Toyota Pickup Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 381 consumer complaints across the 15 model years of the Toyota Pickup (1985–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 1994 has the most, with 91. Across all years, the part named most often is body and structure (77 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Pickup model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 96,400 | 0 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 75,000 | 0 | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | 60,000 | 0 | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | — | 0 | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 35 | 130,500 | 1 | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 91 | 132,500 | 1 | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 59 | 152,901 | 1 | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1992 | 56 | 175,000 | 1 | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 29 | 141,000 | 1 | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 25 | 165,000 | 1 | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 21 | 140,760 | 1 | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 8 | 226,000 | 0 | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 18 | 81,870 | 0 | 17 | — | Rising |
| 1985 | 9 | 100,000 | 0 | 17 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Body and structure77 21%
- Engine cooling73 20%
- Seat belts48 13%
- Tires38 11%
- Brakes35 9.7%
- Steering34 9.4%
- Transmission and drivetrain28 7.8%
- Suspension27 7.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1993: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10836777, filed 2016-02, 90,000 miles1994: “Rear frame rotted from inside out on 1994 Toyota Pickup. Called Toyota and they stated the recall only went back to 1995. Just put new brakes, new clutch, new engine, etc into vehicle. Wish I knew the frame was rotted prior to doing all that. I am hoping Toyota will extend the recall back a year as it is clear it is the same problem as those involved in the buy back.”
NHTSA complaint #10366603, filed 2010-11, 180,078 miles2001: “I've experienced ongoing issues with the crc application for the Toyota tundra frame rust issue since it was originally applied. The first application failed after 1 day of use. The second application failed less than a year later. The third application, applied oct. 14 2013 has now failed. On october 15 Toyota informed me they would not honor the 12 month warranty as described on the paperwork from the service department for any future issues with regards to the frame rust or their workmanship. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575375, filed 2014-03, 66,000 milesOther Toyota models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology