1997 Toyota PICKUP: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 40.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 |
Suspension: 2; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 1; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 1; Visibility:Windshield: 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 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
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: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 3; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 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 10510537 · 2013-05-03 (May 3, 2013)
FRAME IS EXTREMELY RUSTED ON 1997 TOYOTA T100 PICKUP. BALANCE OF THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED. RUSTED FRAME HAS CAUSED MANY OF THE CONNECTED PARTS TO ALSO RUST AND MAKING BASIC REPAIRS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIX. THE SUSPENSION AND BRAKING SYSTEM HAVE BEEN EFFECTED THE MOST BY THE RUST. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10510537 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 785304 · 2001-02-21 (February 21, 2001)
AFTER BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND PEDAL WAS RELEASED, MASTER CYLINDER PISTON WOULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSING TRUCK TO CONTINUE BRAKING, DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AT THE TIME. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 785304 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8008748 · 2002-04-29 (April 29, 2002)
SIGNAL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS TO CUT OFF PEOPLE ON THE ROAD TO EXIT. PLEAE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8008748 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8009185 · 2002-05-06 (May 6, 2002)
FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS HAD A CRACK IN IT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8009185 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8009186 · 2002-05-06 (May 6, 2002)
WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER A BUMP IT LEAVES THE GROUND. CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SHARKS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8009186 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.