1993 TOYOTA PICKUP
4 recalls — 100 complaints — 30 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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
100 total complaints
9 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 5 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 4, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2020
I BOUGHT A 1993 4X4 TOYOTA PICKUP USED AND DISCOVERED IT IS RUSTED WORSE THAN ANY OTHER VEHICLE IVE EVER SEEN. THE FRAME IS RUSTED INTO IN MULTIPLE PLACES, THE BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED OFF AND I'VE LOST ALL BRAKES SO I CANT DRIVE IT AT ALL NOW. IT RUNS AND GOES GREAT OR WELL IT DID UNTILL FRAME BROKE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 4, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2020
I BOUGHT A 1993 4X4 TOYOTA PICKUP USED AND DISCOVERED IT IS RUSTED WORSE THAN ANY OTHER VEHICLE IVE EVER SEEN. THE FRAME IS RUSTED INTO IN MULTIPLE PLACES, THE BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED OFF AND I'VE LOST ALL BRAKES SO I CANT DRIVE IT AT ALL NOW. IT RUNS AND GOES GREAT OR WELL IT DID UNTILL FRAME BROKE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 4, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2020
I BOUGHT A 1993 4X4 TOYOTA PICKUP USED AND DISCOVERED IT IS RUSTED WORSE THAN ANY OTHER VEHICLE IVE EVER SEEN. THE FRAME IS RUSTED INTO IN MULTIPLE PLACES, THE BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED OFF AND I'VE LOST ALL BRAKES SO I CANT DRIVE IT AT ALL NOW. IT RUNS AND GOES GREAT OR WELL IT DID UNTILL FRAME BROKE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 8, 2019
Incident date: Jan 8, 2019
FRAME RUSTED SO THAT IT BREAKS UNDER JACKUP FORCES FRAME RAILS CRUSH UNDER UNLOADED VEHICLES WEIGHT
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 10, 2018
Incident date: Dec 6, 2018
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK IT MAKES A REALLY LOUD GRINDING/WHINING NOISE. FRAME IS BROKEN RIGHT UNDER THE BACK OF THE CAB AND FRONT OF THE BED FROM RUST CAUSING THE DRIVE LINE TO BREAK (GRINDING/WHINING NOISE). WAS TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH DRIVING BACK TO MY HO... Read more
STEERING
Nov 1, 2018
Incident date: Oct 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA TRUCK (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS, AN ABNORMAL KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHEN MAKING TURNS. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 6, 2018
Incident date: May 1, 2013
FRAME RAIL RUSTING THROUGH AT SPRING MOUNT. OPEN RECALL FOR 1995 AND LATER BUT DOES NOT COVER 1993/94 OR OLDER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2016
Incident date: Mar 18, 2016
MY NAME IS [XXX] I BOUGHT A TRUCK FROM AN INDIVIDUAL HE NAME IS [XXX] MY SON HAS HAD WRECK IN IT THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS DOING A CLAIM CAN NOT GET THAT PROCESSED TILL WE GET THE VIN NUMBER STRAIGHT THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TITLE DOES NOT MATCH THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TRUCK THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TITLE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 17, 2016
Incident date: Feb 1, 2016
WHEN PAINTING THE TRUCK WE FOUND THAT THE FRAME WAS ACTUALLY SPLIT AND ROTTED THROUGH FROM UNDER THE CAB TO THE BACK. I TRIED WELDING IN A PLATE TO KEEP IT FROM BREAKING BUT IT SEEMS LIKE ALL BED MOUNTS AND FRAME ARE ROTTING VERY RAPIDLY. I CANNOT DRIVE IT DUE TO THE FRAME AND TOYOTA CLAIMS THE RECA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 3, 2016
Incident date: Dec 21, 2015
THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. CORROSION IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME AND THE FRAME NEAR THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNT HAS A 7 INCH BY 1 INCH HOLE FROM RUST WHICH JOINS WITH A CRACK IN THE FRAME BETWEEN THE FIRST HOLE AND A SECOND RUST HOLE. RUST AND CORROSION IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME AND SUSPENSI... Read more
STEERING
Jan 3, 2016
Incident date: Dec 21, 2015
THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. CORROSION IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME AND THE FRAME NEAR THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNT HAS A 7 INCH BY 1 INCH HOLE FROM RUST WHICH JOINS WITH A CRACK IN THE FRAME BETWEEN THE FIRST HOLE AND A SECOND RUST HOLE. RUST AND CORROSION IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME AND SUSPENSI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 3, 2016
Incident date: Dec 21, 2015
THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. CORROSION IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME AND THE FRAME NEAR THE REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNT HAS A 7 INCH BY 1 INCH HOLE FROM RUST WHICH JOINS WITH A CRACK IN THE FRAME BETWEEN THE FIRST HOLE AND A SECOND RUST HOLE. RUST AND CORROSION IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME AND SUSPENSI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 2, 2015
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
WHILE CHECKING OUT A BROKEN LEAF SPRING ON MY 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP, I NOTICED SOME PERFORATION ON THE FRAME NEAR THE FRONT MOUNT, AND PROCEEDED TO INSERT A FINGER TO THE AREA TO SEE HOW BAD IT WAS... THE FRAME IS COMPLETELY ROTTED IN THE WHOLE AREA NEXT TO THE GAS TANK AND. BY THE LEAF SPRING MOUNTS O... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 29, 2015
Incident date: Jan 27, 2015
TURN THE WHEEL ON MY 1993 4X4STARTED TO BACK UP HEARD A POP AN LOST MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE. SO GOT OUT TO LOOK AN THE FRONT FRAME BROKE, AN MY CV SHAFT PULLED APART. I ONLY HAVE 164,635 MILES WOW COME ON TOYOTA THAT'S CRAZY. *TR
STRUCTURE
Jan 29, 2015
Incident date: Jan 27, 2015
TURN THE WHEEL ON MY 1993 4X4STARTED TO BACK UP HEARD A POP AN LOST MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE. SO GOT OUT TO LOOK AN THE FRONT FRAME BROKE, AN MY CV SHAFT PULLED APART. I ONLY HAVE 164,635 MILES WOW COME ON TOYOTA THAT'S CRAZY. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 6, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2008
SEVERE RUST PERFORATION OCCURRING IN FRAME OF VEHICLE ( 1993 TOYOTA PICK-UP) TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMED ME NOTHING COULD BE DONE FOR THIS YEAR OF VEHICLE.( COMPLAINT REF. NO. [XXX] FILED WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 1/21/10 ) ----PROGRAM IS IN PLACE FOR 1995 - 2005 TRUCKS WITH SAME PROBLEM.... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 21, 2014
Incident date: Feb 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, A CLUNKING SOUND WOULD COME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS MASSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. T... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 21, 2014
Incident date: Feb 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, A CLUNKING SOUND WOULD COME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS MASSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 19, 2013
Incident date: Nov 8, 2013
I WAS REMOVING THE GAS TANK DUE TO A FUEL LEAK AND FOUND THAT THE FRAME HAD RUSTED HEAVILY AND ENTIRE SECTIONS OF THE FRAME BOX WALL WERE GONE. TOYOTA HAD A VOLUNTARY BUYBACK PROGRAM FOR 1995-2004 PICKUP TRUCKS DUE TO EXTREME FRAME RUSTING. I HAVE NEVER SEEN FRAME RUST THIS BAD. TOYOTA SHOULD BE ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 19, 2013
Incident date: Nov 8, 2013
I WAS REMOVING THE GAS TANK DUE TO A FUEL LEAK AND FOUND THAT THE FRAME HAD RUSTED HEAVILY AND ENTIRE SECTIONS OF THE FRAME BOX WALL WERE GONE. TOYOTA HAD A VOLUNTARY BUYBACK PROGRAM FOR 1995-2004 PICKUP TRUCKS DUE TO EXTREME FRAME RUSTING. I HAVE NEVER SEEN FRAME RUST THIS BAD. TOYOTA SHOULD BE ... Read more
STEERING
Oct 14, 2011
Incident date: Jun 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FA... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 14, 2011
Incident date: Jun 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 30, 2011
Incident date: Sep 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK SPORADICALLY AND PULL ABNORMALLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE WAS ALSO RUSTING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EXTERIOR HEAD LIGHTS WERE ABNORMALLY DIM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 30, 2011
Incident date: Sep 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK SPORADICALLY AND PULL ABNORMALLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE WAS ALSO RUSTING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EXTERIOR HEAD LIGHTS WERE ABNORMALLY DIM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANC... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 13, 2011
Incident date: Mar 8, 2011
I'M 4TH OWNER OF THIS TRUCK, KNOWING THE PREVIOUS 3 OWNERS. BODY OF TRUCK IS IN GOOD SHAPE FOR THIS YEAR OF TRUCK. HOWEVER, THE FRAME, ON RIGHT SIDE NEXT TO GAS TANK IS 80 % RUSTED THROUGH, WITH HOLES ALL OVER IT. THE UNDERSIDE OF TRUCK LOOKS LIKE A 50 YR OLD TRUCK WITH A BAR FROM THE LEFT SIDE TO ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 6, 2011
Incident date: May 6, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THE SPRING SHACKLE THAT WAS WELDED TO THE REAR FRAME OF THE VEHICLE, WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE CONTACT STATED THE SPRING SHACKLE WELL ALSO DETACHED AND IT ALLOWED THE SPRINGS TO HANG. THE CONTACT STATED THE SPRING WAS DANGLING NEXT TO THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 12, 2010
Incident date: Sep 22, 2009
THE BRAKE LINE RUST OUT ON MY 1993 TOYOTA PICK UP WHILE DRIVING.I LOOKED ON THE WEB AND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE.I WAS STILL ABLE TO STOP,RUST ON THE FRAME AND ON THE SUSPENSION.THE CROSS BAR ON THE FRAME RUSTED HOLE IN IT.TOLD TOYOTA ABOUT IT AND SAID I DIDN'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. THEY SAID THEY CAN'T ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 21, 2009
Incident date: May 20, 2009
I PURCHASED IN 1993 A BRAND NEW TOYOTA 4WD DX PICKUP FROM A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. I HAVE PROPERLY MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE FOLLOWING ALL THE TOYOTA GUIDELINES AND CURRENTLY THE TRUCK STILL LOOKS SHOWROOM NEW. I HAVE RECEIVED MANY COMPLIMENTS ON HOW NICE MY 1993 TRUCK LOOKS INCLUDING MANY OFFERS TO PURCHA... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 24, 2008
Incident date: Jan 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME FAILED THE MANUFACTURER'S INSPECTION. A PORTION OF THE FRAME HAS SINCE BEEN REPAIRED; HOWEVER, TOYOTA WILL NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE FRA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 5, 2008
Incident date: Feb 11, 2008
I BEGAN TO HAVE ISSUES W/ENGINE AND NOTIFIED PRIOR OWNER AND ADVISED ME RECEIVED NOTICE OF RECALL FOR HEAD GASKET, IMMEDIATELY CALLED LOCAL DEALER REGARDING RECALL AND THEY CLAIMED VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED ALREADY (IN ANOTHER STATE) AND NOTHING THEY COULD DO, BUT OWNER STATE THAT IS FALSE HE OWNE... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN
Mar 10, 2006
Incident date: Mar 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME INOPERABLE WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD, ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEATBELT AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS HAV... Read more
Crash
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 16, 2005
Incident date: Sep 9, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THERE WERE NO NOTICEABLE PROBLEMS OR ANY VIBRATIONS WITH THE TIRE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED ALL OF THE TIRES. COOPER TIRES ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THESE TIRES. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED EXTENSIVE D... Read more
STEERING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2003
THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR A TOYOTA T100 4X4. THE PITMAN ARM BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY RENDERING THE TRUCK UNSTEERABLE. HAD THIS BROKE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A (PROBABLY FATAL) ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. SINCE THE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY TOYOTA WILL NOT PAY TO REPAIR IT. HOWEVER T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 31, 2003
Incident date: Jan 24, 2003
LEAK GENERATED FROM HEAD GASKET, ENGINE WAS RUINED FROM LEAK WHICH WARPED HEADS OF THIS VEHICLE TO ITS MALFUNCTIONING CONDITION. GASKETS WERE WORKED ON BY MAUI DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. PROBLEM RECURRED. *LA
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Aug 9, 2003
Incident date: Jul 17, 2003
PICKUP REAR ENDED AND DRIVER SEATBACK FAILED. INJURIES SUSTAINED TO HEAD, NECK, BACK. INJURIES SUSTAINED TO KNEES AND LEGS AS THEY WENT UP UNDER DASH AS THE SEAT WENT BACK.*AK
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 30, 2003
THE THROTTLE SUDDENLY STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. IT NEVER RETURNED TO THE CLOSED POSITION. THE REMAINDER OF THE TRIP WAS UNSAFE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.*AK
TIRES
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Nov 15, 2001
THE FIRESTONE TIRES ARE NOT ON THE RECALL BUT, IT IS ODD HOW 2 OF THE TIRES HAVE COME APART AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SEAT BELTS IN THE 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY MAKING THEM UNSAFE. (DOT NUMBER: EJP9CHK358 TIRESIZE: P195/75R14)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Nov 15, 2001
THE FIRESTONE TIRES ARE NOT ON THE RECALL BUT, IT IS ODD HOW 2 OF THE TIRES HAVE COME APART AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SEAT BELTS IN THE 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY MAKING THEM UNSAFE. (DOT NUMBER: EJP9CHK358 TIRESIZE: P195/75R14)
TIRES
Jul 25, 2001
Incident date: Jul 20, 2001
I HAVE 4 FIRESTONE FIREHAWK SS10 TIRES THEY WERE BOUGHT IN JULY OF 1997 THE HAVE APPROX 36.000 MILES ON THEM TEY APPEAR TO HAVE ABOUT HALF OF THERE TREAD LIFE LEFT THE TREAD WEAR IS EVEN ACCROSE THE TIRE YESTERDAY I NOTICED A 6 TO 8 INCH BUBBLE IN THE TREAD ON A REAR TIRE (NOT SIDE WALL) THE TIRE HA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 11, 2001
Incident date: Jun 28, 2001
I WENT OUT TO START MY TRUCK AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP, KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET FIXED THE MECHANIC STATED "..THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM." IF THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM THEN WHY ISN'T THERE SOMETHING BEING DONE. I OWN 3 TO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Apr 29, 1998
THERE IS A RECALL ON THE HEAD GASKET OF TOYOTA PICKUPS WITH V6 ENGINES, WHICH IS NOT LISTED IN THIS WEBSITE. OUR TRUCK WAS REPAIRED IN 1998 UNDER THIS RECALL, AND HAS JUST BLOWN THE HEAD GASKET AGAIN AFTER ONLY 3 YEARS. *AK
TIRES
Oct 4, 2000
Incident date: Jun 2, 2000
TIRE UNWRAPED AT 70 MPH. CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRUCK BODY. CORE REMAINED INFLATED. *AK (TIRESIZE: P215/70R14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/70R14 )
TIRES
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 19, 2000
TIRE EXPLODED JUST AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. TWO OTHER TIRES SHOWED BULGES AND CRACKS WHERE BELT WAS SEPARATING FROM TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P225/75R15 )
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
May 31, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
May 31, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 26, 2000
MY NAME IS: STEVEN ENCARNACION. ADDRESS: 1204 ST. JOSEPH WAY, PETALUMA, CA 94954-5360, E:MAIL [email protected]. TELEPHONE #(707)763-7437.THIS IS THE FIRST OF FOUR COMPLAINTS (OF WHICH THE THIRD ONE IS ABOUT A SAFTEY DEFECT THAT CAUSED AN INJURY)AGAINST G&C AUTOBODY, RE:RENTING VEHICLES WITH THE GROSS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 13, 1999
Incident date: Dec 12, 1999
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 65 MPH ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY STALL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1998
ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY AND IDLES IRRATICALLY; SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT WITHOUT A LITTLE ASSITANCE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1998
ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY AND IDLES IRRATICALLY; SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT WITHOUT A LITTLE ASSITANCE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1998
ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY AND IDLES IRRATICALLY; SEAT BELTS WON'T RETRACT WITHOUT A LITTLE ASSITANCE. *AK
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP
30 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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-0134-14
Sep 30, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-SB-0134-14
Sep 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-SB-0141-13
Sep 9, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-SB-0141-13
Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-TT-0213-13
Jan 3, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devi
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 (current) | 4 | 100 | |
| 1992 | 4 | 62 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 37 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 29 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 30 | View |
| 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 |