1997 Toyota Toyota Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 6, 2007 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Toyota Truck years
Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Toyota Toyota Truck. That ranks 6th out of 7 Toyota Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 crash. 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 1997 Toyota Toyota Truck problems

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

Seat Belts2
Tires2 · ~112,000 mi
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seat Belts240%———
Tires240%112,000——
Suspension120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 1 complaints
1998: 1199812000: 1200012004: 1200412006: 1200612007: 120071

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Toyota Toyota Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Toyota Toyota Truck.

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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.

1997 toyota tacoma driver's side seat belt is does not work.

Seat Belts · received Jun 6, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10192526

My 97 4 runner v6 (3.4l)was diagnosed with vibration at high speed approximately +60 mph and local quality toyota dealer at city of corona suggest for tires balancing and rotate. I agreed to pay for and it turned out the bill was $ 289.00 and the same problem still existed. I had contact with owner…

Suspension · received Dec 12, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10175918

I was driving a 1997 toyota tacoma going about 65 mph on i-45 north in houston texas when i had a tire blowout just before the airline exit. I lost control of my truck smashing into the concrete barricade on the freeway and doing a complete 360 circle on the freeway, luckily i didn't hit any one…

Tires · received Oct 31, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10098046

Tire blew out losing its tread and shredded the whole thing. I hope it is recalled before another tragedy.( dot number: w2hy tire size: p215/70r14 )

Tires · received Aug 25, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 729095

No summary.

Seat Belts · received Dec 22, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 701526

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Toyota Truck?

Owners most often report seat belts, tires, suspension problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Toyota Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Toyota Toyota Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Toyota Truck model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.