1989 Toyota TOYOTA TRUCK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
58,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 6 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
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 | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 1; Seats: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 1; Tires: 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). 5 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 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
1995: 2; 1996: 1; 2002: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10098824 · 2004-11-14 (November 14, 2004)
BROKEN WINDSHIELD: A CRACK EXTENDING FROM BOTTOM OF FRAME ACROSS MIDDLE OF GLASS. I PURCHASED THIS AUTO WITH THIS DEFECT AND INTEND TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, I HAVE SEEN THREE OTHER TOYOTA PICKUP'S IN THE LAST 3 DAYS WITH THE SAME TYPE OF BREAK. IT APPEARS IN TOYOTA PICKUPS, FROM SAY 1989 ON TO 1993, OR SO, THIS IS A PARTICULAR OCCURRENCE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10098824 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10117911 · 2005-04-15 (April 15, 2005)
RECALL OF HEAD GASKETS IN TOYOTA TRUCKS STARTED IN 1996. MY VEHICLE IS A 1989/1990 TOYOTA MINI MOTORHOME...TRUCK 89..SEA BREEZE MOTOR HOME BUILT IN 1990. THEY REFUSED TO FIX. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 58,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10117911 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 503545 · 1996-04-17 (April 17, 1996)
BENCH SEAT NOT DESIGNED TO ACCEPT CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 503545 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 567281 · 2002-09-02 (September 2, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT THE MEDIAN WALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FRONT FENDER, LEFT MIRROR, LEFT DOOR, LEFT SIDE OF TRUCK AND FRONT BUMPER (THIS VEHICLE WAS A RENTED U-HAUL TRUCK) (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 567281 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 ↗
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.