Known Recalls

Model year record

1991 Toyota Pickup

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 37 owner complaints on file.

Toyota Pickup, 1989–1995 generation
Pictured: the 1989–1995 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V389000

Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting

Component
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
977,839
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-06
Owners notified
2005-10-05

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.

Safety risk

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine5—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan3—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting3141,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Power train: manual transmission2136,755 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Structure: frame and members273,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Engine and engine cooling173,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings173,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Service brakes, air: controls1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Structure: body150,000 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1225,000 mi
Tires1—
Tires: tread/belt1156,000 mi

The 1990 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Toyota Pickup model years

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All Toyota Pickup recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.