1986 Toyota PICKUP problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
81,870 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 16 complaints (31.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Tires | 5 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Tires: 5; Structure: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 1; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 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 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 12 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 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 2; 2000: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2009: 1; 2013: 1; 2018: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 10255040 · 2009-01-14 (January 14, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE FIREHAWKS R4S TIRES,SIZE 30 9.5/R15TL (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE SLOWED DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. IN ADDITION, WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD SUDDENLY. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10255040 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10088277 · 2004-08-20 (August 20, 2004)
(1) DRIVING IN TOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY. (2) COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BEFORE A COLLISION OCCURRED. THE STEERING CENTER LINK DISCONNECTED FROM THE PITMAN ARM. IT HAD PULLED OUT OF THE JOINT. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION OR DAMAGE. THE SOCKET WAS WELL LUBRICATED. THE BALL AND SOCKET ARE A SEALED UNIT. (3) THE CENTER LINK WAS REPLACED WITH NEW PARTS. THE OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 65,740 miles reported. Look up ODI 10088277 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11554234 · 2023-11-08 (November 8, 2023)
The contact owns a 1986 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated that he had signed a limited warranty rust protection with the Ziebart company. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to get the shocks replaced and the technician working on the vehicle refused to continue working on the vehicle due to extreme corrosion on the rear passenger’s side of the frame near the fuel tank. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where the contact was informed that the corrosion was advanced, and the dealer would not perform a repair on th…
Owner-reported narrative. 333,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11554234 at NHTSA ↗