1989 Toyota SR5 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 144,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Toyota SR5 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Toyota SR5. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension (1) and tires (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 144,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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 cooling2 40%
- Suspension1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 1989 Toyota pickup SR5. The contact performed routine maintenance on the vehicle and noticed there was excessive oil on the reservoir. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that his vehicle had no recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10416904, filed 2011-08, 144,000 milesSuspension: “The rear end failed and caused both rear wheels to totally lock-up making the vehicle come to a sudden and violent stop. This happened without warning in the middle of an intersection.”
NHTSA complaint #527998, filed 1998-01Tires: “Vehicle's tires were disbonding within the ply in the rubber which has caused bubbles to form in tire (tire info: bridgestone, desert dueler at691, 31x10.5r15, replacement tires even wear on all tires 41k on tire). ....”
NHTSA complaint #10017181, filed 2003-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 144,000 and 144,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Toyota SR5 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022Equipment, Wheels, Tires. 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…
- 10145776Jul 21, 2016Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Jan 18, 1991Equipment. Product general information.
Other model years of the Toyota SR5
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 10,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 5 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 5 | 144,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Toyota SR5 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1989 Toyota SR5 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Toyota SR5 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by suspension with 1.
Has the 1989 Toyota SR5 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Toyota SR5 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 144,000 miles and the middle half falls between 144,000 and 144,000 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.