Known Recalls

Model year record

1995 Toyota Pickup

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 52 owner complaints on file.

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: engine4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Power train: automatic transmission3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Tires2266,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings180,000 mi
Interior lighting1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline1113,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment163,000 mi
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection1148,000 mi
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting185,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: frame and members1148,321 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1200,000 mi
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Wheels1—

The 1994 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.