MYRModel Year Report

1997 Toyota Pickup

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1997 Toyota Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:26:38.982Z

Only 5 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 5 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, 1997 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 1997 1998: 5 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2001: 7 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1997: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

2 of 5 total reports mention: suspension.

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FRAME IS EXTREMELY RUSTED ON 1997 TOYOTA T100 PICKUP. BALANCE OF THE VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130503

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and STRUCTURE

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

VISIBILITY

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.

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FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS HAD A CRACK IN IT FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020506

STRUCTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing flasher unit.

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SIGNAL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. CONSUMER HAS TO CUT OFF PEOPLE ON THE ROAD TO EXIT. PLEAE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020429

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Toyota Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Toyota Pickup?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 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.