1996 Toyota Pickup
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 6 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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When you turn the a/c on the truck will move forward even when you feet is on the brake.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-28
Suspension
3 of 6 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing leaf spring assembly and control arm.
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Driving vehicle at a speed of 35MPH, control arm broke, causing loss of control of vehicle and vehicle to flipped over.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-12
While making left u-turns, vehicle severely shakes; lost vehicle control. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-06
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 Toyota Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1996 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 1996 Toyota Pickup?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 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.