Toyota Van 1984

Model Van made in 1984 by Toyota got 10 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering. The car has one 2.0l engine.

Model 1984

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Automatic, 4 gears24/31/27$ 7821583 9 2
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gears25/31/27$ 7501583 9 2
( 2.0L) 4Automatic, 4 gears24/31/27$ 7821583 9 2
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gears25/31/27$ 7501583 9 2

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
83V133000TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.from 07/01/1983 to 11/01/1983V (Vehicle)4873712/20/1983MFRTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.12/08/198312/13/1983
Defect SummaryVoltage regulator which controls the amount of flow in the electrical system between the battery and the alternator, may have manufacturing errors in an integrated circuit. the regulator may overcharge the battery.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the voltage regulator at no charge.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; voltage regulator.consequences of defect: overcharging can damage the battery and may result inloss of electrical power without warning. loss of lights and engine ignitioncould result in loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING
86V060000TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.from 08/01/1983 to 07/01/1985V (Vehicle)10370008/15/1986MFRTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/12/198605/13/1986
Defect SummaryThe center control arm of the steering linkage system may develop a crack if the steering wheel is repeatedly operated while vehicle is in parked position. the steering center arm may eventually break. consequence of defect: a cracked steering center arm will allow steering control, however, if the steering arm breaks, it would result in complete loss of steering control and possible accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace center control arm with a redesigned control arm.
NotesSystem: steering linkage/center arm.vehicle description: vans and cargo vans equipped with power steering.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE87057TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.09/10/198703/30/1988IGNITER ASSEMBLY FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04/01/1999101/01/1984
 Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a side street and lost power steering without prior warning, and vehicle shut down. there were no injuries. the dealership was notified.*ak upon diagnosis it was discovered that the woodruff key of crank shaft pulley failed resulting in loose nut and belts jumping out of pulley grooves. this caused damage to engine oil seal and idler pulley (tension pulley. *yh
11/09/19929
 Harmonic balancer failed.
02/18/19938
 Gasket replaced due to oil leak.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
11/09/19929
 Air conditioner belt replaced.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
05/13/19951
 During hard brake application brakes locked up, vehicle fishtailed, causing vehicle to rollover. tt
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
11/09/19929
 Power steering belt replaced.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
04/01/1999101/01/1984
 Consumer was traveling about 30mph on a side street and lost power steering without prior warning, and vehicle shut down. there were no injuries. the dealership was notified.*ak upon diagnosis it was discovered that the woodruff key of crank shaft pulley failed resulting in loose nut and belts jumping out of pulley grooves. this caused damage to engine oil seal and idler pulley (tension pulley. *yh
05/22/1996
 The van lost the steering while driving. the steering wheel came spinning all the way around. please describe. *ak
STEERING - LINKAGES
03/08/1995
 Steering linkage came apart, loss steering control. tt
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
11/02/19922
 Sliding door roller assembly broke, preventing door from opening. *skd