The truck has body rust and extensive frame rust making it unsafe.
The worst 1991 Toyota Pickup problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine10
- Body5
- Transmission5
- Brakes4
- Fuel system3
Problems by type
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- Engine10
- Body5
- Transmission5
- Brakes4
- Fuel system3
- Steering3
- Seat belts2
- Tires2
- Electrical1
Recalls 1
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began october 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 05V389000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Toyota Pickup 24
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
What 1991 Toyota Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
Rust problem in the rear of the truck. Frame, body, factory installed hitch and fuel lines.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 toyota pickup. The vehicle has uniroyal mohave (na) tires, size p205/55/r15 (na). The contact noticed that the tread began separating from all four tires. On two occasions, the tire completely blew out. During the first incident, while driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear driver's side tire blew out and damaged the vehicle. During the second incident, the contact felt that his vehicle was driving extremely rough. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they rotated the tires. They also discovered that the tread had abnormal lesions. The contact's insurance company inspected the tires and concluded that they were manufactured defectively. The manufacturer has not been notified. The contact still has possession of the tires. The VIN and mileages were unknown.
Consumer question about toyota steering linkages rod. Consumer would like to know how long the manufacturer is held accountable for the malfunction of a part if the driver was in a accident and was killed.
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.
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 -
Fifth gear started making a loud whirring sound at highway speed. Stopped using the fifth gear in fear of failure at highway speed. After 6-7 months third gear started popping out while accelerating through gears. Had the truck looked, and was told by the garage that specializes in toyota vehicles that toyota pickups from the years 1989 to 1991 were notorious for this problem. I went back to talk to the mechanic and was asked what it was doing. I had started telling him about the fifth gear noise when he interrupted me and asked if third gear was giving me problems too. I told him yes. He asked if it would even stay in gear anymore,, and I told him no, which indeed was the problem. The transmission had to be completely rebuilt at a cost of $1,
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Questions about the 1991 Toyota Pickup
Is the 1991 Toyota Pickup reliable?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 1991 Toyota Pickup, 4.1 times a typical Pickup model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Toyota Pickup?
Engine and cooling, with 10 complaints. Next is body (5).
How many recalls does the 1991 Toyota Pickup have?
1 recall, covering steering.
What year does the Toyota Pickup have bad engine?
The Toyota Pickup model years with the most engine complaints are 1994 (16 complaints), 1992 (13 complaints) and 1991 (10 complaints).
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