1986 Toyota Pickup
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.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
1986: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 3 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 59 |
| 1994 | 99 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 |
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.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-08
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, 2018-01-26
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, 2013-11-08
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, 2023-11-08
Outside of the bed has rusted . Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-27
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-11
Suspension
1 of 18 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1986 Toyota Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.