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1993 Toyota Pickup

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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59Owner complaints

Model-year median: 7

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

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What owners reported most

Structure
16Engine And Engine Cooling
8Seat Belts
8Service Brakes, Hydraulic
6Steering
6
All reported categories
Tires
6Unknown Or Other
6Electrical System
5Suspension
5Vehicle Speed Control
5Power Train
3Seats
3Visibility
3Fuel System, Gasoline
2Parking Brake
2Air Bags
1Exterior Lighting
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Service Brakes
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

22 reports with mileage · 37 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Structure. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seat Belts. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

6 reports
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176,000 miles · Sep 30, 2011
Service Brakes, HydraulicStructure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK SPORADICALLY AND PULL ABNORMALLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE WAS ALSO RUSTING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EXTERIOR HEAD LIGHTS WERE ABNORMALLY DIM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE.…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK SPORADICALLY AND PULL ABNORMALLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THERE WAS ALSO RUSTING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EXTERIOR HEAD LIGHTS WERE ABNORMALLY DIM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.

NHTSA ODI #10428078

139,940 miles · Feb 12, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LINE RUST OUT ON MY 1993 TOYOTA PICK UP WHILE DRIVING.I LOOKED ON THE WEB AND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE.I WAS STILL ABLE TO STOP,RUST ON THE FRAME AND ON THE SUSPENSION.THE CROSS BAR ON THE FRAME RUSTED HOLE IN IT.TOLD TOYOTA ABOUT IT AND SAID I DIDN'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. THEY SAID THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING. NOW THE BRAKES RU…

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THE BRAKE LINE RUST OUT ON MY 1993 TOYOTA PICK UP WHILE DRIVING.I LOOKED ON THE WEB AND IM NOT THE ONLY ONE.I WAS STILL ABLE TO STOP,RUST ON THE FRAME AND ON THE SUSPENSION.THE CROSS BAR ON THE FRAME RUSTED HOLE IN IT.TOLD TOYOTA ABOUT IT AND SAID I DIDN'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. THEY SAID THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING. NOW THE BRAKES RUST OUT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10310016

Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 1998
Electrical SystemService Brakes, HydraulicStructure

FRONT CROSS MEMBER IS FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALSO VEHICLE HAS VARIOUS PROBLEMS, INCLUDING BRAKES FAILURES/ELECTRICAL FAILURES,ETC. CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #824782

Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 1997
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic

WIRE HARNESS UNDER SEAT BURNED UP, CAUSING FUEL PUMP TO MALFUNCTION. ALSO, PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #521345

Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 1995
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, BRAKE LINE RUBBED TOGETHER, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. TT THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELLING AT 20 MPH AND APPLIED BRAKES UPON SEEING A TREE THAT HAD FALLEN ON THE ROADWAY, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. *YH

NHTSA ODI #975199

Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 1995
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting

DOOR SWITCHES REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI #482043

Official recalls

1

05V389000 · Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting

Sep 6, 2005

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 FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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