1989 Toyota Pickup Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1989 Toyota Pickup has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (9 reports).

1Recalls
21Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Pickup?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1989 Toyota Pickup recalls

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Recall 05V389Sep 6, 2005977,839 vehicles affected

Most common 1989 Toyota Pickup problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Power Train4
Structure4
Seat Belts3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Unknown Or Other2
Steering2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Wheels1
Visibility1

What owners report

2017-04-26, Structure
SHEARED CLUTCH AND BRAKE BRACKET. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
2015-02-03, Engine
TRUCK HAS 186000 MILES AND OVER THE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKETS AND SEALS FOUR TIMES. BASICALLY SPENDING 3200 DOLLARS THREE TIMES AFTER THE WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE THE FIRST TIME. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR
2010-03-22, Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 166, 643.
2007-04-01, Engine And Engine Cooling
WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE STALLED AT 25 MPH. AFTER TOWING TO DEALERSHIP AND WAITING OVER 7 WEEKS WAS TOLD HEAD GASKET BLOWN AND HEADS WARPED. THEN CHARGED OVER $4220.00 FOR REPAIRS ALREADY DONE. *JB
2007-02-20, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL 05V389 RELATED TO REPLACING THE STEERING RELAY ROD. T THE CLOSEST DEALER WOULD REQUIRE HIM DRIVE FOR 3 HOURS. THE CONTACT PREFFERED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000. *AK

1989 Toyota Pickup questions

Does the 1989 Toyota Pickup have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Toyota Pickup: Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Toyota Pickup?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (9), Power Train (4), Structure (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.

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