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1997 Toyota Truck problems

The most common problem on the 1997 Toyota Truck is seat belts. It has fewer complaints than a typical Toyota Truck model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Seat belts

The worst 1997 Toyota Truck problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Seat belts
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Suspension
    1

Problems by type

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  • Seat belts
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Toyota Truck 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1997 Toyota Truck owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 6, 2007 · Seat belts · MA

1997 toyota tacoma driver's side seat belt is does not work.

Filed Dec 12, 2006 · Suspension · CA

My 97 4 runner v6 (3.4l)was diagnosed with vibration at high speed approximately +60 MPH and local quality toyota dealer at city of corona suggest for tires balancing and rotate. I agreed to pay for and it turned out the bill was $ 289.00 and the same problem still existed. I had contact with owner and q/a dept(3 times) but all of them gave me "runaround". Please help me to stop the "riff-off" from toyota dealer and inform other customers, they be aware of unnecessary repairs. I'm looking forward to hear from you. Thanks a lot. Have a pleasant day.

Filed Oct 31, 2004 · Tires · 112,000 miles · TX · crash

I was driving a 1997 toyota tacoma going about 65 MPH on I-45 north in houston texas when I had a tire blowout just before the airline exit. I lost control of my truck smashing into the concrete barricade on the freeway and doing a complete 360 circle on the freeway, luckily I didn't hit any one else. The tire that blew was a uniroyal p205/75r14ww unir as tire. The blowout occurred on the side wall of the tire. My pickup truck as far as I'm concerned is a total loss. When I bought the tires, the tires came with a 40,000 mile warranty, but that did not happen. I had 35,000 miles on the tire that blowout occurred. To me it looks like the tire failure occurred from the manufacture. In todays world tire failures are not suppose to happen. Sincerely, roy korthals.

Filed Aug 25, 2000 · Tires · AZ

Tire blew out losing its tread and shredded the whole thing. I hope it is recalled before another tragedy.( dot number: w2hy tire size: p215/70r14 )

Filed Dec 22, 1998 · Seat belts · FL

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Questions about the 1997 Toyota Truck

Is the 1997 Toyota Truck reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Truck, fewer than a typical Toyota Truck model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Toyota Truck?

Seat belts, with 2 complaints. Next is tires (2).

How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Truck have?

No recalls on record.

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