1991 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 1991 Toyota Pickup problems
The 1991 Toyota Pickup is known for several common problems based on complaints from owners. One of the most reported issues is related to the automatic transmission, which may not shift correctly at high mileages. This can lead to difficulty in changing gears and a rough driving experience.
Another common problem is related to the starting issues of the 1991 Toyota Pickup, particularly with the 3.0 engine. These issues can range from intermittent starting problems to complete failure to start. The problem can be due to various factors, including a bad alternator, ignition coil, neutral start switch, or ignition switch. In some cases, the issue can be resolved by bypassing the ignition and running a wire from the battery straight to the starter, which can help determine if the problem is with the starter or the electrical system.
The 1991 Toyota Pickup also has issues with its wiring, which can cause excessive voltage drop in the wiring that energizes the starter solenoid, leading to starting problems. This problem can be resolved by inspecting the wiring and doing simple tests, such as jumping the battery to see if the truck starts or bypassing the ignition with a 3-foot long 12 or 10-gauge wire with a female spade connector.
The electrical systems of the 1991 Toyota Pickup are also known to be problematic, with numerous recalls due to various safety issues such as broken systems, insufficient stability control, faulty anti-lock brakes, and other electrical issues. This can lead to safety concerns and a decrease in the reliability of the vehicle.
The 1991 Toyota Pickup also has issues with its braking system, with Toyota recalling a large number of vehicles due to various safety issues such as broken systems, insufficient stability control, faulty anti-lock brakes, and a whole load of other electrical issues. This can lead to safety concerns and a decrease in the reliability of the vehicle.
In addition to these issues, the 1991 Toyota Pickup is known for its small interior and seating, making it difficult to fit two or more passengers, particularly with car seats and other kid-friendly necessities. This can be a significant issue for families who use the pickup as their primary vehicle.
Overall, the 1991 Toyota Pickup has several common problems based on complaints from owners, including issues with the automatic transmission, starting problems, wiring issues, electrical systems, braking system, and interior space. These issues can lead to safety concerns, decreased reliability, and a less than optimal driving experience.
1991 Toyota Pickup car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Pickup problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1991 Toyota Pickup vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1991 Toyota Pickup
The NHTSA has received 36 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1991 Toyota Pickup. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1991 Toyota Pickup vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-18
- VIN: JT4VN13D1M5
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE TRUCK HAS BODY RUST AND EXTENSIVE FRAME RUST MAKING IT UNSAFE. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-16
- VIN: JT4RN81P4M5
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AT THE STEERING ROD ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE CONTACTS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V389000 (STEERING: LINKAGES: ROD: RELAY: CONNECTING) AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,876.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-10
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT FELT VERY HARD VIBRATIONS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS ROTTED OUT AND HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 225,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-30
- VIN: JT4VN13G7M5
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: RUST PROBLEM IN THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. FRAME, BODY, FACTORY INSTALLED HITCH AND FUEL LINES.*TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-23
- VIN: JT4RN01P0M0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. UPDATED 12/5/08 *CN THE OIL PAN HAS A RUST HOLE. UPDATED 12/09/08.*JB
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-04-01
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 HAD ABNORMAL LESIONS. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED THE TIRES AND CONCLUDED THAT THEY WERE MANUFACTURED DEFECTIVELY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STILL HAS POSSESSION OF THE TIRES. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Number Of Deaths: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: CONSUMER QUESTION ABOUT TOYOTA STEERING LINKAGES ROD. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW LONG THE MANUFACTURER IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE MALFUNCTION OF A PART IF THE DRIVER WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND WAS KILLED. *KB
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-17
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A SAFETY RECALL ON THE RELAY ROD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON A CLEAR DAY THE CONTACT VEERED SLIGHTLY OFF THE ROAD APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SPUN SIDEWAYS AND ROLLED OVER THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 157,000.*AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-07
- VIN: JT4VN13D1M5
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-06-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: FIFTH GEAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD WHIRRING SOUND AT HIGHWAY SPEED. STOPPED USING THE FIFTH GEAR IN FEAR OF FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. AFTER 6-7 MONTHS THIRD GEAR STARTED POPPING OUT WHILE ACCELERATING THROUGH GEARS. HAD THE TRUCK LOOKED, AND WAS TOLD BY THE GARAGE THAT SPECIALIZES IN TOYOTA VEHICLES THAT TOYOTA PICKUPS FROM THE YEARS 1989 TO 1991 WERE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WENT BACK TO TALK TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS ASKED WHAT IT WAS DOING. I HAD STARTED TELLING HIM ABOUT THE FIFTH GEAR NOISE WHEN HE INTERRUPTED ME AND ASKED IF THIRD GEAR WAS GIVING ME PROBLEMS TOO. I TOLD HIM YES. HE ASKED IF IT WOULD EVEN STAY IN GEAR ANYMORE,, AND I TOLD HIM NO, WHICH INDEED WAS THE PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT AT A COST OF $1, *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-03
- VIN: JT4VN13G4M5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JT4RN01P3M7
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: THE FUEL TANK HAS RUSTED, AND IS ALLOWING GASOLINE TO SPRAY OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-01
- VIN: JT4RN13P3M6
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: FAN BLOWER SWITCH HAS BURNED OUT 3-4 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-05
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AT IDLE WHEN THE THE TRUCK WAS STARTED AND GOT PROGRESSIVELY MORE NOTABLE AND LOUD AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, WHEN CONSUMER LIFTED UP THE HOOD AND LOOKED INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, HE NOTICED THE FAN BLADE THAT WAS WHITE NYLON HAD EXPLODED AND SEVERAL SHARP SHARDS OF THE FAN WERE SHATTERED AND HAD BEEN THROWN THROUGHOUT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT,CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HOOD, CONSUMER ORDERED THE FAN BLADE AND INSTALLED IT HIMSELF, HOWEVER FIVE MONTHS LATER VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACT ERRACTICALLY AGAIN.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-02
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: EXHAUST VALVES FROM CYL 3 & 6 BER. REPLACED SAME (NOTE: BOTH ARE THE REAR CYLINDERS). *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-07
- VIN: FILL IN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: HAD STARTED VEHICLE ON COLD MORNING WHEN FAN BLADE FOR RADIATOR HAD EXPLODED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FAN CAUSED DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF HOOD & FILTER SYSTEM. ALSO, INFORMED WOULD NEED A NEW OR USED FAN BLADE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1992-09-15
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT4RN93POM5
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON FIVE OCCASIONS VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SURGE FORWARD INTERMITTENTLY . ACCELERATION APPEARED TO OCCUR WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN LOW SPEED/ WHILE PARKED/ WHEN BRAKE WERE APPLIED OR WHEN VEHICLE WOULD BE COMING TO A STOP. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED THREE ACCIDENTS. DEALER / MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. CAN NHTSA HELP OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *MJS
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-06-26
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S DOORS RUSTED/REPLACED TWICE.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-05-09
- VIN: JT4RN81PXM4
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: VEHICLE'S SHORT END SEAT BELT BUCKLE, FEMALE END OF THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT, HAS COME APART WHILE TRYING TO ATTACH/CONNECT IT, IT BROKE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND IS ORDERING A NEW ONE. VEHICLE HAS NO WARRANTY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-16
- VIN: JT4VN13D5M5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE HESITATION AND STUMBLE CONTINUALLY, SEVERAL REPAIRS TO ENGINE COMPONENTS HOWEVER FAIL TO RECITIFY PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-16
- VIN: JT4VN13D5M5
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILED.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-05-30
- VIN: JT4RN93P1M5
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT LATCH WOULD NOT COME UNLATCHED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: JT4RN01P8M7
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL LINES ROTTED AT TOP OF GAS TANK, SPILLAGE OCCURRED IN EXCESS OF TEN GALLONS IN APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES AREA. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-01-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT4VN13D4M5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED 50 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, HAD COMPLETE FAILURE, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-02-12
- VIN: JT4VN13G3M5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: HEAD GASKET REPLACED. *SD
1991 Toyota Pickup recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1991 Toyota Pickup.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
- Summary: 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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