- Worst Model Year:
- 1988
- Worst Complaint:
- defective aluminum head and design
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Toyota Pickup (although feel free to add yours here) -- probably because it's so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore.
The 1988 Toyota Pickup has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 1992 Pickup for frame is cracked and rusting through.
Worst Reported Problems with the Pickup
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#1: defective aluminum head and design on the 1988 Pickup
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#2: everything goes wrong with cooling system on the 1988 Pickup
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#3: not suited for offroad as claimed on the 1988 Pickup
Latest Owner Complaints About the Pickup
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frame is rusted out -- 1994 Pickup:
I own a 1994 toyota 4x4 and the frame is ready to break in half! rust,rust.rust.After an infuriating phone call to toyota, I lost.This frame started getting sketchy at less than 100,000 miles. In the last 20,000 it is has really progressed to the point of complete failure.Had it looked at by ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1994 Pickup owners.
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rusting frame -- 1990 Pickup:
I have a 1990 Toyota truck. The frame is rusted in different places.They recalled 1995 and up.Why didn't they recall the older ones? The same frame on the 1990 as the 1995 and newer? This is bullshit. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1990 Pickup owners.
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defective starter system -- 1988 Pickup:
Classified as "electrical" it could easily be viewed as more than that. The vehicle won't run and you obviously aren't going anywhere if nothing happens when you turn the key and try to start the vehicle. I won't rant about the bad starter in this vehicle. They all need work at some time or ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1988 Pickup owners.
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defective aluminum head and design -- 1988 Pickup:
As instructed I am reporting this problem twice because it happened TWICE. Two separate times. This is as major a problem as they get. Plus it's a DEFECT. It's NOT normal for ANY vehicle to go through this, as far as I know. However, to be fair, I have "heard" that the combination of aluminum ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 1988 Pickup owners.
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major oil leak -- 1988 Pickup:
Front main seal leaked so bad the vehicle ran but really could not be driven, as it would run out of oil completely in maybe 100 miles or so. This kind of stuff happens I guess but with all the fantastic press constantly praising how wonderful and great Toyotas are, I was a little disappointed ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1988 Pickup owners.