Toyota TOYOTA TRUCK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
108 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
112,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1980 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 41 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Frame And Members is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 108 complaints (15.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 17.6% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 11.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 2.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 0.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.9% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 17 |
| Tires | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting | 4 |
Structure:Frame And Members: 17; Tires: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Tires:Tread/Belt: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Steering: 4; Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 10 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 10
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 67 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 | 13 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 15 |
1995: 13; 1996: 13; 2000: 9; 2001: 6; 2002: 4; 2003: 5; 2004: 6; 2005: 12; 2006: 5; 2007: 6; 2008: 5; 2009: 9; 2010: 15
Pattern summary
Structure:Frame And Members leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 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 10266820 · 2009-04-27 (April 27, 2009)
I OWN A 1988 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY ALONG WITH BODY PANELS. I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE 1991. THE BRAKES LINES ON BOTH SIDES FAILED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10266820 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 965409 · 1995-05-15 (May 15, 1995)
MASTER CYLINDER; BRAKE PEDAL PERFORMS POORLY ON A PANIC W/SLOW STOP OR ROUGH STOP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 965409 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 488202 · 1995-09-19 (September 19, 1995)
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 488202 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149010 · 2006-01-30 (January 30, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V389000 ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE STEERING: ROD RELAY. THE VEHICLE IS NOT CURRENTLY HAVING THE PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THEIR LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 2/24/2006 - *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 87,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149010 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10135510 · 2005-09-07 (September 7, 2005)
2000 TUNDRA WITH 60,900 MILES ON IT. (RIGHT - 900 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY.) OVERDRIVE STARTED MAKING NOISE WHEN ENGAGING AND WHINE WHILE DRIVING. OUT OF OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION SOUND FINE. BROUGHT TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND THEY HAD DISTRICT REP DRIVE IT. DETERMINED THAT THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BUT THEY WILL NOT COVER ANY OF IT. CALLED THE MANUFACTURE AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WILL GET ME IN CONTACT WITH THE DISTRICT MANAGER WHO MADE DECISION. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10135510 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10267015 · 2009-04-27 (April 27, 2009)
AFTER WATCHING A NEWS REPORT CONCERNING THE 2000 TUNDRA FRAME ROT WE INSPECTED OUR VEHICLE AN FOUND THAT THE FRAME AND SPRINGS HAD EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION AS WELL AS ON THE DRIVE SHAFT. WE ALSO REACHED BEHIND THE FRAME THAT WE COULD NOT SEE AND MAJOR RUST FLAKES WERE COMING OFF AS WE PUT PRESSURE ON THEM. WE ALSO HAVE VIBRATION ON THE STEERING WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH. THE TRUCK ALSO TENDS TO LURCH AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN IN AN IDLE POSITION WHEN YOU PUT THE GEAR SHIFT INTO DRIVE. WE HAVE GONE THROUGH TWO NEW BREAK JOBS IN 2 YEARS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10267015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 975419 · 1995-11-27 (November 27, 1995)
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. SMELLED GAS BEFORE CATCHING ON FIRE. VECHICLE WAS TOTALLED. TT CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING, GAS PEDAL PRESSURE DECREASED ABRUPTLY AND COULD SMELL GAS, VEHICLE STALLED AND FLAMES ERRUPTED FROM RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 975419 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 503635 · 1996-04-20 (April 20, 1996)
ELECTRICAL CABLE BURNED. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503635 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038681 · 2003-09-11 (September 11, 2003)
DICK DYER TOYOTA, IN COLUMBIA SC, PERFORMED A JOB ON MY 2001 TOYOTA TACOMA ON 9-3-03. THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT, DURING THE PROCESS ONE BOLT THAT HOLDS UP THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE WAS STRIPPED OFF, DICK DYER USED PLASTIC STRIP TIE'S IN IT'S PLACE WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. AS A RESULT FUEL POURED OUT IN GALLONS FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK AS I STOPPED TO REFUEL IN GEORGIA. (3 HOURS AFTER LEAVING DICK DYER TOYOTA). THE TIE'S WERE DISCOVERED BY MAINT. SUPERVISOR SCOTT JOINER AT TOYOTA MALL EAST AT CONYERS, GEORGIA [phone removed]) A COMPLAINT H…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10038681 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 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
1987: 0; 1988: 1; 1989: 0; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 1; 1994: 0; 1995: 0; 1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2003: 0