Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1981 Toyota Pickup peaked in 2004, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1981 Toyota Pickup
Pickup, gasoline, 4x2, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Mar 11, 2004 to Feb 14, 2009.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 1981 pickup
Severity index33.3Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 1981 Toyota Pickup name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 1981 Toyota Pickup
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1981 Toyota Pickup
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 14, 2009Failure Aug 15, 2008Martinsville, INFrame and members
FRAME RUSTED AND BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10258674 - Filed Nov 20, 2008Failure Nov 15, 2008Hayward, CATires
TRUCK VIBRATED AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW TIRES. HAD BALANCE RE-DONE, BUT STILL VIBRATED. I NOTICED BUBBLING ON THE SIDEWALL AND KNEW THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE. TOOK BACK TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE IN HAYWARD,CA (SOUTHLAND MALL) AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO DEFECT AND WOULD NOT REPLACE TIRES. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10249422 - Filed Mar 11, 2004Failure Feb 4, 2004520,000 milesMarietta, GAParking brakeCrash1 injured
WHILE PARKING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL, COLLIDING INTO A GARAGE DOOR. *AK THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SLIPPED WHEN CONSUMER WAS IN A DOOR JAM SEARCHING FOR A DROPPED ITEM ON THE FLOOR BOARD, AND WAS DRAGGED DOWNHILL BY VEHICLE CAUSING SCARS ON BOTH KNEES AND RIGHT HAND. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS MADE ON FRONT BUMPER AND LAMPS, GRILLE AND LAMPS, AIR CONDITIONER, HOOD, FENDER, AND REAR BUMPER. *LA
NHTSA complaint 10057947
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
15 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TSB003220 Aug 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 requests meet the c… - Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 customer that requests … - T-PG007-01 May 4, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Replacement vin plates. - T-PG002-91 Jan 18, 1991 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Product general information. - T-SB-0032-20 Rev Feb 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 requests meet the c… - T-SB-0304-17 Obs Apr 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 aforementioned bul… - Safety Recall an Jul 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Update on Technician Certification Requirements. - PG006-01-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 The information c… - TS-BO030-01 Obso Dec 19, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13. - T-SB-0185-13 Dec 19, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance. - T-SB-0304-17_Rev Jan 11, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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, PG0015-90, PG00… - T-SB-0304-17 Oct 27, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 listed in this Servi…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.