Toyota Pickup 1991
Model Pickup made in 1991 by Toyota got 42 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and steering.
Model 1991
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 10/16/1992 | 6 | ||
| 2 dead battery cells. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/23/2008 | 73000 | 1 | 03/16/1991 |
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 4 | ||
| Fan blower switch has burned out 3-4 times in the past 3 years. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 01/05/2001 | 2 | ||
| Consumer states vehicle began to vibrate at idle when the the truck was started and got progressively more notable and loud as the vehicle was being driven, when consumer lifted up the hood and looked into the engine compartment, he noticed the fan blade that was white nylon had exploded and several sharp shards of the fan were shattered and had been thrown throughout the front of the engine compartment,causing damage to the hood, consumer ordered the fan blade and installed it himself, however five months later vehicle began to act erractically again.*jb | |||
| 01/07/2001 | |||
| 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 | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1991 | |
| Exhaust valves from cyl 3 & 6 ber. replaced same (note: both are the rear cylinders). *ak | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 2 | ||
| Head gasket replaced. *sd | |||
| 11/19/1991 | 9 | ||
| Engine idles low, even when warmed up, adjusted idle | |||
| Purchase truck used the head gasket blew . tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/16/1997 | 1 | ||
| Engine hesitation and stumble continually, several repairs to engine components however fail to recitify problem. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| The fuel tank has rusted, and is allowing gasoline to spray out while the vehicle is being driven. consumer feels this is very unsafe while driving. please provide any further information. ts | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| Fuel lines rotted at top of gas tank, spillage occurred in excess of ten gallons in approximately 10 miles area. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/08/1996 | |||
| Wires for fuel pump corroded, vehicle died without warning. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/23/2008 | 73000 | 1 | 03/16/1991 |
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/16/1997 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 10/04/1991 | 4 | ||
| Transmission leaking. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/11/1995 | |||
| Seal on rear axle started leaking; soaked brakes with oil to point where they quit working; no knowledge of rear brakes not working; front supplied brake power. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/02/1992 | 2 | ||
| Clutch is hard to shift vehicle, rocks back/forth to get into reverse. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 136755 | 1 | 02/16/1996 |
| Fifth gear started making a loud whirring sound at highway speed. stopped using the fifth gear in fear of failure at highway speed. after 6-7 months third gear started popping out while accelerating through gears. had the truck looked, and was told by the garage that specializes in toyota vehicles that toyota pickups from the years 1989 to 1991 were notorious for this problem. i went back to talk to the mechanic and was asked what it was doing. i had started telling him about the fifth gear noise when he interrupted me and asked if third gear was giving me problems too. i told him yes. he asked if it would even stay in gear anymore,, and i told him no, which indeed was the problem. the transmission had to be completely rebuilt at a cost of $1, *ak | |||
| 11/08/1995 | |||
| Manual transmission slipping out of gear, vehicle rolled down an incline. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/09/1998 | |||
| Vehicle's short end seat belt buckle, female end of the drivers side seat belt, has come apart while trying to attach/connect it, it broke. the dealer was notified, and is ordering a new one. vehicle has no warranty. *ak | |||
| 05/30/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1991 | |
| Seat belt latch would not come unlatched. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | |||
| 08/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Master cylinder failed, causing extended stopping distance. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/19/1996 | |||
| Driving vehicle at speed 50 mph, applied brakes, had complete failure, impact 12:00 position. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/27/1991 | 7 | ||
| Vehicle skidded when brakes applied on wet road, resulting in accident/injury. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 05/11/1995 | |||
| Seal on rear axle started leaking; soaked brakes with oil to point where they quit working; no knowledge of rear brakes not working; front supplied brake power. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 04/16/2010 | 141000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1991 toyota pickup. while driving at approximately 40mph the vehicle vibrated. the vehicle was taken to the garage diagnosed located failure at the steering rod assembly. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer took a report 1008270460, but will not assist with a reimbursement because the vin wasn | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer question about toyota steering linkages rod. consumer would like to know how long the manufacturer is held accountable for the malfunction of a part if the driver was in a accident and was killed. *kb | |||
| 06/17/2005 | 157000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 toyota pickup. the contact stated that the vehicle had a safety recall on the relay rod. while driving approximately 30 mph on a clear day the contact veered slightly off the road applied the brake pedal and the vehicle spun sideways and rolled over three times. the vehicle was totaled. the current and failure mileages were 157,000.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 02/18/2013 | 50000 | 1 | |
| The truck has body rust and extensive frame rust making it unsafe. *tr | |||
| 02/18/2013 | 50000 | ||
| The truck has body rust and extensive frame rust making it unsafe. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 06/26/1996 | 2 | 11/15/1995 | |
| Driver's/passenger's doors rusted/replaced twice. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 10/30/2008 | 1 | ||
| Rust problem in the rear of the truck. frame, body, factory installed hitch and fuel lines.*tr | |||
| 10/23/2008 | 73000 | 1 | 03/16/1991 |
| 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 | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 06/10/2009 | 225000 | ||
| 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. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 04/01/2008 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 toyota pickup. the vehicle has uniroyal mohave (na) tires, size p205/55/r15 (na). the contact noticed that the tread began separating from all four tires. on two occasions, the tire completely blew out. during the first incident, while driving approximately 60 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew out and damaged the vehicle. during the second incident, the contact felt that his vehicle was driving extremely rough. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they rotated the tires. they also discovered that the tread had abnormal lesions. the contact's insurance company inspected the tires and concluded that they were manufactured defectively. the manufacturer has not been notified. the contact still has possession of the tires. the vin and mileages were unknown. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 05/07/2006 | 156000 | 1 | 06/02/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the driver's side front tire blew out due to tread separation. the dealership agreed there was tread separation. the tire pressure was 38. there were no lights on the dash illuminated prior to this incident. the tire manufacturer was kelly springfield, the brand name was trailcutter. *ak updated 8/16/2006 - *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | HOFFMAN ESTATES | 60194 | SCHAUMBERG TOYOTA | 847-882-1800 |