Total Complaints
14 filings
TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK · model year
1991 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK
14 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1991TOYOTATOYOTA TRUCK carries 14 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 1 fatality. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1991 TOYOTA TRUCK is engine and engine cooling:engine with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components (2) and steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 51 investigation files overlapping the 1991 TOYOTA TRUCK, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
14
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20060301CrashFatalSTEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
DEATH OF SON RECALL OF VEHICLE ID #[XXX] FAULTY STEERING RELAY ROD REPLACEMENT PARENT BELIEVE DEFECT CAUSED DEATH. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL UNTIL JANUARY 26, 2006. *NM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
20060130STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V389000 ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE STEERING: ROD RELAY. THE VEHICLE IS NOT CURRENTLY HAVING THE PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THEIR LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 2/24/2006 - *NM
Mileage: 87,000
20040703CrashSEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE DRIVER SEAT BACK COLLAPSED(BACK) DURING IMPACT. I WAS THROWN THROUGH THE REAR WINDOW-HEAD FIRST.*AK
20020725VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
CONSUMER STATES FAN MOTOR SWITCH THAT CONTROLS VENT IS FAULTY. CONSUMER CAN VISIBLY SEE THAT INTERNAL SWITCH COMPONENTS ARE MELTED. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES.*JB
19981218TIRES
SET OF CRESTWOOD TIRES WORN OUT PREMATURELY.
19980220POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
DIFFERENTIAL PINION BEARING FAILED.
19980220ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
THERMOSTAT FAILED.
19980220SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED.
19980220POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED.
19971128FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL LINE RUSTED THROUGH, CAUSING FUEL TO SPRAY OUT WHILE DRIVING. *AK
19960923CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAILED. *DH
19960201ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET FAILED. *SD
19950828POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRUCK POPS OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING. TT
19950406ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. TT
Compare 1991TOYOTATOYOTA TRUCK to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1991 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK have?▼
The 1991 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK has 14 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 1 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1991 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS and STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING.
Is the 1991 TOYOTA TOYOTA TRUCK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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