1996 Toyota Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 12, 1999 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Pickup years
Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Toyota Pickup. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1996 Toyota Pickup problems

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

Suspension3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension350%———
Vehicle Speed Control350%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1996, with 5 complaints
1996: 5199651999: 119991

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Toyota Pickup recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Toyota Pickup.

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Recent owner reports

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

This vehicle has a problem with the accelerator sticking when trying to accelerate to pass by another vehicle . Driver has to press the accelerator to the floor, and after it does accelerate it gets stuck, and there is no way to get it to release. The dealer has not been contacted. *ak

Vehicle Speed Control · received Apr 12, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 835946

Upon coming to a stop while a/c is in use, vehicle suddenly accelerates.

Vehicle Speed Control · received Nov 27, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 511874

When vehicle is driven with noload in the bad of the truck aloud clunking noise can be heard from rear when driven over smallest bumps due to leaf spring failure. *ak

Suspension · received Aug 30, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 508049

Driving vehicle at a speed of 35mph, control arm broke, causing loss of control of vehicle and vehicle to flipped over. *ak

Suspension · received Aug 12, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 800737

When you turn the a/c on the truck will move forward even when you feet is on the brake. *ak

Vehicle Speed Control · received Feb 28, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 979863

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Toyota Pickup?

Owners most often report suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Pickup?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.