Model year record

1992 Toyota Pick-Up recalls & problems

The 1992 Toyota Pick-Up has 4 safety recalls and 56 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (14 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints56filed by owners

Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Exterior lightingMay 11, 2009

Headlights

Recall 09E02500042,540 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Exterior lightingAug 11, 2008

Headlights

Recall 08E0500001,921 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006

Exterior lighting

Recall 06E02600061,944 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

SteeringSep 6, 2005

Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting

Recall 05V389000977,839 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine; Cooling system › Radiator assembly	14	0	0	—
StructureFrame and members; Frame and members › Underbody shields	13	0	0	147,500 mi
Seat beltsFront › Retractor; Front › Buckle assembly	6	0	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Rotor; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	6	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineCarburetor system; Delivery	5	0	0	—
SteeringLinkages › Drag › Link › Connection	5	0	0	—
TiresTread/belt	4	0	0	—
SuspensionFront	2	1	0	—
Power trainAxle assembly; Clutch assembly	2	0	0	—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal	1	0	0	—
Electrical systemIgnition	1	0	0	—
Unknown or other	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering
I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND NOTICED IT HAS AN INCOMPLETE RECALL
Mar 26, 2017
Structure › Body
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 TOYOTA PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BED WOULD STRIKE THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 217,800.
Jun 6, 2017 · 217,800 miles
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
THE FRAME HAS HAD EXCESSIVE RUSTING AROUND THE REAR SUSPENSION AREA FOR ABOUT 7-8 YEARS. REPAIRS HAVE HAD TO BE MADE TO THIS AREA. FINALLY, TOYATA ANOUNCED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT IT ONLY GOES BACK TO 1995. *TR
Jul 1, 2008 · 120,000 miles
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
TOOK MY 1992 TOYOTA TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE WHILE ON THE LIFT THEY NOTICED THAT THE FRAME NEAR THE LEAF SPRING WAS RUSTED THROUGH. IT WAS LARGE ENOUGH TO PUT YOUR ARM THROUGH IT AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IT IS GREAT LITTLE TRUCK OTHER THAN THIS. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE MAY BE A RECALL FOR THIS. *TR
Nov 11, 2013
Structure
TOOK MY 1992 TOYOTA SHORT BOX PICKUP IN FOR A BRAKE JOB. BOTH FRAME MEMBERS HALF WAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES WERE RUSTED SO BAD THAT ONE COULD PUT ONES ARM ALL THE WAY THRU. THE TRUCK HAS A GOOD ENGINE AND TIRES, BUT NOW IS JUST A DANGEROUS PIECE OF JUNK. NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO FIX IT. *TR
Jul 1, 2011 · 114,000 miles
Structure › Frame and members
1992 TOYOTA FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING AND WHEN DRIVING OVER ROAD HAZARDS AND BUMPS THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO SHIFT AND JUMP OFF OF FRAME THUS MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF DRIVER CONTROL IS LOST. *TR
Mar 31, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V389000 (STEERING: LINKAGES: ROD: RELAY: CONNECTING) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED THE STEERING RELAY ROD BUT DID NOT PERFORM AN ALIGNMENT AND REINSTALL THE SKID PLATE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE THE ADDITIONAL REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Mar 4, 2011 · 140,000 miles
Steering
I TOOK MY TOYOTA PICKUP TO KENDALL TOYOTA (MIAMI, FL) IN REGARD TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V389000. APPARENTLY THEY DID NOT WANT TO DO THE SERVICE. THEY GAVE ME MANY PROBLEMS ON THE PHONE WHEN I CALLED TO TRY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SERVICE. AFTER MANY CALLS AND COMPLAINTS, THEY AGREED THAT I COULD BRING IT IN THE NEXT DAY. BUT ON MARCH 4, 2011 THEY KEPT ME WAITING A LONG TIME, DID NOT COMPLETE THE RECALL SERVICE, DID NOT BOLT THE ENGINE SHIELD BACK ONTO THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE, AND REFUSED TO COMPLETE THE WORK. I ASKED TO SPEAK TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND THE GENERAL MANAGER. THEY BOTH REFUSED TO TALK TO ME. I CALLED TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, USA AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THEM. I…
Mar 4, 2011

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.