1995 Toyota Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 10, 2012 · 35 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Pickup years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Toyota Pickup. That is the most of any Pickup model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Toyota Pickup problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling9
Power Train8 · ~113,000 mi
Steering5 · ~85,000 mi
Seat Belts4
Fuel System, Gasoline3
Seats3
Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Structure2 · ~174,161 mi
Suspension2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling926%———
Power Train823%113,000——
Steering514%85,000——
Seat Belts411%———
Fuel System, Gasoline39%———
Seats39%———
Electrical System26%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic26%———
Structure26%174,161——
Suspension26%———
Tires26%266,000——
Fuel System, Other13%80,000——
Interior Lighting13%———
Visibility13%———
Wheels13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1995, with 10 complaints
1995: 101995101996: 2199621997: 1199711998: 2199821999: 2199922000: 5200052001: 2200122002: 1200212004: 2200422005: 2200522008: 1200812009: 2200922010: 1201012012: 220122

n = 35 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Toyota Pickup recalls (1)

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Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connectingSep 6, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V389000 · 977,839 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 toyota pickup equipped with cooper futura 855 tires (n/a), line sizes (p235/75/r15) dot 3800. The contact stated that while parked he noticed that the front and rear driver and passenger side tires had developed bulges. The tires were not replaced. The contact was no…

Tires · received Sep 10, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10474528

This is concerning another rusty toyota truck frame. My truck frame is rusted completely through with at least one hole the size of a softball. I see that the 95.5 year truck was recalled why wasn't mine too? Mine is a '95 model so i barely missed the cut off which makes it hurt all the more. Why…

Structure · received Jan 11, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10443517

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 toyota pickup. The contact stated that his vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v389000 steering linkages, rod relay connecting. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the contact was informed they could not repair the…

Steering · received Jul 19, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10343959

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 toyota pickup. A technician from the dealer advised her that the entire frame on her vehicle had corrosion. He then added that the vehicle could no longer be safely driven. Prior to the inspection while driving she heard a peculiar noise coming from the bottom of the…

Structure · received Oct 19, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10288986

Toyota rear differential housing cover rust through until leaking. A non replaceable cover on the differential is made of such thin metal that it has rusted out and is leaking. *tr

Power Train · received Jul 9, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10276242

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Toyota Pickup?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 9 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Toyota Pickup?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Toyota Pickup a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.