1992 Toyota Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 56 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is structure (22% of complaints); the 1990 and 1991 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 toyota pickup. While driving at any speed, the bed would strike the back of the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 217,800.”Owner report · Structure · Jun 2017
“Took my 1992 toyota truck in for service while on the lift they noticed that the frame near the leaf spring was rusted through. It was large enough to put your arm through it and they said it was not safe to drive. It is great little truck other than this. The mechanic said that there may be a recall for this. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2013
“Took my 1992 toyota short box pickup in for a brake job. Both frame members half way between the front and rear tires were rusted so bad that one could put ones arm all the way thru. The truck has a good engine and tires, but now is just a dangerous piece of junk. Nothing can be done to fix it. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2011
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“1992 toyota frame is rusted through near the passenger side leaf spring and when driving over road hazards and bumps the vehicle seems to shift and jump off of frame thus may cause an accident if driver control is lost. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 toyota pickup. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 05v389000 (steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The contact stated that the dealer only replaced the steering relay rod but did not perform an alignment and reinstall the skid plate on the vehicle. The contact stated that the dealer refused to make the additional repairs on the vehicle to complete the recall. The failure mileage was 140,000.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2011
“1992 toyota pickup sr5 v6. Was approaching the freeway on ramp and hit a bump and heard a loud pop and immediately lost steering. Upon inspection, my left upper control arm frame mount was broken off. This mount also holds the motor mount. Taking a closer look, it looks like the metal had cracked at some point and rusted through and the bump was the last straw. Its a miracle I was not on the freeway yet, or I (and possibly others) could have been seriously injured! *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2011
“Consumer is requesting pre-paid certificates to have licensed automotive repair shop remove the slime product from his tires and re-balance the tires on the rims *tgw the consumer stated he purchased the product to correct a very slow leak in the left front tire. The consumer stated he used the recommended 20 oz amount. Once he applied the first application of the product, it caused the steering wheel to shudder rapidly, spanning an inch and a half clockwise/counter-clockwise. The consumer stated he could feel it being transmitted from the imbalance of the tire. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 toyota pickup. While driving, the contact heard a noise in the rear of the vehicle. When he examined the vehicle he noticed that the subframe had holes in it and extensive corrosion. The transmission support shield was also corroded. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who placed a temporary metal shield in the transmission area. The mechanic stated that the subframe could not be repaired and should be replaced. The manufacturer denied knowledge of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 109,250.”Owner report · Structure · Feb 2010
“The frame has had excessive rusting around the rear suspension area for about 7-8 years. Repairs have had to be made to this area. Finally, toyata anounced a recall for this problem but it only goes back to 1995. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2008
“1992 toyota pick up (v6,4wd) was taken in to have 2 rear tires installed. When placed on lift a complete cracking of the frame was discovered on the left side. The metal actually flakes in your hands for almost 18 inches. The same thing is happening on the right side. A friend had the same problem and was told not to drive vehicle due to possibility of fuel tank explosion. The current frame recall only extends to 1995 and newer, but an investigation should be made to determine if the problem goes back further. *tr”Owner report · Structure · May 2008
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 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.
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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 1992 Toyota Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 56 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Toyota Pickup. The most complained-about area is structure (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Toyota Pickup problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 175,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Toyota Pickup have open recalls?
4 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.