Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1997 Toyota Pickup peaked in 2002, with 3 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
1997 Toyota Pickup
Pickup, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Feb 21, 2001 to May 3, 2013.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints5Below the median 1997 pickup
Severity index0.01997 pickups average 13.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
40% of complaints about the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 3, 2013Failure May 1, 201160,000 milesTraverse City, MIService brakes, Underbody shields, Suspension
FRAME IS EXTREMELY RUSTED ON 1997 TOYOTA T100 PICKUP. BALANCE OF THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED. RUSTED FRAME HAS CAUSED MANY OF THE CONNECTED PARTS TO ALSO RUST AND MAKING BASIC REPAIRS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIX. THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKING SYSTEM HAVE BEEN EFFECTED THE MOST BY THE RUST. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10510537 - Filed May 6, 2002Failure Apr 20, 2002Clovis, CASuspension
WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER A BUMP IT LEAVES THE GROUND. CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SHARKS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint 8009186 - Filed May 6, 2002Failure Jan 1, 2002Clovis, CAWindshield
FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS HAD A CRACK IN IT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint 8009185 - Filed Apr 29, 2002Failure Apr 24, 2002Clovis, CAFlasher unit
SIGNAL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS TO CUT OFF PEOPLE ON THE ROAD TO EXIT. PLEAE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA complaint 8008748 - Filed Feb 21, 2001Failure Feb 9, 2001Bellingham, WAService brakes, Master cylinder
AFTER BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND PEDAL WAS RELEASED, MASTER CYLINDER PISTON WOULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSING TRUCK TO CONTINUE BRAKING, DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AT THE TIME. *SLC
NHTSA complaint 785304
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. - Toyota Safety Re Mar 17, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements - 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… - TSB018217 Jan 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 versions should b… - 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… - T-SB-0144-08_Obs Nov 21, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17. - T-SB-0141-13 Sep 9, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 Brake Pedal Force … - 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.