Toyota Pickup 1989
Model Pickup made in 1989 by Toyota got 27 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and other. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and steering.
Model 1989
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V389000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 04/25/1988 to 02/10/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 977839 | 10/05/2005 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/06/2005 | 09/07/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. the recall began october 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota recall no. ssc 50n.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 08/12/1998 | 1 | 02/14/1989 | |
| Water pump and timing belt and engine belts failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| While driving at state speed limit and without warning coolant and water was leaking after driving a few miles. mechanic stated engine head gasket needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 07/31/1999 | |||
| While driving at approximately 40-45mph engine's head gaskets blew. had no prior warning. had noticed smoke coming from hood. had vehicle towed home. has not been to dealer to have vehicle checked. *ak | |||
| 2 | 02/14/1989 | ||
| Vehicle stalling due to recall component head gasket failure prior to recall notice. | |||
| 08/12/1998 | 1 | 02/14/1989 | |
| Water pump and timing belt and engine belts failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/14/2007 | 25 | 1 | |
| Without warning, vehicle stalled at 25 mph. after towing to dealership and waiting over 7 weeks was told head gasket blown and heads warped. then charged over $4220.00 for repairs already done. *jb | |||
| 08/16/1998 | 1 | 02/14/1989 | |
| Engine continually makes noise after repair of recall component. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 08/12/1998 | 1 | 02/14/1989 | |
| Water pump and timing belt and engine belts failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 1 | 02/14/1989 | ||
| Exhaust manifold warped. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1989 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that while driving and without warning clutch failed and bracket snapped. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 03/08/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1988 | |
| Bracket broke which holds the clutch and brake pedal, causing driver to be unable to get vehicle out of gear. | |||
| 2 | 02/14/1989 | ||
| Clutch and bearing failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 2 | 02/14/1989 | ||
| Clutch and bearing failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/21/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle across a bridge, another driver (young man) tried to pass in a no pass zone, struck vehicle head on; tried to apply brakes; 3 passengers injured | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/09/1994 | |||
| Driver side seat belt sticks to the point that it takes 15 or 20 minutes to get it loose. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 04/27/1998 | 20 | ||
| Seat belt does not retract properly, and when it is left out of the track seat belt gets dirty. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| Master cylinders; failure on the brakes system, the brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing an accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 04/07/2006 | 200000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the clutch looses power. an independent repair shop determined the brake pedal bracket fractured. the bracket was spot welded. the weld is coming loose and the bracket needs to be replaced. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||
| 02/20/2006 | 150000 | 1 | 07/15/2004 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1989 toyota pickup. the contact received a safety recall 05v389 related to replacing the steering relay rod. t the closest dealer would require him drive for 3 hours. the contact preffered to have the vehicle repaired at a local repair shop and requested reimbursement. the current mileage was 150,000. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 131519 | 1 | 10/13/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated although there were no problems displayed by the vehicle. there is a nhtsa recall, #05v389000 on the vehicle regarding the steering. the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | |||
| After traveling approx. one mile, the consumer learned he had no brakes. *ph the right rear brake line was dripping fluid. the mechanic advised the consumer that the vehicle was not repairable. the frame on the right rear of the vehicle had rusted through and left a gap in the frame. *sc *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/22/2010 | 166643 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1989 toyota pickup. the contact noticed that the frame of the vehicle was severely covered with rust. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and the manufacturer has not been contacted. the failure and current mileages were 166, 643. | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Problems concerning 1989 toyota pickup truck rusted frame. *mr *sc *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/27/1994 | 1 | ||
| Throttle stuck in the open position when the cruise control was applied almost causing an accident. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 08/12/1998 | 1 | 02/14/1989 | |
| Heater hose on top of engine had a hole. | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 12/13/1995 | |||
| The wheel lug nuts on aluminum wheels were over torqued which caused them to break. tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | CHANDLER | 85249 | BIG TWO TOYOTA SCION | 480-898-6000 |
| MT | KALISPELL | BIG MOUNTAIN TOYOTA |