1989 Toyota Pickup Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Toyota Pickup, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25 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.
“Without warning, vehicle stalled at 25 MPH. After towing to dealership and waiting over 7 weeks was told head gasket blown and heads warped. Then charged over $4220.00 for repairs already done.”
NHTSA complaint #10186661, filed 2007-04, 25 miles“While driving at state speed limit and without warning coolant and water was leaking after driving a few miles. Mechanic stated engine head gasket needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8005090, filed 2002-03“While driving at approximately 40-45mph engine's head gaskets blew. Had no prior warning. Had noticed smoke coming from hood. Had vehicle towed home. Has not been to dealer to have vehicle checked.”
NHTSA complaint #847434, filed 1999-09Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Toyota Pickup
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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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