Toyota Van 1986

Model Van made in 1986 by Toyota got 10 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and seat belts. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There was one recall concerning steering . The car has one 2.2l engine.

Model 1986

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.2L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD21/23/2224/30/26Regular$ 85315850829
( 2.2L) 4Manual, 5 gearsRWD22/24/2324/30/27Regular$ 81615850829

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
89V089000TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.from 08/01/1985 to 07/01/1988V (Vehicle)11021707/21/1989MFRTOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/30/198906/09/1989
Defect SummaryThe steering bevel gear assembly may have water contamination which could lead to rust/corrosion.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause erratic steering, which could result inan accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace steering bevel gear assembly; cover liquid gasket material with improved material.
NotesSystem: steering bevel gear.vehicle description: vans and cargo vans.

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
03/04/19954
 Electrical fire under hood. *skd
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
11/24/1994
 Engine compartment fire, unknown source of fire in vehicle. tt
03/07/19951
 Hot wire shorted out vehicle caught on fire had to cut ground cable to turn off the power. resulted in underhood fire. tt
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
 Was driving and the bolt that holds the engine pulley broke . *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
11/15/20011
 Consumer noticed fire coming out of the front wheel well area, consumer heard 2 explosions, consumer suffered burns to left hand, fire investigator was unable to determine cause, possible engine failure. *tt
11/15/20011
 While driving a fire ignited in engine compartment, cause has not yet been determined.*ak consumer stated the vehicle was parked.*slc
101/01/1986
 Owner states that their is excessive heat from the engine going inside vehicle. owner is concerned about vehicle catching fire because of this. she also notes that floor of vehicle is hard because of abnormal tempertures. *ak consumer states that the heat is so excessive that it burned the underside of the carpet. *slc
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
02/13/1999209/21/1986
 Seatbelt anchorage on driver's seat broke and separated, causing a loss of protection. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
01/08/20031
 Consumer stated when braking, there is a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.*jb