Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1987 Toyota Pickup peaked in 1996, with 2 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
1987 Toyota Pickup
Pickup, gasoline, 4x2, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Mar 18, 1996 to Jul 27, 2007.
Recall campaigns covering this model year162k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints84.0 times the median 1987 pickup
Severity index25.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
38% of complaints about the 1987 Toyota Pickup name seat belts
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
One recall campaign covers the 1987 Toyota Pickup
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06E-026 | Mar 23, 2006 | Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above | Lighting | 61,944 | Refund or buyback |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1987 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.
8 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jul 27, 2007Failure Jul 1, 2006226,000 milesRifle, COTires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 TOYOTA PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRES VIBRATE AND MAKE NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN 2005 AND HAD 3,000 MILES. TWO OF THE TIRES WERE WESTLAKE, DOT NUMBER 7DT5FTS3703, SIZE LT235/75R15. THE OTHER TWO WERE FTS COMPASS TIRES, DOT NUMBER 7DT5FTS5104 , SIZE LT235/75R15. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 229,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 226,000.
NHTSA complaint 10197637 - Filed Aug 31, 2001Failure Jan 1, 2001Bolinas, CAAnchorage
I AM UNABLE TO FIND OUT IF THE COMPANY [TOYOTA] HAS SOME RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN SAFTY BELTS EVEN IN THIS OLDER TRUCK ?? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 751478 - Filed Nov 27, 2000Failure Jul 5, 1997West Palm Beach, FLTread/belt
FIRESTONE TIRE (P205 70 R14) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, THE SEPARATION CAUSED A CRASH WHICH DAMAGED A TRAILER AND JET SKI THAT WAS BEING PULLED FROM BEHIND. *SLC
NHTSA complaint 557552 - Filed Mar 22, 1999Failure Mar 1, 1990Gainesville, FLLinkages, Control arm
COMPLETE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING. VERY DANGEROUS, EXCEPT THE TRUCK WAS IN DRIVEWAY. TIE ROD/ BALL JOINT "FELL" OFF. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF EXTERNAL IMPACT ON THIS ASSEMBLY. I REPAIRED (REPLACED) AND GOT A GOOD LOOK.
NHTSA complaint 704747 - Filed Jul 4, 1997Failure Sep 7, 1996ROY, UTSuspensionCrash3 injured1 killed
VEHICLE'S NARROW WHEEL BASE AND HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY, WITHOUT POWER STEERING MAKES VEHICLE PRONE TO EASY ROLLOVERS.
NHTSA complaint 521331 - Filed Jan 27, 1997Failure Mar 23, 1995Laverne, CABuckle assemblyCrash
WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35MPH AND THE REAR WHEELS WERE CAUGHT IN SOMETHING. THE TRUCK STARTED ROLLING AND THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASED ON THE FIRST ROLL WAS THROWN OUT OF BACK WINDOW. INSURANCE TO TOTAL THE VEHICLE DUE TO COST FOR REPAIRS. *AK
NHTSA complaint 808170 - Filed Oct 16, 1996Failure Oct 11, 1996Highland, CAFront
THE FRONT SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN DRIVER TRIES TO PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. DRIVER ALMOST HAD TO CRAWL OUT OF THE SEAT BELT. NOT VERY SAFE IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, COULD NOT GET OUT OF BELT. *AK
NHTSA complaint 803586 - Filed Mar 18, 1996Evans Ville, INService brakes, Drum
THE REAR BRAKES WILL NOT LOCK UP WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN BAD WEATHER BUT THE FRONT WHEELS WILL LOCK. *AK
NHTSA complaint 980807
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.