1997 Toyota Prerunner Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Prerunner years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Toyota Prerunner. That ranks 4th out of 5 Prerunner model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 75,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 Prerunner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 103,477 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 33% | 18,502 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Toyota Prerunner recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Toyota Prerunner.
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.
THE WRANGLER AT/D2 I PURCHASED YESTERDAY AT SAMS CLUB MAY HAVE A FACTORY DEFECT. I BOUGHT A PAIR OF LT265/75/R16. IT ALREADY HAD THIS SIZE OF TIRES WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED 7 YEARS AGO. THE TECHNICIAN AT THE STORE SAID HE WAS NOT ALLOWED TO INSTALL THEM BECAUSE MY SUV SHOULD HAVE 265/70/16…
Rear axle seals on vehicle need replacing. Has lead to damage of rear brakes and rotors that will in turn need to be replaced. Why is this not a recall or some bulletin to owners as this could be a dangerous equipment failure? Car has 75k miles and very well maintained, no off road use. *nm
Consumer took vehicle for inspection and was told that there were no rear brakes. There was a seal failure in rear axle brakes. Repairs were made, but currently rear brakes malfunctioned again. *ak
Other Toyota Prerunner years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Prerunner | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Prerunner | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Prerunner | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 Prerunner | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Prerunner?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, tires problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Prerunner?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Toyota Prerunner a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Prerunner model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.