Toyota 4X4 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
132,086 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1987 to 1994 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 15 complaints (13.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 20.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 2
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 1; 1996: 1; 2000: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2006: 3; 2009: 1; 2015: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11322924 · 2020-05-01 (May 1, 2020)
THIS TRUCK,#1 OVERHEATS AND VENTS COOLANT FUMES INSIDE THE CAB,,,,#2 SEAT BELTS COME UNDONE, THE SPRING ARE DEFECTIVE,, #3 THE HEAD LIGHTS CUT OFF ON THE HYWAY RANDOMLY OR FLICKER WHEN ON,, IE AT NIGHT. #4 THE BRAKES SEIZED/LOCKED UP ONCE BEFORE , THEY BRAKE CYLINDER GOT STUCK WHEN COMPRESSES. #5 THE WINDOW WASHER MOTOR SHORTED OUT 2X, AND #6 REAR TALE LAMP SHORTED OUT 2 TIME....... I REPLACED EVERYTHING BUT THE TRUCK RANDOMLY OVER HEATS AND YOU CAN SMELL IT INSIDE CAB, I REPLACED THE COOLANT THERMOSTAT A COUPLE TIMES BUT IT SEIZES UP SOMTIMES…
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11322924 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10289965 · 2009-10-27 (October 27, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 TOYOTA PICK-UP 4X4. DURING BRAKE APPLICATION AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, AND A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE FRAME AND THE A-ARM HAD FRACTURED BECAUSE OF CORROSION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR HAS THE MANUFACTURER BEEN CONTACTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 184,722.
Owner-reported narrative. 184,722 miles reported. Look up ODI 10289965 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158076 · 2006-05-23 (May 23, 2006)
I RECEIVED A FOLLOW UP NOTICE SSC 50N STEERING RELAY ROD REPLACEMENT RECALL ON MY TOYOTA 1989 PICKUP [XXX]. THIS IS MY PRINCIPAL CAR. THERE IS NO TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WITHIN 3 HOURS DRIVE. WHEN I CALL THE TOYOTA TELEPHONE NUMBER GIVEN, I HAVE WAITED 10 MINUTES AND THEN WAS DROPPED TWICE. HOW CAN I ARRANGE TO TAKE IT TO THE LOCAL (45 MINUTES DRIVE) FORD DEALER IN YREKA WHERE I BOUGHT IT AS A USED CAR AND STILL HAVE TOYOTA PAY FOR IT? *NM UPDATED 07/16/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.…
Owner-reported narrative. 217,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158076 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004987 · 2003-01-30 (January 30, 2003)
WHILE TURNING ONTO THE STREET THE CENTER LINK CONTECTING THE TIRES (THE ROD STEERING LINK, TOYOTA PART #4545139145) SNAPPED IN HALF, LEAVING THE TRUCK COMPLETELY WITHOUT STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR BEFORE IT CRASHED.
Owner-reported narrative. 135,172 miles reported. Look up ODI 10004987 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 860956 · 2000-04-26 (April 26, 2000)
AXLE SHAFT BEARING WORE OUT EXCESSIVELY, CAUSING TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. CONSUMER BELIEVES THE PROBLEM TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, AND WANTS TOYOTA TO PAY FOR COST OF REPAIRS. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 860956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 855318 · 2000-01-21 (January 21, 2000)
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED GAS SMELL INSIDE VEHICLE, VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT INDICATION. ALSO VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 855318 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
1987: 0; 1988: 0; 1989: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1994: 0