1991 TOYOTA PICKUP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
37
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP
The 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP has received a total of 37 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (5 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan (3 complaints), and Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP, potentially affecting up to 1,041,704 vehicles.
Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 1,921 vehicles affected
Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Recall 05V389000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
| 977,839 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP
37 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE TRUCK HAS BODY RUST AND EXTENSIVE FRAME RUST MAKING IT UNSAFE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AT THE STEERING ROD ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE CONTACTS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V389000 (STEERING: LINKAGES: ROD: RELAY: CONNECTING) AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,876.
TL*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.
RUST PROBLEM IN THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. FRAME, BODY, FACTORY INSTALLED HITCH AND FUEL LINES.*TR
TL*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. UPDATED 12/5/08 *CN THE OIL PAN HAS A RUST HOLE. UPDATED 12/09/08.*JB
Safety Rating for the 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PG004-97-Obsolet — EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA PICKUP
- 1986 TOYOTA PICKUP — 20 complaints
- 1987 TOYOTA PICKUP — 9 complaints
- 1988 TOYOTA PICKUP — 7 complaints
- 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP — 30 complaints
- 1990 TOYOTA PICKUP — 29 complaints
- 1991 TOYOTA PICKUP (current)
- 1992 TOYOTA PICKUP — 62 complaints
- 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP — 100 complaints
- 1994 TOYOTA PICKUP — 110 complaints
- 1995 TOYOTA PICKUP — 52 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA PICKUP — 7 complaints
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