1997 Toyota Pickup Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Toyota Pickup, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“Frame is extremely rusted on 1997 Toyota t100 Pickup. Balance of the vehicle is in excellent condition and has been very well maintained. Rusted frame has caused many of the connected parts to also rust and making basic repairs virtually impossible to fix. The suspension and braking system have been effected the most by the rust.”
NHTSA complaint #10510537, filed 2013-05, 60,000 miles“After brakes were applied and pedal was released, master cylinder piston would not release, causing truck to continue braking, dealer replaced master cylinder even though vehicle was not under warranty at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #785304, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 40% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 14% |
| 1992 | 7 | 13% |
| 1991 | 4 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Pickup
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Toyota Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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