Frame rusted and broke in half while driving down the road. *Tr
Vehicle safety record
1981 Toyota Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1981 Toyota Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1980 has 2 and the 1982 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Pickup year, for its age
#3 most complained-about 1981 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1981 Toyota Pickup problems
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No recalls for the 1981 Toyota Pickup
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Toyota Pickup. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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4 complaints about the 1981 Toyota Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
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
Steering drag link broke, causing loss of steering. *Dh
Toyota Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1981 Toyota Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 Toyota Pickup | 4 | 0 | C | |
| 1981 Toyota Corolla | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1981 Toyota SR | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1981 Toyota Toyota | 1 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1981 Toyota Corona | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1981 Toyota Pickup
Does the 1981 Toyota Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1981 Toyota Pickup right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Toyota Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 1981 Toyota Pickup had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 16, 1993 and the latest on February 14, 2009. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1981 Toyota Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 58 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Toyota Pickup year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Toyota Pickup years have the most complaints?
1994 (102), 1993 (63), 1992 (56). See every Toyota Pickup year compared.
What should I do if my 1981 Toyota Pickup has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data