The contact owns a 1986 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated that he had signed a limited warranty rust protection with the Ziebart company. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to get the shocks replaced and the technician working on the vehicle refused to continue working on the vehicle due to extreme corrosion on the rear passenger's side of the frame near the fuel tank. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where the contact was informed that the corrosion was advanced, and the dealer would not perform a repair on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 333,000.
Vehicle safety record
1986 Toyota Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 1986 Toyota Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (7) and the body, doors & structure (6). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1985 has 10 and the 1987 has 8.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age
#25 most complained-about 1986 vehicle
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 Toyota Pickup problems
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No recalls for the 1986 Toyota Pickup
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 Toyota Pickup. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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18 complaints about the 1986 Toyota Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The contact owns a 1986 toyota truck with a haul master (year unknown) utility trailer. The trailer was equipped with innova ultra runner tires, size: 5.3/12. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v638000 (tires) however, the parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact contacted the store manager at harbor freight located at 3970 w ina rd, tucson, az 85741 (520) 579-0225 where they informed the contact parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced any failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 1986 toyota long bed 1/2 ton, equipped with hankook tire line radial tires, size, p215-75-r14. The contact stated that two tires exhibited blisters and bubbles. The tires were replaced. The tire failure mileage was 100. The vehicle failure mileage was 98,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 1986 toyota pickup. The vehicle has firestone firehawks r4s tires,size 30 9.5/R15tl (na). While driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. She slowed down and immediately pulled over to the side of the road. She inspected the vehicle and observed tread separation on the front driver's side tire. In addition, when pressure was applied to the brake pedal, the vehicle lurched forward suddenly. Roadside assistance was called to the scene. The front driver's side tire was replaced with a spare. The failure mileage, vin, and dot number were unavailable. The current mileage was 180,000.
Front right tire mounted on a toyota pickup 1986 truck experienced a blowout while driving 55 mph with only the driver in vehicle. Tire was after market equipment installed at 32,982 miles, tire size p225/60r15 and dot #vdupf20489. *Ak
(1) Driving in town at approximately 15 mph. Vehicle appeared to be operating normally. (2) Complete loss of steering. Able to stop vehicle before a collision occurred. The steering center link disconnected from the pitman arm. It had pulled out of the joint. There was no evidence of corrosion or damage. The socket was well lubricated. The ball and socket are a sealed unit. (3) The center link was replaced with new parts. The old parts are available.*Ak
Firestone atx tire separation on a p225/75r15 with a 1994 mfg date code.*Ak
Tire tread unraveled with out warning and I lost control of the truck. Slid into a deep ditch. The tire caused extensive damage to the rear side of the car.*Ak
Wheel wells rusted beneath vehicle, consumer chained gas hose to vehicle due to rust on both of tanks, dealer was notified.*Ak consumer had body work performed but rust is reoccuring, and now the gas lid hangs. *Tt
With 15068 miles on the tires, lt195/75r14 8 pr, toyota, pickup, 1986. All five tires had split. It looked like someone took a knife and stabbed them all the way around.*Ak all 5 tires had separation, the dot #'s ejdyjch124 (for 2 tires), ejdyjch443, ejdyjch044, and ejdyjch134. *Slc
Vehicle chassis was corroded and broke whild being driven. Toyota has not been contacted. *Ak
WHEEL WELLS BUBBLE UP DUE TO RUST.
Brakes failed, causing accident. (New jersey sate police report)
TRUCK BED DETERIORATION. *DSH
Poor stability due to poor center of gravity, causing vehicle to rollover. *Dsh
OUTSIDE OF THE BED HAS RUSTED . TT
Driver's seat belt buckle failed prior to recall, preventing driver from exiting. *Skd
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. *SKD
Toyota Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1986 Toyota Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Toyota Pickup | 18 | 0 | D | |
| 1986 Toyota Camry | 33 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Toyota Van | 9 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Toyota Celica | 9 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1986 Toyota 4RUNNER | 8 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Toyota Tercel | 7 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Toyota MR2 | 7 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Toyota Toyota Truck | 6 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1986 Toyota Cressida | 6 | 0 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 1986 Toyota Pickup
Does the 1986 Toyota Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 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 1986 Toyota Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (7), body, doors & structure (6), brakes (2).
How many complaints has the 1986 Toyota Pickup had?
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 2, 1995 and the latest on November 8, 2023. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1986 Toyota Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 1986 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