1991 Toyota Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 29filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 141,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Toyota Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1991 Toyota Pickup. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 10 complaints (34% of the total), followed by body and structure (5) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 141,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 4 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 24 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling10 34%
- Body and structure5 17%
- Brakes4 14%
- Fuel system3 10%
- Steering3 10%
- Seat belts2 6.9%
- Tires2 6.9%
- Electrical system1 3.5%
- Equipment1 3.5%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246841, filed 2008-10, 73,000 milesBody and structure: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10276996, filed 2009-07, 225,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10148335, filed 2006-01, 136,755 milesBrakes: “Seal on rear axle started leaking; soaked brakes with oil to point where they quit working; no knowledge of rear brakes not working; front supplied brake power.”
NHTSA complaint #965323, filed 1995-05Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 136,755 and 156,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 Toyota Pickup. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup · coupe | not rated | 1 / 4 | — | — | — |
| Pickup · coupe | not rated | 1 / 3 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 05V389000Sep 6, 2005Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › ConnectingCovers: Toyota Pickup 1989–1995, 4RUNNER 1989–1995, T100 1993–1998
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…
Recall details for the 1991 Toyota Pickup → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 24 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023Equipment, Vehicle speed control, Air bags. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year…
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022Equipment, Tires, Wheels. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of…
- 10188913Feb 3, 2021Equipment. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year…
- 10174891Apr 7, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01…
- 10145749Aug 31, 2018Equipment. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Aug 31, 2018Equipment. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953Jul 31, 2018Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin…
- 10131713Jan 11, 2018Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and…
- 10133649Nov 21, 2017Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
Other model years of the Toyota Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 96,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 75,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 35 | 130,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 91 | 132,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 59 | 152,901 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1992 | 56 | 175,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 29 | 141,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 25 | 165,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 21 | 140,760 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 8 | 226,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 18 | 81,870 | 0 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 1985 | 9 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Toyota Pickup model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Toyota Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 29 consumer complaints for the 1991 Toyota Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Toyota Pickup is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 10 complaints (34% of the total), followed by body and structure with 5.
Has the 1991 Toyota Pickup been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Toyota Pickup reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 141,000 miles and the middle half falls between 136,755 and 156,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.