1986 Toyota Pickup Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,740miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1986 Toyota Pickup, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,740 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“(1) driving in town at approximately 15 MPH. Vehicle appeared to be operating normally. (2) complete loss of steering. Able to stop vehicle before a collision occurred. The steering center link disconnected from the pitman arm. It had pulled out of the joint. There was no evidence of corrosion or damage. The socket was well lubricated. The ball and socket are a sealed unit. (3) the center link was replaced with new parts. The old parts are available.”
NHTSA complaint #10088277, filed 2004-08, 65,740 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 14% |
| 1994 | 7 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 9% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1989 | 2 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1986 Toyota Pickup
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 Toyota Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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