1997 Toyota Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Toyota Pickup. That ranks 4th out of 8 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Toyota Pickup problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Toyota Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Toyota Pickup.
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.
Frame is extremely rusted on 1997 toyota t100 pickup. Balance of the vehicle is in excellent condition and has been very well maintained. Rusted frame has caused many of the connected parts to also rust and making basic repairs virtually impossible to fix. The suspension and braking system have…
Front windshield has had a crack in it for the last 6 months. Please provide any further information.*ak
When vehicle goes over a bump it leaves the ground. Consumer feels there is a problem with the sharks. Please provide any further information.*ak
Signal lights do not work. Consumer has to cut off people on the road to exit. Pleae provide any further information.*ak
After brakes were applied and pedal was released, master cylinder piston would not release, causing truck to continue braking, dealer replaced master cylinder even though vehicle was not under warranty at the time. *slc
Other Toyota Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Pickup | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 35 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Pickup?
Owners most often report suspension, exterior lighting, service brakes problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.