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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
5 reports
10,000 miles · Nov 7, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
NEW 1992 TOYOTA 3VZE LONG BED TRUCK BLEW THE HEADGASKET THREE TIMES, ABOUT 6 MONTHS APART & AS IT WAS A "CAMPAIGN" & NOT A RECALL THE DEALERSHIPS WOULD NOT FIX IT UNTIL I CALLED TOYOTA MFG. EACH REPAIR, I HAD TO PAY APPROX $1K TO $2K AND THE FIRST TWO TIMES THEY USED THE SAME DEFECTIVE GASKET! I HAD ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE S…
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NEW 1992 TOYOTA 3VZE LONG BED TRUCK BLEW THE HEADGASKET THREE TIMES, ABOUT 6 MONTHS APART & AS IT WAS A "CAMPAIGN" & NOT A RECALL THE DEALERSHIPS WOULD NOT FIX IT UNTIL I CALLED TOYOTA MFG. EACH REPAIR, I HAD TO PAY APPROX $1K TO $2K AND THE FIRST TWO TIMES THEY USED THE SAME DEFECTIVE GASKET! I HAD ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE STEERING FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT AS IT WILL NOT MAKE A SHARP LEFT TURN WHEN MOVING SLOW, MOSTLY IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. I WAS TOLD ALL 4X4'S ARE LIKE THAT. I KNOW BETTER THAN THAT! MY 66 LAND ROVER & 78 LAND CRUISER DO NOT HAVE A STEERING PROBLEM IN ANY GEAR AT ANY SPEED. IT FINALLY STOPPED BLOWING HEADGASKETS, BUT IT IS STILL USELESS OFFROAD DUE TO THE STEERING ! MECHANICAL FAILURES ON A NEW VEHICLE ARE BAD ENOUGH, BUT THE TREATMENT & LIES FROM THE DEALERSHIPS GUARANTEE THAT I WILL NEVER BUY OR RECOMMEND ANYTHING TOYOTA AGAIN ! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10172892
Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 1999
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE COOLING FAN FLEW OFF INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE/ RADIATOR HOSES/ HOOD AND THE BATTERY. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #853556
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
CLUTCH FAILURE STILL, ENGINE BARELY RUNS STILL,HEADS NOT DONE STILL-BLOCK AND GASKET DONE
NHTSA ODI #710020
Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 1997
Wheels
WELDED ALUMINUM WHEELS CRACKED AROUND THE MOUNTING AREA.
NHTSA ODI #526802
Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE ROTORS KEEP WARPING DUE TO POTENTIAL METAL FATIGUE. TT
NHTSA ODI #963372
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