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1986 Toyota Pickup

Pickup, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Mar 2, 1995 to Nov 8, 2023.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints184.5 times the median 1986 pickup
Severity index5.6Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1986 Toyota Pickup peaked in 1995, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0123199531998200120042007201020132016201920222026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

39% of complaints about the 1986 Toyota Pickup name tires

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Tires
7
Structure
6
Seat belts
2
Brakes
2
Fuel system
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1
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 1986 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 1986 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.

18 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Nov 8, 2023Failure Aug 8, 2022333,000 milesOakwood, OHFrame and members

    The contact owns a 1986 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated that he had signed a limited warranty rust protection with the Ziebart company. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to get the shocks replaced and the technician working on the vehicle refused to continue working on the vehicle due to extreme corrosion on the rear passenger’s side of the frame near the fuel tank. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where the contact was informed that the corrosion was advanced, and the dealer would not perform a repair on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 333,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11554234
  2. Filed Jan 26, 2018Failure Nov 24, 2017Tuson, AZTires

    THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA TRUCK WITH A HAUL MASTER (YEAR UNKNOWN) UTILITY TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS EQUIPPED WITH INNOVA ULTRA RUNNER TIRES, SIZE: 5.3/12. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V638000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE STORE MANAGER AT HARBOR FREIGHT LOCATED AT 3970 W INA RD, TUCSON, AZ 85741 (520) 579-0225 WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

    NHTSA complaint 11065265
  3. Filed Nov 8, 2013Failure Jan 1, 201398,000 milesClearlake, CATires

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA LONG BED 1/2 TON, EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK TIRE LINE RADIAL TIRES, SIZE, P215-75-R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO TIRES EXHIBITED BLISTERS AND BUBBLES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.

    NHTSA complaint 10551513
  4. Filed Jan 14, 2009Failure Jun 5, 2001Fresno, CAService brakes, Hydraulic, Tires

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE FIREHAWKS R4S TIRES,SIZE 30 9.5/R15TL (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE SLOWED DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. IN ADDITION, WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD SUDDENLY. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE, VIN, AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10255040
  5. Filed Apr 13, 2005Failure Feb 18, 200532,982 milesFranklin, GATread/belt

    FRONT RIGHT TIRE MOUNTED ON A TOYOTA PICKUP 1986 TRUCK EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN VEHICLE. TIRE WAS AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 32,982 MILES, TIRE SIZE P225/60R15 AND DOT #VDUPF20489. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 10117833
  6. Filed Aug 20, 2004Failure Aug 19, 200465,740 milesAdna, WALinkages

    (1) DRIVING IN TOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY. (2) COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BEFORE A COLLISION OCCURRED. THE STEERING CENTER LINK DISCONNECTED FROM THE PITMAN ARM. IT HAD PULLED OUT OF THE JOINT. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION OR DAMAGE. THE SOCKET WAS WELL LUBRICATED. THE BALL AND SOCKET ARE A SEALED UNIT. (3) THE CENTER LINK WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS. THE OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 10088277
  7. Filed Jul 14, 2003Failure Jul 13, 2003Sandy, UTTread/belt

    FIRESTONE ATX TIRE SEPARATION ON A P225/75R15 WITH A 1994 MFG DATE CODE.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 10026017
  8. Filed Aug 5, 2002Failure Aug 1, 2002Winter Haven, FLTiresCrash

    TIRE TREAD UNRAVELED WITH OUT WARNING AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. SLID INTO A DEEP DITCH. THE TIRE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE REAR SIDE OF THE CAR.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 765209
  9. Filed Feb 8, 2002Failure Feb 8, 2002Taunton, MAFuel system, Gasoline, Body

    WHEEL WELLS RUSTED BENEATH VEHICLE, CONSUMER CHAINED GAS HOSE TO VEHICLE DUE TO RUST ON BOTH OF TANKS, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER HAD BODY WORK PERFORMED BUT RUST IS REOCCURING, AND NOW THE GAS LID HANGS. *TT

    NHTSA complaint 8003811
  10. Filed Sep 6, 2000Failure May 6, 1999Orange, CATires

    WITH 15068 MILES ON THE TIRES, LT195/75R14 8 PR, TOYOTA, PICKUP, 1986. ALL FIVE TIRES HAD SPLIT. IT LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE TOOK A KNIFE AND STABBED THEM ALL THE WAY AROUND.*AK ALL 5 TIRES HAD SEPARATION, THE DOT #'S EJDYJCH124 (FOR 2 TIRES), EJDYJCH443, EJDYJCH044, AND EJDYJCH134. *SLC

    NHTSA complaint 869809
  11. Filed Feb 17, 2000Sandy Hook, CTBody

    VEHICLE CHASSIS WAS CORRODED AND BROKE WHILD BEING DRIVEN. TOYOTA HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 857111
  12. Filed Mar 31, 1998Taunton, MABody

    WHEEL WELLS BUBBLE UP DUE TO RUST.

    NHTSA complaint 533464
  13. Filed Jun 18, 1997Failure May 23, 1997Grand Rapi, MIService brakes, Foundation components

    BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY SATE POLICE REPORT)

    NHTSA complaint 518999
  14. Filed Apr 17, 1996Failure Jan 1, 1988Canton, MAStructure

    TRUCK BED DETERIORATION. *DSH

    NHTSA complaint 503580
  15. Filed Jan 9, 1996Failure Jan 9, 1996Iron Mount, MIFront

    POOR STABILITY DUE TO POOR CENTER OF GRAVITY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. *DSH

    NHTSA complaint 500980
  16. Filed Jun 27, 1995North Huntin, PAStructure

    OUTSIDE OF THE BED HAS RUSTED . TT

    NHTSA complaint 967779
  17. Filed Jun 7, 1995Failure May 15, 1995Santa ANA, CABuckle assembly

    DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, PREVENTING DRIVER FROM EXITING. *SKD

    NHTSA complaint 484715
  18. Filed Mar 2, 1995Failure Jan 1, 1989Callaway, VARetractor

    SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. *SKD

    NHTSA complaint 481567
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

17 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…
  • T-SB-0101-11 Rev Apr 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 other compounds that …
  • T-SB-0101-11 Rev Apr 10, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 other compounds that …
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.