1993 Toyota Pickup problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints about the 1993 Toyota Pickup with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 18% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 9%.
Complaints100
Crashes9
Fires1
Injuries3
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 18.0% · 18
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.0% · 9
Seat belts 8.0% · 8
Engine and engine cooling 8.0% · 8
Unknown or other 7.0% · 7
Tires 7.0% · 7
Electrical system 6.0% · 6
Steering 6.0% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 3 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 11 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 176,000 miles.
In owners' own words
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 frame could fall apart while driving. The current mileage was 198,000 and failure mileage was 190,000. Structure · reported at 190,000 miles
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 assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 176,000. Structure · reported at 176,000 miles
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. The failure mileage was 191,000 and the current mileage was 195,000. Structure · reported at 191,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…