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1992 Toyota Pick-Up problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 62 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 8.9 times the median Pick-Up year — the 1992 model ranks #3 of 23 Pick-Up years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across engine (14), body & structure (13), and brakes (7), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

62

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1992 compare to other Pick-Up years?

Pick-Up NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted110 complaints1980: 2 complaints1981: 3 complaints1982: 2 complaints1983: 2 complaints1984: 4 complaints1985: 10 complaints1986: 20 complaints1987: 9 complaints1988: 7 complaints1989: 30 complaints1990: 29 complaints1991: 37 complaints1992: 62 complaints1993: 100 complaints1994: 110 complaints1995: 52 complaints1996: 7 complaints1997: 7 complaints1998: 5 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 5 complaints2001: 7 complaints2002: 1 complaints
Pick-Up NHTSA complaints by model year, 1992 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1992 Toyota Pick-Up problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1423%
Body & Structure1321%
Brakes711%
Seat Belts610%
Fuel System58%
Steering58%
Tires & Wheels46%
Transmission23%
Other23%
Suspension23%
Speed Control12%
Electrical System12%

Does the 1992 Toyota Pick-Up have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09E025000LightingMay 11, 2009 · 42,540 units

Defect

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

08E050000LightingAugust 11, 2008 · 1,921 units

Defect

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

06E026000LightingMarch 23, 2006 · 61,944 units

Defect

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

05V389000SteeringSeptember 6, 2005 · 977,839 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.

Consequence

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CONSUMER HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED UNDER RECALL, LATER, THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BROKEN CAM, THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE HEAD GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY REPLACED WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE AND THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE COVERED THE REPAIRS, THE TIMING BELT WAS ALSO REPLACED. *SLC”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 12, 1999

“TOOK MY 1992 TOYOTA TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE WHILE ON THE LIFT THEY NOTICED THAT THE FRAME NEAR THE LEAF SPRING WAS RUSTED THROUGH. IT WAS LARGE ENOUGH TO PUT YOUR ARM THROUGH IT AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. IT IS GREAT LITTLE TRUCK OTHER THAN THIS. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THERE MAY BE A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 11, 2013

“DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHICH SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO NOTICED THE CABLE BROKE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 1, 2005 · crash

“DRIVERS SIDE BELT BUCKLE WILL HOLD , BUT IT WILL NOT RELEASE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND WILL NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM BECAUSE OF NON WARRANTY EXTENSION. *AK ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · August 1, 1995

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V389000 (STEERING: LINKAGES: ROD: RELAY: CONNECTING) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER ONLY REPLACED THE STEERING RELAY ROD BUT DID NOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · March 4, 2011

1992 Toyota Pick-Up — common questions

Is the 1992 Toyota Pick-Up reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 62 complaints put the 1992 model at #3 of 23 Pick-Up years. It is one of the Pick-Up years to avoid.

What are the most common 1992 Pick-Up problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (14 complaints), body & structure (13 complaints), brakes (7 complaints).

Does the 1992 Toyota Pick-Up have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1992 Toyota Pick-Up. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Pick-Up years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Pick-Up years to avoid are 1994, 1993, 1992, 1995, 1991, 1989. The cleanest record among Pick-Up years belongs to 2002.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.