MYRModel Year Report

1986 Toyota Pickup

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1986 Toyota Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:05:15.950Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1983 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 complaints 2002
1986: 18 complaints
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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 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

7 of 18 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH
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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

NHTSA ODI report, 20020808

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180126

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131108

STRUCTURE

6 of 18 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

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The contact owns a 1986 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated that he had signed a limited warranty rust protection with the Ziebart company.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231108

OUTSIDE OF THE BED HAS RUSTED . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950627

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 18 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

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SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950511

SUSPENSION

1 of 18 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Toyota Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 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 1986 Toyota Pickup?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Toyota Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.