUP. IT IS A 2WD CAR, NO POWER STEERING. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE RELAY RODS FOR OTHER MODEL TOYOTA CARS COVERING MY YEAR BUT NOT FOR MY YEAR. RECENTLY, STEERING THE CAR BECAME UNSAFE (SOMEWHAT LOOSE). I JACKED THE CAR UP AND NOTICED THAT THE RELAY ROD WAS SEPARATING NEAR THE IDLER ARM. I TOOK DIGITAL PHOTOS. LOCAL DEALER EVENTUALLY PAID FOR THE RELAY ROD WORK AFTER CLAIMING IT, BUT WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE PARTS FOR THE IDLER ARM & STEERING DAMPER, WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELAY ROD & WILL WEAR QUICK…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 0.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 747898

I WENT OUT TO START MY TRUCK AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP, KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET FIXED THE MECHANIC STATED "..THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM." IF THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM THEN WHY ISN'T THERE SOMETHING BEING DONE. I OWN 3 TOYOTA VEHICLES AND I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR MY, MY WIFE AND MY DAUGHTER'S SAFETY IF THIS WAS TO HAPPEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD. SHOULD I BE CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN TO MY OTHER 2 VEHICLES. TOTAL COST TO FIX MY TRUCK WAS $435.00 ($238.00 FOR PARTS, $130…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 0.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 200,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11144749 · 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA TRUCK (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS, AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN MAKING TURNS. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING LINKAGE ROD RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. …

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b