1993 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 1993 Toyota Pickup problems
The Toyota Pickup 1993 is known for several common problems, primarily related to automatic transmission, idling, steering, electrical systems, and maintenance costs.
- Idling Problems: Some 1993 Toyota Pickup owners have reported erratic idling issues, particularly when the engine warms up. The RPMs may fluctuate, causing the vehicle to stall or surge. This issue is often related to the idle air control (IAC) valve or the throttle position sensor (TPS). A vacuum leak can also cause idling problems, but the owner in mentioned that they had already checked for vacuum leaks.
- Steering Recall: There is a known steering recall for the 1993 Toyota Pickup. This issue can lead to a loss of steering control, posing a significant safety risk. It is essential to check for this recall when purchasing a used 1993 Toyota Pickup.
- Electrical System Issues: Toyota has faced numerous recalls related to electrical systems, particularly in the Tacoma model. The 1993 Toyota Pickup, while not specifically mentioned, may share similar electrical issues. These problems include faulty electrics, patchy engines, and flat batteries. The electrical system issues can lead to various problems, such as malfunctioning lights, power windows, and other electrical components. A recent study by J.D. Power and Associates showed that new car buyers tend to avoid Toyota due to the numerous quality and safety issues.
- High Maintenance Costs: Toyota pickups, including the 1993 model, are known for their high maintenance costs. This issue is particularly prevalent in older models with high mileage. The high maintenance costs can be attributed to various factors, such as worn-out parts, recalls, and electrical system issues. For example, the braking system in the 1993 Toyota Pickup may require maintenance or replacement, leading to additional costs.
In conclusion, the 1993 Toyota Pickup has several common problems related to automatic transmission, idling, steering, electrical systems, and maintenance costs. These issues can lead to discomfort, safety risks, and high maintenance costs. It is essential to be aware of these problems when purchasing or owning a 1993 Toyota Pickup.
1993 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:
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Seat belts problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Toyota Pickup vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Toyota Pickup
The NHTSA has received 84 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Toyota Pickup. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Toyota Pickup vehicles.
2020-08-04
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-01
- 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
2019-01-08
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-08
- VIN: JT4RN13P3P6
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRAME RUSTED SO THAT IT BREAKS UNDER JACKUP FORCES FRAME RAILS CRUSH UNDER UNLOADED VEHICLES WEIGHT
2018-12-10
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-06
- 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.
2018-11-01
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-26
- 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.
2018-05-06
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-01
- 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
2016-04-22
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-18
- VIN: JT4VN13DXP5
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY NAME IS [XXX] I BOUGHT A TRUCK FROM AN INDIVIDUAL HE NAME IS [XXX] MY SON HAS HAD WRECK IN IT THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS DOING A CLAIM CAN NOT GET THAT PROCESSED TILL WE GET THE VIN NUMBER STRAIGHT THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TITLE DOES NOT MATCH THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TRUCK THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TITLE [XXX] IT IS SHOWING THAT IT IS A 94 TOYOTA THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TRUCK [XXX] IT IS SHOWING THAT IT IS A 93 TOYOTA SO WHAT DO I DO I NEED SOMEBODY TO CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PLS I PURCHASED THE TRUCK 12 07 2015. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2016-02-17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-01
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHEN PAINTING THE TRUCK WE FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS ACTUALLY SPLIT AND ROTTED THROUGH FROM UNDER THE CAB TO THE BACK. I TRIED WELDING IN A PLATE TO KEEP IT FROM BREAKING BUT IT SEEMS LIKE ALL BED MOUNTS AND FRAME ARE ROTTING VERY RAPIDLY. I CANNOT DRIVE IT DUE TO THE FRAME AND TOYOTA CLAIMS THE RECALL IS OVER.
2016-01-03
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-21
- VIN: 4TARN01PXPZ
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. CORROSION IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME AND THE FRAME NEAR THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNT HAS A 7 INCH BY 1 INCH HOLE FROM RUST WHICH JOINS WITH A CRACK IN THE FRAME BETWEEN THE FIRST HOLE AND A SECOND RUST HOLE. RUST AND CORROSION IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME AND SUSPENSION PARTS. I'VE NEVER SEEN ANY FRAME THIS BAD. SPRINGS, A-ARMS, AND ALL MANNER OF SUSPENSION AND BODY PARTS ARE CORRODED BADLY.
2015-02-02
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-01
- VIN: 4TARN01P6PZ
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE CHECKING OUT A BROKEN LEAF SPRING ON MY 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP, I NOTICED SOME PERFORATION ON THE FRAME NEAR THE FRONT MOUNT, AND PROCEEDED TO INSERT A FINGER TO THE AREA TO SEE HOW BAD IT WAS... THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED IN THE WHOLE AREA NEXT TO THE GAS TANK AND. BY THE LEAF SPRING MOUNTS ON BOTH SIDES. THE TRUCK IS DEFINITELY NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. I'M 100 PERCENT SURE I COULD PULL THE LEAF SPRING RIGHT OUT OF THE FRAME. BEING AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN FOR A DEALER, I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM NHTSA IF THEY DO NOT AT LEAST INVESTIGATE THESE ISSUES ON THE 1994 AND BELOW TOYOTA PICKUPS AND FORCE TOYOTA TO OPEN A SAFETY RECALL I WILL BE DOING EVERYTHING I CAN TO GET TOGETHER A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT A TRUCK WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE ROTS THE FRAME OUT. I'VE SEEN 1950S CARS THAT HAVE BEEN OVERGROWN WITH WEEDS FOR 10 YEARS THAT DON'T HAVE THIS BAD OF A RUST ISSUE. THERE ARE 1000S OF TOYOTA PICKUP OWNERS NOT INCLUDED IN THE 1995+ FRAME RECALLS THAT ARE IN THE SAME SITUATION THAT HAVE NOT REPORTED HERE. I ASK NHTSA TO GO AHEAD AND JUST GOOGLE IT. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 1000S OF FORUM POSTS WHERE PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE FRAMES SPLIT IN HALF, BREAK LEAFS OFF, AND HAVE BEEN REBUILDING AND REPLACING OR SCRAPPING THEIR VEHICLES OVER THIS. I WANT TO SEE SOME ACTION TAKEN WITH THESE COMPLAINTS. *TR
2015-01-29
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-27
- VIN: 4TARN01P1PZ
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TURN THE WHEEL ON MY 1993 4X4STARTED TO BACK UP HEARD A POP AN LOST MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE. SO GOT OUT TO LOOK AN THE FRONT FRAME BROKE, AN MY CV SHAFT PULLED APART. I ONLY HAVE 164,635 MILES WOW COME ON TOYOTA THAT'S CRAZY. *TR
2014-10-06
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-01
- VIN: 4TARN81A0PZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: SEVERE RUST PERFORATION OCCURRING IN FRAME OF VEHICLE ( 1993 TOYOTA PICK-UP) TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMED ME NOTHING COULD BE DONE FOR THIS YEAR OF VEHICLE.( COMPLAINT REF. NO. [XXX] FILED WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 1/21/10 ) ----PROGRAM IS IN PLACE FOR 1995 - 2005 TRUCKS WITH SAME PROBLEM. JUST WANTED TO INFORM THE NHTSA THAT EARLIER MODEL TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2014-05-21
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-12
- VIN: 4TARN01P4PZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
2013-11-19
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-11-08
- VIN: 4TARN81A6PZ
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
2013-02-06
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-04
- VIN: 4TARN01P3PZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1993 TOYOTA 1/2 T - THE UNDER CARRIAGE IS SO RUSTED THAT THE BUMPER BROKE LOOSE FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE AND WAS BOUNCING OFF THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY THE OTHER SIDE HELD UNTIL WE COULD GET PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. WE ALREADY REPLACED THE UNDER BODY TIRE HOLDER AS IT WAS RUSTED WE COULD NOT LOWER THE SPARE. OUR MECHANIC SAID THE TRUCK WILL NOT PASS THE NEXT INSPECTION DUE TO THE BODY CANCER. 1993 IS PRIOR TO THE RECALL, BUT HAS THE SAME ISSUES. THIS TRUCK WAS ASSEMBLED IN TENNESSEE (USA). I CAN FIND NO RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND HAVE MOVED AND MARRIED SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 1994 (LEFTOVER), SO WOULD NOT HAVE GOTTEN ANY RECALLS IF THEY HAD ANY. *TR
2013-02-04
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-01
- VIN: 4TARN81A5RZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTED THROUGH THE WALL OF THE INNER FRAME FACING THE MIDLINE. THERE ARE ONLY THREE MAIN SPOTS. ONE OF THEM IS 3" X 2? FACING THE GAS TANK. THE TWO OTHER HOLES ARE ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME ANTERIOR TO THE GAS TANK SUPPORTING BEAM. THESE TWO HOLES ARE ALMOST AS TALL AS THE FRAME HEIGHT. THE WIDTH IS ABOUT 3". THE REST OF THE FRAME IS SOLID WITH ALMOST NO SURFACE RUST. I DID NOT SEE THESE HOLES UNTIL I REPLACED THE ENGINE AND CLUTCH THIS PAST WEEK END. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK AROUND 2005 WITH A BAD ENGINE SO I DID NOT PUT IT ON THE STREET. THIS RUST DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE CREATED FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THESE RUSTED HOLES CAME FROM POOR MANUFACTURE TECHNIQUES OR POOR QUALITY CONTROL. *TR
2011-10-14
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-12
- VIN: 4TARN81A8PZ
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 101,000. UPDATED 11/29/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE SWAY BAR AND STEERING DAMPENER WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 12/02/11
2011-09-30
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-30
- VIN: JT4RN93P7P5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
2011-06-11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-08
- VIN: 4TARN81A5PZ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I'M 4TH OWNER OF THIS TRUCK, KNOWING THE PREVIOUS 3 OWNERS. BODY OF TRUCK IS IN GOOD SHAPE FOR THIS YEAR OF TRUCK. HOWEVER, THE FRAME, ON RIGHT SIDE NEXT TO GAS TANK IS 80 % RUSTED THROUGH, WITH HOLES ALL OVER IT. THE UNDERSIDE OF TRUCK LOOKS LIKE A 50 YR OLD TRUCK WITH A BAR FROM THE LEFT SIDE TO RIGHT SIDE OF FRAME BEHIND MOTOR ABOUT 90% RUSTED THROUGH.
2011-05-06
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-06
- VIN: 4TARN81A5PZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THE SPRING SHACKLE THAT WAS WELDED TO THE REAR FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THE SPRING SHACKLE WELL ALSO DETACHED AND IT ALLOWED THE SPRINGS TO HANG. THE CONTACT STATED THE SPRING WAS DANGLING NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRAME WOULD COMPLETELY BREAK IN HALF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 204,000. UPDATED 5/24/11 *CN UPDATED 1/24/2012 *LN *TR
2010-02-12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-22
- VIN: 4TARN01P5PZ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE BRAKE LINE RUST OUT ON MY 1993 TOYOTA PICK UP WHILE DRIVING.I LOOKED ON THE WEB AND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE.I WAS STILL ABLE TO STOP,RUST ON THE FRAME AND ON THE SUSPENSION.THE CROSS BAR ON THE FRAME RUSTED HOLE IN IT.TOLD TOYOTA ABOUT IT AND SAID I DIDN'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. THEY SAID THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING. NOW THE BRAKES RUST OUT. *TR
2009-05-21
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-20
- VIN: 4TARN01P2PZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I PURCHASED IN 1993 A BRAND NEW TOYOTA 4WD DX PICKUP FROM A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. I HAVE PROPERLY MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING ALL THE TOYOTA GUIDELINES AND CURRENTLY THE TRUCK STILL LOOKS SHOWROOM NEW. I HAVE RECEIVED MANY COMPLIMENTS ON HOW NICE MY 1993 TRUCK LOOKS INCLUDING MANY OFFERS TO PURCHASE MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER, OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS MY ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC HAS STATED TO ME THAT THE FRAME IS PREMATURELY RUSTING AND IT IS GETTING PRETTY BAD. WHEN I JUST RECENTLY HAD A TIRE ROTATION PERFORMED, HE SUGGESTED THAT THE PROBLEM HAS ESCALATED AND NEEDS TO BE EVALUATED BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. ON MAY 20, 2009 I HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO EXAMINE THE TRUCK FRAME AND ADVISE ME OF THE SITUATION. THEY EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS HEAVILY CORRODED AND PERFORATED BEYOND THE NORMAL SURFACE RUST FOUND ON VEHICLES AFTER YEARS OF EXPOSURE IN THE NORTHEAST. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS PROBABLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE IN ITS CURRENT STATE. I RESPONDED TO THEM THAT I WAS AWARE THAT THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURING COMPANY HAD A CAMPAIGN TO RECALL THE TOYOTA PICKUPS FROM 1995 AND UP WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND HAVE BEEN EITHER REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE FRAMES OF MANY AFFECTED VEHICLES. I CONTINUED BY ASKING IF TOYOTA WOULD RESOLVE MY PROBLEM AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT AND THAT I SHOULD CALL THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND REQUEST THAT A CASE BE OPENED AND ASK FOR ASSISTANCE. I DID AS REQUESTED BY THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT THEY WOULD MAKE A RECORD OF MY COMPLAINT BUT THAT THEY WERE ONLY RESOLVING THE PICKUPS FROM 1995 AND UP AND THAT IN NO WAY WOULD THEY HELP ME WHATSOEVER. NOW HERE I AM WITH A BEAUTIFUL 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP TRUCK THAT WOULD BE VERY EXPENSIVE FOR ME TO FIX, IS NOW UNSAFE TO BE DRIVEN ON THE ROAD AND WILL PROBABLY NEED TO BE PICKED BY A TOW TRUCK AND HAULED AWAY TO A JUNKYARD. *TR
2008-11-24
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-02
- VIN: 4TARN01PXPZ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
2008-06-05
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-11
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I BEGAN TO HAVE ISSUES W/ENGINE AND NOTIFIED PRIOR OWNER AND ADVISED ME RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL FOR HEAD GASKET, IMMEDIATELY CALLED LOCAL DEALER REGARDING RECALL AND THEY CLAIMED VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED ALREADY (IN ANOTHER STATE) AND NOTHING THEY COULD DO, BUT OWNER STATE THAT IS FALSE HE OWNED VEHICLE AT THAT TIME AND HE HAD NEVER TOOK IN FOR SERVICE RECALL. IN THE MEANTIME CONDITION GOT WORSE, AND NOW LEAKING WATER AND HEAD GASKET NEEDS REPLACED. THE DEALER WON'T SERVICE IT, TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE IS NONRESPONSIVE. ALL I GET FROM THEM IS EMAIL THANKING ME FOR CONCERN AND HOPE IT WAS RESOLVED, IN THE MEANTIME I NOW DON'T HAVE A VEHICLE TO DRIVE AND CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. I COULD UNDERSTAND THEY NOT FIXING IT BECAUSE OF DAILY USE OR NO WARRANTY ETC. BUT I HAVE SEEN MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ON SEVERAL WEB SITES REGARDING THE HEAD GASKET THIS ENGINE. SO IT IS AN OBVIOUS ISSUE THEY SHOULD AT LEAST LOOK AT IF NOT REPAIR. *TR
2006-03-10
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JT4VN13D0P5
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME INOPERABLE WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD, ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEATBELT AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.
2005-12-16
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-09
- VIN: JT4VN13D0P5
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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
1993 Toyota Pickup recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1993 Toyota Pickup.
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.
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.
2006-03-23
- 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.
2005-09-06
- 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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