MYRModel Year Report

1993 Toyota Pickup

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1993 Toyota Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:02:24.979Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
59
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Structure

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 1993: 59 complaints 1993 59 1994: 99 complaints 1995: 35 complaints 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 1980 1981: 3 complaints 1982: 2 complaints 1982 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 1993: 59 complaints 1993 59 1994: 99 complaints 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 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 59 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

1993: 59 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

29% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While driving the truck it makes a really loud grinding/whining noise. Frame is broken right under the back of the cab and front of the bed from rust causing the drive line to break (Grinding/whining noise).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-10

Frame rail rusting through at spring mount. Open recall for 1995 and later but does not cover 1993/94 or older

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-06

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, a clunking sound would come from under the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was massive rust on the frame.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-21

Service brakes

17% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Seat belts

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Tires

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-10-05Steering05V389000 On certain Pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began October 5, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Toyota Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V389000 · Steering
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 Toyota Pickup?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Toyota Pickup have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

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