1993 Toyota TOYOTA TRUCK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
134,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Frame And Members is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 10 complaints (30.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 |
Structure:Frame And Members: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Structure:Body:Door: 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 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 7 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 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
1995: 3; 2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2004: 1; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Frame And Members 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 10064202 · 2004-03-30 (March 30, 2004)
WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK I WENT TO USE THE BRAKES, THERE WERE NO BRAKES AS THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE I FOUND A METAL BRAKE LINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ASSEMBLED SO AS IT MADE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE METAL FUEL PRESSURE RETURN LINE. THE TWO LINES SUBSEQUENTLY WORE A GROOVE IN EACH OTHER WITH THE BRAKE LINE WEARING THROUGH THUS LETTING ALL THE APPLIED BRAKING PRESSURE TO ESCAPE FROM THE WORN HOLE IN THE LINE. I WAS AN ASE CERTIIFIED AUTO TECHNICIAN FOR MANY YEARS IN MY LIFE AND IT IS M…
Owner-reported narrative. 105,257 miles reported. Look up ODI 10064202 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10199650 · 2007-08-15 (August 15, 2007)
MY FRAME RUSTED THROUGH ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND THE FRONT AXLE BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE DROVE ERRATICALY UNTIL THE BRACKET CAME TO REST IN THE HOLE IT LEFT IN THE FRAME. UPON INSPECTION THE FRAME IS RUSTED FROM THE BRACKET FORWARD TO UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SEAT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 134,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10199650 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10267479 · 2009-05-01 (May 1, 2009)
TRUCK FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH. BEING REINFORCED WITH STEEL PIECES. THE CAB AND TRUCK BED WOBBLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED ALSO. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10267479 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10301728 · 2010-01-21 (January 21, 2010)
SEVERE RUST PERFORATION OCCURRING IN FRAME OF VEHICLE ( 1993 TOYOTA PICK-UP) TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMED ME NOTHING COULD BE DONE FOR THIS YEAR OF VEHICLE.( COMPLAINT REF. NO. 1001130208 FILED WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 1/21/10 ) ----PROGRAM IS IN PLACE FOR 1995 - 2005 TRUCKS WITH SAME PROBLEM. JUST WANTED TO INFORM THE NHTSA THAT EARLIER MODEL TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 166,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10301728 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 728015 · 2000-08-15 (August 15, 2000)
TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELL AND BODY/ AFTER INCIDENT OCCURED THE TIRE CONTINUED TO RETAIN FULL AIR PRESSURE AND STILL DOES TO THIS DATE. THE TRUCK IS IN THE REPAIR SHOP DAMAGE IS MY ESTIMATED COST( DOT NUMBER: 7B8PUB TIRE SIZE: 30X9.50R15 )
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 728015 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 729128 · 2000-08-25 (August 25, 2000)
SIDEWALLS OF ALL TIRES ARE PEELING OFF. WHITE IS EXTREMELY VISIBLE BEHIND BLACK SIDEWALL. TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 30000 MILES ON THEM. THESE TIRES WERE MADE IN THE DECATOR PLANT AND HAVE THE VD DESIGNATION IN THE DOT SQUARE. ALSO THERE ARE ENORMOUSE CRACKS IN THE TREAD SECTION OF THE TIRES. AGAIN THIS IS ON ALL TIRES. THE TIRE SIZE IS 32X11.5X15 MOUNTED ON 10X15 ALUMINUM RIMS ANY INFO YOU MIGHT PROVIDE WOULD GREATLY BE APPRECIATED.( DOT NUMBER: VD TIRE SIZE: 32X11.5X15 )
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 729128 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 784997 · 2001-01-28 (January 28, 2001)
THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT PREVENTS OVEREXTENSION OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 784997 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 963045 · 1995-04-04 (April 4, 1995)
PLEASE DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM(S) YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH YOUR VEHICLE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 963045 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.
92V145000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1992-10-10 (October 10, 1992)
THE WRONG SAFETY BELT LATCH TONGUE PLATE WAS INSTALLED IN SOME SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELT WILL NOT LATCH CORRECTLY, CAUSING THERESTRAINT SYSTEM TO FAIL; THE OCCUPANT WILL BE EXPOSED TO INCREASED RISK OFINJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH IF FAILURE OCCURS.
Remedy: REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗