1989 TOYOTA PICKUP
3 recalls — 30 complaints — 27 TSBs
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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 A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
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.
05V389000 Sep 6, 2005
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Defect Description
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 RELA... Read more
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Complaint Statistics
30 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 26, 2017
Incident date: Apr 22, 2017
SHEARED CLUTCH AND BRAKE BRACKET. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 26, 2017
Incident date: Apr 22, 2017
SHEARED CLUTCH AND BRAKE BRACKET. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
ENGINE
Feb 3, 2015
Incident date: Feb 13, 1991
TRUCK HAS 186000 MILES AND OVER THE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKETS AND SEALS FOUR TIMES. BASICALLY SPENDING 3200 DOLLARS THREE TIMES AFTER THE WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE THE FIRST TIME. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Mar 22, 2010
Incident date: Mar 22, 2010
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 1, 2007
Incident date: Feb 14, 2007
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
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Feb 20, 2007
Incident date: Feb 20, 2006
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. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Apr 7, 2006
Incident date: Apr 7, 2006
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
Feb 1, 2006
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
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:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 25, 2004
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
PROBLEMS CONCERNING 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP TRUCK RUSTED FRAME. *MR *SC *JB
STRUCTURE
May 7, 2004
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 *... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jul 14, 2003
Incident date: Jul 11, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING CLUTCH FAILED AND BRACKET SNAPPED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 6, 2002
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 28, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 9, 1999
Incident date: Jul 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
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Apr 26, 1999
Incident date: Mar 8, 1999
BRACKET BROKE WHICH HOLDS THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING DRIVER TO BE UNABLE TO GET VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 28, 1999
Incident date: Aug 16, 1998
ENGINE CONTINUALLY MAKES NOISE AFTER REPAIR OF RECALL COMPONENT.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jan 28, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1998
HEATER HOSE ON TOP OF ENGINE HAD A HOLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 28, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1998
WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT AND ENGINE BELTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 28, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1998
WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT AND ENGINE BELTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jan 28, 1999
Incident date: Aug 12, 1998
WATER PUMP AND TIMING BELT AND ENGINE BELTS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 28, 1999
VEHICLE STALLING DUE TO RECALL COMPONENT HEAD GASKET FAILURE PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Jan 28, 1999
EXHAUST MANIFOLD WARPED.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Jan 28, 1999
CLUTCH AND BEARING FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jan 28, 1999
CLUTCH AND BEARING FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 21, 1998
Incident date: Apr 27, 1998
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, AND WHEN IT IS LEFT OUT OF THE TRACK SEAT BELT GETS DIRTY. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 28, 1996
Incident date: Aug 21, 1996
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
Crash
3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 21, 1996
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
MASTER CYLINDERS; FAILURE ON THE BRAKES SYSTEM, THE BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 13, 1995
THE WHEEL LUG NUTS ON ALUMINUM WHEELS WERE OVER TORQUED WHICH CAUSED THEM TO BREAK. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 7, 1995
Incident date: Sep 9, 1994
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT STICKS TO THE POINT THAT IT TAKES 15 OR 20 MINUTES TO GET IT LOOSE. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 15, 1995
Incident date: Dec 27, 1994
THROTTLE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS APPLIED ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. TT
Technical Service Bulletins — 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP
27 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS) | 1 |
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220
Aug 17, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
T-SB-0032-20 Rev
Feb 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
T-SB-0304-17 Obs
Apr 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0032-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet
Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jul 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Jan 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89
T-SB-0144-08_Obs
Nov 21, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17
Oct 27, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
TSB018217
Jan 6, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Safety Recall an
Jul 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
TS-BO030-01 Obso
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0185-13
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
T-PG007-01
May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
T-PG002-91
Jan 18, 1991
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — TOYOTA PICKUP
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP79007
Opened: Oct 26, 1978 — Closed: Apr 20, 1979
FRONT WHEELS LOCK
FRONT WHEELS LOCK
TOYOTA PICKUP — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the TOYOTA PICKUP across all model years (1987–1995).
27
Total Recalls
518
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
43
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
7
Reported Deaths
TOYOTA PICKUP — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 52 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 110 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 100 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 62 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 37 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 29 | View |
| 1989 (current) | 3 | 30 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 2 | View |