1995 Toyota PICKUP: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
130,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 30 complaints (13.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 4 | 13.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl): 2; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage: 2; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 2; Tires: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 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 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 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). 22 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 | 10 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
1995: 10; 1996: 2; 2000: 5; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2010: 1; 2012: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 10080163 · 2004-08-31 (August 31, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10080163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10088634 · 2004-08-26 (August 26, 2004)
DROVE TRUCK TO WORK. UPON PARKING NOTICED GASOLINE POURING OUT FROM UNDER VEHICLE. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER WHERE I WAS INFORMED THAT THE COMPONENT GOING INTO THE GAS TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH. THIS TRUCK HAS HAD VERY LIMITED EXPOSURE TO SALT HERE IN TENNESSEE. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW. ALSO I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE BOTH THE FRONT ROTORS DUE TO RUSTING. I FEEL THIS PRESENTS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD AND THAT TOYOTA SHOULD USE BETTER MATERIALS IN THEIR GAS LINES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10088634 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10121765 · 2005-06-02 (June 2, 2005)
LUCKILY I WAS GOING VERY SLOW INTO A PARKING SPOT....IF THIS HAD HAPPENED GOING DOWN I-95 TRAVELING 70+ I WOULDN'T BE HERE RIGHT NOW. TAKE CARE, JOHN C. GROTH HI CHRIS, THE LATEST RECALL REMINDED ME OF SOMETHING. EVEN THOUGH MY TOYOTA IS A 1995...MY DRAG LINK SNAPPED IN DEC 02. THE FWD MESSAGE IS ONE I REPLIED TO A FRIEND OF MINE. AND THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IS NOT YOURS....IT WAS ONE IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC WHEN I WAS LIVING THERE WHILE IN THE AIR FORCE. TAKE CARE, CLIFF DATE: FRI, 20 MAY 2005 10:08:14 -0700 (PDT) FROM: "CLIFF GROTH" SUBJECT: RE: DR…
Owner-reported narrative. 148,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10121765 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10141587 · 2005-11-02 (November 2, 2005)
DT:THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS RECALL (NHTSA 05V389000/TOYOTA SSC 50N) ON THE STEERING , BUT THE DEALERSHIP LEFT FICE GRIPS MARKS ALL OVER THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. HE STATED IT LOOKED AS IF THEY PUT OLD PARTS BACK ONTO THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, THE DEALERSHIP BROKE THE CV BOOT. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE HIM WITH ANY ASSISTANCE ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10141587 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10220527 · 2008-03-10 (March 10, 2008)
I OWN A 1995 TOYOTA EXTENDED CAB PICKUP. IT IS A 2WD CAR, NO POWER STEERING. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE RELAY RODS FOR OTHER MODEL TOYOTA CARS COVERING MY YEAR BUT NOT FOR MY YEAR. RECENTLY, STEERING THE CAR BECAME UNSAFE (SOMEWHAT LOOSE). I JACKED THE CAR UP AND NOTICED THAT THE RELAY ROD WAS SEPARATING NEAR THE IDLER ARM. I TOOK DIGITAL PHOTOS. LOCAL DEALER EVENTUALLY PAID FOR THE RELAY ROD WORK AFTER CLAIMING IT, BUT WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE PARTS FOR THE IDLER ARM & STEERING DAMPER, WHICH ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE RELAY ROD & WILL WEAR QUICK…
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220527 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10276242 · 2009-07-09 (July 9, 2009)
TOYOTA REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING COVER RUST THROUGH UNTIL LEAKING. A NON REPLACEABLE COVER ON THE DIFFERENTIAL IS MADE OF SUCH THIN METAL THAT IT HAS RUSTED OUT AND IS LEAKING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 113,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10276242 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10288986 · 2009-10-19 (October 19, 2009)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA PICKUP. A TECHNICIAN FROM THE DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME ON HER VEHICLE HAD CORROSION. HE THEN ADDED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NO LONGER BE SAFELY DRIVEN. PRIOR TO THE INSPECTION WHILE DRIVING SHE HEARD A PECULIAR NOISE COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 148321. UPDATED 11/10/09 *CN UPDATED 11/16/09.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 148,321 miles reported. Look up ODI 10288986 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10343959 · 2010-07-19 (July 19, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V389000 STEERING LINKAGES, ROD RELAY CONNECTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE SINCE THE IDLER ARM WAS STUCK WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS LATER, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL BUT IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE TURN SIGNAL WOULD NOT FUNCTION BECAUSE THE ALIGNMENT WITHIN THE STEERING…
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10343959 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V389000 · Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting
Reported: 2005-09-06 (September 6, 2005)
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.
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign record ↗