1990 Toyota Pickup Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1990 Toyota Pickup has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

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

1Recalls
25Owner complaints
0Crashes 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.

1990 Toyota Pickup recalls

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Recall 05V389Sep 6, 2005977,839 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 Toyota Pickup problems

Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Seat Belts5
Electrical System3
Tires3
Steering3
Vehicle Speed Control1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Visibility1
Power Train1

What owners report

2018-05-28, Structure
EXCESSIVE FRAME RUSTING.
2010-04-08, Electrical System
1990 TOYOTA PICK UP ELECTRONIC CONTROLS *GR THE CONSUMER STATED SOMETIMES HIS TRUCK WILL NOT START.
2010-03-09, Power Train
ME AND MY DAUGHTER WHERE DRIVING TO FEDERAL EXPRESS TO DROP OF SOME PACKAGES. AS I APPROACHED THE STOP LIGHT I PRESSED IN THE CLUTCH AND IT POPPED REALLY LOUD AND I ALMOST REARENDED A CADILLAC ESCALADE. I SWERVED RIGHT TO AVOID HITTING HIM AND CONTINUED DOWN THE ROAD AND TOOK THE TRUCK OUT OF GEAR AND COASTED INTO THE FED EX PARKING LOT. MY FATHER-IN-LAW IS A TOYOTA MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE SUPPORT PLATE FOR THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE HAD BROKE IN 2 DIFFERENT PLACES. HE TOOK THE PLATE OUT SHOWED ME WHERE IT HAD BROKE AND WELDED IT BACK TOGETHER. I ASKED HIM IF THIS WAS COMMON EVEN IF IT DOES HAVE ALOT OF MILES AND HE SAID YES HE HAS SEEN THIS SEVERAL TIMES. THIS SCARED ME BECAUSE I WONDER IF THERE
2009-12-08, Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 TOYOTA PICKUP TRUCK 4X4. AFTER TURNING ON THE HEATER, LEAVES CAUGHT FIRE INSIDE OF HIS TRUCK. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND A LETTER WAS SENT ADVISING HIM THAT NO ASSISTANCE WOULD BE PROVIDED.. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000. UPDATED 01/27/10. *LJ SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK, THE CONSUMER NOTICED TREE LEAVES ENTERING THE MECHANICAL FAN CAGE. AFTER REMOVING THE LEAVES SEVERAL TIMES, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE MANAGER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING ALTERED AND WOULD NOT MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS. OVER THE YEARS THE CONSUMER WOULD DILIGENTLY CLEAN THE SYSTEM 2-3 TIM
2008-06-17, Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM TOYOTA PERTAINING TO THE STEERING. HE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THE APPOINTMENT AND NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN.

1990 Toyota Pickup questions

Does the 1990 Toyota Pickup have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Toyota Pickup: Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Toyota Pickup?

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (9), Seat Belts (5), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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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