This vehicle has a problem with the accelerator sticking when trying to accelerate to pass by another vehicle . Driver has to press the accelerator to the floor, and after it does accelerate it gets stuck, and there is no way to get it to release. The dealer has not been contacted. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1996 Toyota Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1996 Toyota Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (3) and the suspension (3). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1995 has 38 and the 1997 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Pickup year, for its age
#171 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 Toyota Pickup problems
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No recalls for the 1996 Toyota Pickup
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 Toyota Pickup. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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6 complaints about the 1996 Toyota Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Upon coming to a stop while a/c is in use, vehicle suddenly accelerates.
When vehicle is driven with noload in the bad of the truck aloud clunking noise can be heard from rear when driven over smallest bumps due to leaf spring failure. *Ak
Driving vehicle at a speed of 35mph, control arm broke, causing loss of control of vehicle and vehicle to flipped over. *Ak
When you turn the a/c on the truck will move forward even when you feet is on the brake. *Ak
While making left u-turns, vehicle severely shakes; lost vehicle control. Tt
Toyota Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1996 Toyota Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Toyota Pickup | 6 | 0 | C | |
| 1996 Toyota Camry | 421 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Toyota Tacoma | 257 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Toyota 4RUNNER | 165 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Toyota Corolla | 133 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Toyota Avalon | 113 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 Toyota T100 | 113 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Toyota RAV4 | 47 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1996 Toyota Tercel | 44 | 2 | F | 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 1996 Toyota Pickup
Does the 1996 Toyota Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 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 1996 Toyota Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (3), suspension (3).
How many complaints has the 1996 Toyota Pickup had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 6, 1996 and the latest on April 12, 1999. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 Toyota Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 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 1996 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