Toyota Pickup problems
The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota since 1995. The first-generation Tacoma (model years 1995 through 2004) was classified as a compact pickup. The second generation (model years 2005 through 2015) and third generation (in production since 2015) models are classified as mid-sized pickups. The Tacoma was Motor Trend's Truck of the Year for 2005.
As of 2015, the Tacoma was sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Bermuda, and the French overseas collectivity of New Caledonia. Most markets across the world receive the Toyota Hilux in lieu of the Tacoma.
The name "Tacoma" was derived from the Coast Salish peoples' name for Mount Rainier in the U.S. state of Washington.
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Common Toyota Pickup problems
Based on the complaints from owners of Toyota pickup cars, several common problems have been identified:
- Passenger Space Limitations: Toyota pickups are noted for having limited interior space, making it challenging to accommodate multiple passengers comfortably. This issue can be particularly inconvenient for families or individuals needing to transport passengers regularly.
- High Maintenance Requirements: Toyota pickups, like the Tundra, have been described as high maintenance vehicles prone to breakdowns, especially older models manufactured before 2004. This can result in increased repair costs and inconvenience for owners.
- Excessive Noise Levels: The Toyota Tacoma, a popular model, has been criticized for being excessively loud, with various engine noises reported by customers. These noises can be distracting and may indicate underlying mechanical issues that need attention.
- Paint Fading Concerns: Owners have raised complaints about paint fading quickly on Toyota pickup trucks, particularly on Tacomas. This aesthetic issue can affect the vehicle's appearance and potentially reduce its resale value if not addressed promptly.
- Weight and Handling: Toyota pickups have become heavier over the years, impacting their off-road capabilities and overall handling. The increased weight can lead to challenges in maneuvering the vehicle, especially in rough terrains or challenging driving conditions.
- Electrical System Problems: Toyota pickups have faced issues with their electrical systems, contributing to the brand's reliability concerns. Electrical malfunctions can lead to various operational issues, affecting the vehicle's performance and safety.
- Transmission Problems: Recent recalls have highlighted transmission issues in Toyota SUVs and pickup trucks, where certain parts of the transmission may not disengage properly, causing the vehicle to creep forward unintentionally. This poses a safety risk and necessitates software updates to rectify the problem.
- Rear Axle Concerns: Specific to Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks, a recall was issued due to potential rear axle issues caused by a manufacturing error in certain models from 2022 and 2023. This problem could lead to retaining nuts loosening over time, posing a risk of parts separation and potential crashes.
These common problems reported by Toyota pickup owners encompass a range of mechanical, structural, and safety issues that can impact the overall ownership experience and vehicle performance.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Toyota Pickup years
We have researched Toyota problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Toyota Pickup cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Toyota Pickup model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Toyota Pickup model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Toyota Pickup years
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Toyota Pickup car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Toyota Pickup , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Structure problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Seat belts problems
- Tires problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Toyota Pickup vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Pickup model years
A total of 43 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Pickup model years
There were a total of 4 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Pickup model years
There were a total of 28 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Pickup model years
There were a total of 7 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 479 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Toyota Pickup . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Toyota Pickup vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Toyota Pickup 1986
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-08
- Date Complaint: 2023-11-08
- VIN: JT4RN70D0G0
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 333,000.
Toyota Pickup 1985
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-12
- Date Complaint: 2021-10-12
- VIN: JT5RN55D3F0
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: The contact owns a 1985 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle began emitting a noise coming from the rear axle. The contact was able to pull over and noticed that 3/4 lug nuts had sheared off. The contact drove to a local mechanic where it was repaired but continues to experience the same failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V129000 (WHEELS) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Toyota Pickup 1982
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-13
- Date Complaint: 2021-04-14
- VIN: JT5RN44D9C0
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE DUAL AXLE AND ONLY EQUIPPED WITH A SINGLE AXLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 91V061000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 39,000. ## VIN PASSED ## 1982 TOYOTA TRUCK ## THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS A MOTORHOME NOT A PICKUP TRUCK. AND ALSO PROVIDED PHOTOS OF THE MOTORHOME.
Toyota Pickup 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-01
- Date Complaint: 2020-08-04
- VIN: 4TARN01P8PZ
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I BOUGHT A 1993 4X4 TOYOTA PICKUP USED AND DISCOVERED IT IS RUSTED WORSE THAN ANY OTHER VEHICLE IVE EVER SEEN. THE FRAME IS RUSTED INTO IN MULTIPLE PLACES, THE BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED OFF AND I'VE LOST ALL BRAKES SO I CANT DRIVE IT AT ALL NOW. IT RUNS AND GOES GREAT OR WELL IT DID UNTILL FRAME BROKE AND BRAKES WENT OUT. APPARENTLY 1993 FRAMES ARE THE WORST FRAMES TO HAVE ACCORDING TO EVERYTHING IVE SEEN ONLINE. WHAT BOTHERS ME IS I HAVE A 1991 TWO WHEEL DRIVE TOYOTA TRUCK JUST LIKE IT AND IT DOESN'T HAVE ANY RUST AT ALL NOWHERE ON FRAME OR BODY. AND BOTH TRUCKS ARE FROM THE SAME AREA. THE 4X4 THATS LITERALLY A DEATH TRAP ONLY HAS 220000 MILES ON IT WHICH IS NOTHING REALLY. THE ONLY REASON I EVEN BOUGHT THE TRUCK IS BECAUSE TOYOTA TRUCKS ARE KNOWN TO GO 3,4,OR SOMETIMES 500000 MILES WITH HARDLEY ANY TROUBLE. I WOULD JUST LOVE TO B ABLE TO DRIVE MY TRUCK AGAIN, THATS ALL I WANT. THERE SHOULD DEFINITELY B A RECALL FOR EXTREME FRAME AND BODY RUST. IT SHOULDN'T B THAT RUSTY, IT'S LITERALLY THE WORST IVE EVER SEEN
Toyota Pickup 1984
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-29
- Date Complaint: 2020-07-15
- VIN: JT4RN50RXE0
- Components: TIRES,WHEELS
- Summary: 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 CONCERN WAS THAT THE TIRE'S STEEL BELTS SEPARATED WHILE SITTING STILL. IF IT HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ONE CAN IMAGINE THE RESULTS. I IMMEDIATELY PURCHASED NEW TIRES, DIFFERENT BRAND, AND TOOK THEM TO MY MECHANIC FOR INSTALLATION. HE INFORMED ME THAT ANOTHER ONE OF THE TIRES HAD STEEL BELT SEPARATION ALSO. AS I DESCRIBED THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING, HE EXPLAINED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE ONE TIRE ON THE LEFT FRONT HAVING A LARGER DIAMETER DUE TO STEEL BELT SEPARATION.
Toyota Pickup 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-12
- Date Complaint: 2019-02-23
- VIN: 5TBRT3419YS
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AT 65 MPH AS IF IT HAD BEEN SHUT OFF, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CODE READER INDICATED A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR. THE SHOP CLEANED IT, BUT IT HAS OCCURRED A SECOND TIME, THIS TIME AT 55 MPH.
Toyota Pickup 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-08
- Date Complaint: 2019-01-08
- VIN: JT4RN13P3P6
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRAME RUSTED SO THAT IT BREAKS UNDER JACKUP FORCES FRAME RAILS CRUSH UNDER UNLOADED VEHICLES WEIGHT
Toyota Pickup 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-06
- Date Complaint: 2018-12-10
- VIN: JT4VN13D1P5
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK IT MAKES A REALLY LOUD GRINDING/WHINING NOISE. FRAME IS BROKEN RIGHT UNDER THE BACK OF THE CAB AND FRONT OF THE BED FROM RUST CAUSING THE DRIVE LINE TO BREAK (GRINDING/WHINING NOISE). WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH DRIVING BACK TO MY HOUSE FROM THE SHOP AND BEING FEMALE THE LAST THING I WANT IS FOR IT TO BREAK IN HALF AND BE STUCK ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. A COUPLE YEARS AGO I ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINES REPLACED BECAUSE OF IT RUSTING OUT AND CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT. ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE. BOTH OF THESE ARE SAFETY ISSUES THAT IF I DIDN'T FIND OUT COULD HAVE TURNED OUT REALLY BADLY BY EITHER FIRE, CRASH AND BOTH COULD HAVE CAUSED DEATH. WHY THIS YEAR OF TRUCK ISN'T INCLUDED IN THE 1995+ RECALL OF THE FRAME RUSTING IS BEYOND ME. TOYOTA KNOWS IT IS HAPPENING NOW THEY JUST NEED TO MAKE IT RIGHT.
Toyota Pickup 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-26
- Date Complaint: 2018-11-01
- VIN: JT4VN93DXP5
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Toyota Pickup 1990
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2018-05-28
- VIN: JT4VN13G6L5
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: EXCESSIVE FRAME RUSTING.
Toyota Pickup 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-01
- Date Complaint: 2018-05-06
- VIN: 4TARN01P6PZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRAME RAIL RUSTING THROUGH AT SPRING MOUNT. OPEN RECALL FOR 1995 AND LATER BUT DOES NOT COVER 1993/94 OR OLDER
Toyota Pickup 1986
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2018-01-26
- VIN: JT4RN50R4G0
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA TRUCK WITH A HAUL MASTER (YEAR UNKNOWN) UTILITY TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS EQUIPPED WITH INNOVA ULTRA RUNNER TIRES, SIZE: 5.3/12. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V638000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE STORE MANAGER AT HARBOR FREIGHT LOCATED AT 3970 W INA RD, TUCSON, AZ 85741 (520) 579-0225 WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Toyota Pickup 1992
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-26
- Date Complaint: 2017-07-07
- VIN: JT4RN13P4N6
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND NOTICED IT HAS AN INCOMPLETE RECALL
Toyota Pickup 1992
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-06
- Date Complaint: 2017-06-23
- VIN: 4TARN01P7NZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
Toyota Pickup 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-20
- Date Complaint: 2017-05-31
- VIN: 4TARN01P2RZ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELTS WILL NO LONGER RETRACT MAKING THEM UNUSABLE
Latest 5 recalls Toyota Pickup
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 27 recalls for different components of the Toyota Pickup.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Toyota Pickup 1993
- Report Received Date: 2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Model: Toyota Pickup 1994
- Report Received Date: 2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Model: Toyota Pickup 1992
- Report Received Date: 2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Model: Toyota Pickup 1995
- Report Received Date: 2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Model: Toyota Pickup 1991
- Report Received Date: 2008-08-11
- Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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