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1992 Toyota PickupProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 1992 Toyota Pickup, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Pickup median · #3 of 8 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints563 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage148kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 7, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Toyota Pickup has problems

56 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
Structure130
Engine and engine cooling130
Service brakes, hydraulic60
Seat belts61
Fuel system, gasoline50
Steering50
Tires40
Power train20
Suspension21
4 other systems41

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

1 recall

1992 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

1992 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Pickup owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 TOYOTA PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BED WOULD STRIKE THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 217,800.
Complaint 11000922 · Jun 23, 2017 · 217,800 miles
THE FRAME HAS HAD EXCESSIVE RUSTING AROUND THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA FOR ABOUT 7-8 YEARS. REPAIRS HAVE HAD TO BE MADE TO THIS AREA. FINALLY, TOYATA ANOUNCED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT IT ONLY GOES BACK TO 1995. *TR
Complaint 10607393 · Jul 1, 2014 · 120,000 miles
TOOK MY 1992 TOYOTA TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE WHILE ON THE LIFT THEY NOTICED THAT THE FRAME NEAR THE LEAF SPRING WAS RUSTED THROUGH. IT WAS LARGE ENOUGH TO PUT YOUR ARM THROUGH IT AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IT IS GREAT LITTLE TRUCK OTHER THAN THIS. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE MAY BE A…
Complaint 10551847 · Nov 12, 2013

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