1991 Toyota Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 29 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1991 toyota pickup. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic diagnosed the failure at the steering rod assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer advised that the contacts VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 05v389000 (steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting) and would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 141,000 and the current mileage was 143,876.”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 toyota pickup. The contact felt very hard vibrations coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the frame was rotted out and hanging from the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were less than 225,000.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 toyota pickup. Three months after the vehicle was purchased, the contact noticed extreme rusting on the chassis underneath the vehicle. He stated that it was so rusted that there is structural damage. The oil and fuel lines were rusted and fell off in the middle of the road. The vehicle is currently parked and unable to be driven. The contact stated that they have never heard of this type of failure. They informed the contact that they would send out a representative to inspect the vehicle, but never did. The failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 12/5/08 *cn the oil pan has a rust hole. Updated 12/09/08.*jb”Owner report · Structure · Oct 2008
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“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the driver's side front tire blew out due to tread separation. The dealership agreed there was tread separation. The tire pressure was 38. There were no lights on the dash illuminated prior to this incident. The tire manufacturer was kelly springfield, the brand name was trailcutter. *ak updated 8/16/2006 - *nm”Owner report · Tires · May 2006
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 toyota pickup. The contact stated that the vehicle had a safety recall on the relay rod. While driving approximately 30 mph on a clear day the contact veered slightly off the road applied the brake pedal and the vehicle spun sideways and rolled over three times. The vehicle was totaled. The current and failure mileages were 157,000.*ak”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2005
“While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable restart vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the house. Then , contacted the dealer, and mechanic determined that head gasket blew out. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2004
“Had started vehicle on cold morning when fan blade for radiator had exploded. Took vehicle to dealer. Informed consumer that fan caused damage to inside of hood & filter system. Also, informed would need a new or used fan blade. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2001
“Consumer states vehicle began to vibrate at idle when the the truck was started and got progressively more notable and loud as the vehicle was being driven, when consumer lifted up the hood and looked into the engine compartment, he noticed the fan blade that was white nylon had exploded and several sharp shards of the fan were shattered and had been thrown throughout the front of the engine compartment,causing damage to the hood, consumer ordered the fan blade and installed it himself, however five months later vehicle began to act erractically again.*jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2001
“Vehicle's short end seat belt buckle, female end of the drivers side seat belt, has come apart while trying to attach/connect it, it broke. The dealer was notified, and is ordering a new one. Vehicle has no warranty. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 1998
“Seal on rear axle started leaking; soaked brakes with oil to point where they quit working; no knowledge of rear brakes not working; front supplied brake power.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 1995
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Is the 1991 Toyota Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Toyota Pickup. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Does the 1991 Toyota Pickup have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.