MYRModel Year Report

1981 Toyota Pickup

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1981 Toyota Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:17.432Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1981: 3 complaints 1981 3 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 59 complaints 1994: 99 complaints 1995: 35 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint
1980: 2 complaints 1981: 3 complaints 1981 3 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 9 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 21 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 29 complaints 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 59 complaints 1994: 99 complaints 1994 1995: 35 complaints 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1981 3 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 9 complaints 1985 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 21 complaints 1989 1990: 25 complaints 1990 1991: 29 complaints 1991 1992: 56 complaints 1992 1993: 59 complaints 1993 1994: 99 complaints 1994 1995: 35 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002

1981: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19813
19822
19832
19843
19859
198618
19878
19887
198921
199025
199129
199256
199359
199499
199535
19966
19975
19985
19992
20004
20017
20021

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-11-20

Structure

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

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Frame rusted and broke in half while driving down the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-02-14

Parking brake

1 of 3 total reports mentions: parking brake.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While parking the emergency brake failed. As a result, vehicle rolled down a hill, colliding into a garage door.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-11

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1981 Toyota Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1981 Toyota Pickup reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1981 Toyota Pickup?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1981 Toyota Pickup have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.