1995 Toyota Pickup
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.
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1995
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
1995: 35 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
29% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Show complaint excerpts
While sitting at a stop light was hit by a drunken driver, and consumer's vehicle caught on fire, and driver was killed. Family was trying to find the cause of fire if it was more than the impact.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-20
Truck was parked and caught on fire, please describe .
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-18
While driving 35 MPH, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the engine head gasket leaked fluid.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-29
Power train
26% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).
Steering
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly and connecting.
Show complaint excerpts
Luckily I was going very slow into a parking spot....if this had happened going down i-95 traveling 70+ I wouldn't be here right now. Take care, john c. Groth hi chris, the latest recall reminded me of something.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-05-21
Seat belts
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing anchorage and retractor.
Service brakes
9% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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.
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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.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1995 Toyota Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 5 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
FAQ
- Is the 1995 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 1995 Toyota Pickup?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1995 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.