1981 Toyota Pickup Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1981 Toyota Pickup recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1981 Toyota Pickup.

Most common 1981 Toyota Pickup problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Parking Brake	1
Tires	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2009-02-14, Structure
FRAME RUSTED AND BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *TR

2008-11-20, Tires
TRUCK VIBRATED AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW TIRES. HAD BALANCE RE-DONE, BUT STILL VIBRATED. I NOTICED BUBBLING ON THE SIDEWALL AND KNEW THAT THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE. TOOK BACK TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE IN HAYWARD,CA (SOUTHLAND MALL) AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO DEFECT AND WOULD NOT REPLACE TIRES. *TR

2004-02-11, Parking Brake
WHILE PARKING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL, COLLIDING INTO A GARAGE DOOR. *AK THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SLIPPED WHEN CONSUMER WAS IN A DOOR JAM SEARCHING FOR A DROPPED ITEM ON THE FLOOR BOARD, AND WAS DRAGGED DOWNHILL BY VEHICLE CAUSING SCARS ON BOTH KNEES AND RIGHT HAND. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS MADE ON FRONT BUMPER AND LAMPS, GRILLE AND LAMPS, AIR CONDITIONER, HOOD, FENDER, AND REAR BUMPER. *LA

1981 Toyota Pickup questions

Does the 1981 Toyota Pickup have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1981 Toyota Pickup at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1981 Toyota Pickup?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Parking Brake (1), Tires (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1981 Toyota Pickup has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.