- The problem
- The steering bevel gear assembly may have water contamination which could lead to rust/corrosion.
- The risk
- This could cause erratic steering, which could result inan accident.
- The fix
- Replace steering bevel gear assembly; cover liquid gasket material with improved material.
Vehicle safety record
1986 Toyota Van Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1986 Toyota Van with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (4) and the electrical system (3). Those complaints describe 5 fires and 2 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1989 for the gear box (other than rack and pinion). For comparison, the 1985 has 6 and the 1987 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Van year, for its age
#57 most complained-about 1986 vehicle
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 Toyota Van problems
Share of all 9 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1986 Toyota Van recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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9 complaints about the 1986 Toyota Van
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer stated when braking, there is a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.*Jb
Consumer noticed fire coming out of the front wheel well area, consumer heard 2 explosions, consumer suffered burns to left hand, fire investigator was unable to determine cause, possible engine failure. *Tt
While driving a fire ignited in engine compartment, cause has not yet been determined.*Ak consumer stated the vehicle was parked.*Slc
Seatbelt anchorage on driver's seat broke and separated, causing a loss of protection. *Ak
Was driving and the bolt that holds the engine pulley broke . *Ak
Owner states that their is excessive heat from the engine going inside vehicle. Owner is concerned about vehicle catching fire because of this. She also notes that floor of vehicle is hard because of abnormal tempertures. *Ak consumer states that the heat is so excessive that it burned the underside of the carpet. *Slc
Engine compartment fire, unknown source of fire in vehicle. Tt
ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER HOOD. *SKD
Hot wire shorted out vehicle caught on fire had to cut ground cable to turn off the power. Resulted in underhood fire. Tt
Toyota Van: every year compared
All Van years1986 Toyota Van vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Toyota Van | 9 | 1 | F | |
| 1986 Toyota Camry | 33 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1986 Toyota Pickup | 18 | 0 | D | 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 |
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 1986 Toyota Van
Does the 1986 Toyota Van have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1986 Toyota Van: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (May 1989). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Toyota Van?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (4), electrical system (3), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 1986 Toyota Van had?
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 7, 1995 and the latest on January 13, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 5 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1986 Toyota Van a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Toyota Van 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 Van years have the most complaints?
1986 (9), 1985 (6), 1987 (6). See every Toyota Van year compared.
What should I do if my 1986 Toyota Van 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