1995 Toyota Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 toyota pickup. The contact stated that his vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05v389000 steering linkages, rod relay connecting. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the contact was informed they could not repair the vehicle since the idler arm was stuck within the steering column. Approximately five years later, the contact attempted to turn the left turn signal but it would not respond. The turn signal would not function because the alignment within the steering column was not correct. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2005

“Dt:the contact stated there was recall (NHTSA 05v389000/toyota ssc 50n) on the steering , but the dealership left fice grips marks all over the tie rod assembly. He stated it looked as if they put old parts back onto the vehicle to correct the problem. Also, the dealership broke the cv boot. The manufacturer would not provide him with any assistance on this matter. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2005

“Drove truck to work. Upon parking noticed gasoline pouring out from under vehicle. Had truck towed to dealer where I was informed that the component going into the gas tank had rusted through. This truck has had very limited exposure to salt here in tennessee. I bought the truck new. Also I recently had to replace both the front rotors due to rusting. I feel this presents a real safety hazard and that toyota should use better materials in their gas lines.*ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Other · Aug 2004

“While driving 35 mph, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the engine head gasket leaked fluid. The vehicle was towed to a garage and the mechanic determined that the engine head gasket needed to be replaced. *ak *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2004

“While sitting at a stop light was hit by a drunken driver, and consumer's vehicle caught on fire, and driver was killed. Family was trying to find the cause of fire if it was more than the impact. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2000

“Started downhill, wet pavement, touched brakes to slow down, brakes locked both times, started to spin. Hit another vehicle head-on. This is intermittent problem. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1997