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Toyota Toyota TruckModel year report

1986 Toyota Toyota Truck Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
173,110miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl RWD · 19 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (1) and other or unknown (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 173,110 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 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.

Example complaints

Tires: “I was driving on 80 towards vallejo when I heard my rear right tire pop. I tried to control the vehicle but another tire blew causing my vehicle to crash into the center divide and causing my vehicle to roll repetitious times, until it finally came to a stop.”

NHTSA complaint #10068452, filed 2004-05, 173,110 miles

Other or unknown: “Substandard rental truck. U-haul provided a truck with non functioning mirrors, speedometer that bounced all over and was unreadalbe, parts held on with bailing wire, dashboard shaking and falling apart. Basically a safety hazard and an accident waiting to happen”

NHTSA complaint #10127276, filed 2005-07

Mileage 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 173,110 and 173,110 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–150100%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 173,110 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Truck 2WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed manual232926$2,600
Truck 2WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed manual222624$2,800
Truck 2WD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual212623$2,900
Truck 2WD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual192421$3,200
Truck 2WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202321$3,200
Truck 2WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192220$3,350
Truck 2WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182220$3,350
Truck 2WD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual182220$3,350
Truck 4WD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual182220$3,350
Truck 4WD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual182219$3,550
Truck 4WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182019$3,550
Truck 4WD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual172018$3,700
Truck 4WD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual162018$3,700
Truck 4WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic161917$3,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck 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

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck.

Other model years of the Toyota Toyota Truck

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200364,7500———Not enough data
2001684,0000———Not enough data
20001458,5000———Not enough data
19986100,0000———Not enough data
19975112,0000———Not enough data
19965—0———Not enough data
199510144,0000———Not enough data
199419151,0290———Stable
199316134,5001—17—Stable
199217161,6600—20—Stable
19911187,0000—20—Not enough data
1989858,7000—20—Not enough data
19887—1—20—Not enough data
19866173,1100—21—Not enough data

All Toyota Toyota Truck model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 1.

Has the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck 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.

What gas mileage does the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck get?

The EPA rates the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck (Truck 2WD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 173,110 miles and the middle half falls between 173,110 and 173,110 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.