MYRModel Year Report

1997 Toyota Toyota Truck

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1997 Toyota Toyota Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:03:31.820Z

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
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1991: 11 complaints 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 5 1998: 6 complaints 2000: 14 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 5 1998: 6 complaints 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 5 1998: 6 complaints 1998 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2003: 6 complaints 2003

1997: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19822
19831
19842
19851
19866
19874
19887
19898
199111
199217
199316
199419
199510
19965
19975
19986
200014
20016
20036

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

2 of 5 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I was driving a 1997 Toyota tacoma going about 65 MPH on i-45 north in houston Texas when I had a tire blowout just before the airline exit.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-31

Tire blew out losing its tread and shredded the whole thing. I hope it is recalled before another tragedy.( DOT number: W2HY tire size: P215/70R14 )

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-05

Seat belts

2 of 5 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

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1997 Toyota tacoma driver's side seat belt is does not work.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-06

No summary.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-12-22

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

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My 97 4 runner V6 (3.4L)was diagnosed with vibration at high speed approximately +60 MPH and local quality Toyota dealer at city of corona suggest for tires balancing and rotate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-12-12

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Toyota Toyota Truck — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1997 Toyota Toyota Truck 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 Toyota Truck?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Toyota Truck 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.