1986 Toyota PICKUP: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10026017 · 2003-07-14 (July 14, 2003)
FIRESTONE ATX TIRE SEPARATION ON A P225/75R15 WITH A 1994 MFG DATE CODE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10026017 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 10117833 · 2005-04-13 (April 13, 2005)
FRONT RIGHT TIRE MOUNTED ON A TOYOTA PICKUP 1986 TRUCK EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN VEHICLE. TIRE WAS AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 32,982 MILES, TIRE SIZE P225/60R15 AND DOT #VDUPF20489. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 32,982 miles reported. Look up ODI 10117833 at NHTSA ↗
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 10551513 · 2013-11-08 (November 8, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA LONG BED 1/2 TON, EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK TIRE LINE RADIAL TIRES, SIZE, P215-75-R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO TIRES EXHIBITED BLISTERS AND BUBBLES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10551513 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11065265 · 2018-01-26 (January 26, 2018)
THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA TRUCK WITH A HAUL MASTER (YEAR UNKNOWN) UTILITY TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS EQUIPPED WITH INNOVA ULTRA RUNNER TIRES, SIZE: 5.3/12. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V638000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE STORE MANAGER AT HARBOR FREIGHT LOCATED AT 3970 W INA RD, TUCSON, AZ 85741 [phone removed] WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11065265 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 ↗
Owner report 481567 · 1995-03-02 (March 2, 1995)
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481567 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.