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1991 Toyota PickupProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 1991 Toyota Pickup, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year25% below the Pickup median · #5 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints297 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage73kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 18, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Toyota Pickup has problems

29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling100
Structure50
Power train51
Steering32
Service brakes, hydraulic32
Fuel system, gasoline30
Tires20
Seat belts20
Service brakes, air10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1991 Toyota Pickup recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Relay: connecting

Recall 05V-389 · Sep 6, 2005 · 977,839 vehicles

Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Pickup year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Pickup median. How we score

'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Toyota Pickup safety ratings

1991 Toyota Pickup 2-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Pickup owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10246841 · Oct 27, 2008 · 73,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE RESTART VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE HOUSE. THEN, CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. *AK
Complaint 10087133 · Aug 3, 2004
HAD STARTED VEHICLE ON COLD MORNING WHEN FAN BLADE FOR RADIATOR HAD EXPLODED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FAN CAUSED DAMAGE TO INSIDE OF HOOD & FILTER SYSTEM. ALSO, INFORMED WOULD NEED A NEW OR USED FAN BLADE. *AK
Complaint 879822 · Feb 5, 2001

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