1986 Toyota pickup
JT4RN55D5G0229401
Vehicle history report for the 1986 Toyota pickup (VIN JT4RN55D5G0229401). White. Title: Clean. 161,773 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN JT4RN55D5G0229401
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 1986 toyota pickup.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Toyota pickup, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 18
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1986 Toyota pickup.
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 1986 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated that he had signed a limited warranty rust protection with the Ziebart company. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to get the shocks replaced and the technician working on the vehicle refused to continue working on the vehicle due to extreme corrosion on the rear passenger’s side of the …
NHTSA ODI #11554234TIRES
THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA TRUCK WITH A HAUL MASTER (YEAR UNKNOWN) UTILITY TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS EQUIPPED WITH INNOVA ULTRA RUNNER TIRES, SIZE: 5.3/12. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V638000 (TIRES) HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE …
NHTSA ODI #11065265TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA LONG BED 1/2 TON, EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK TIRE LINE RADIAL TIRES, SIZE, P215-75-R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO TIRES EXHIBITED BLISTERS AND BUBBLES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10551513SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE FIREHAWKS R4S TIRES,SIZE 30 9.5/R15TL (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE SLOWED DOWN AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE FRONT DRI…
NHTSA ODI #10255040TIRES
FRONT RIGHT TIRE MOUNTED ON A TOYOTA PICKUP 1986 TRUCK EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN VEHICLE. TIRE WAS AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 32,982 MILES, TIRE SIZE P225/60R15 AND DOT #VDUPF20489. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10117833STEERING
(1) DRIVING IN TOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY. (2) COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BEFORE A COLLISION OCCURRED. THE STEERING CENTER LINK DISCONNECTED FROM THE PITMAN ARM. IT HAD PULLED OUT OF THE JOINT. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION OR DAMAGE. THE SOCKET WAS WELL LUBRICATED. THE BALL AND…
NHTSA ODI #10088277TIRES
FIRESTONE ATX TIRE SEPARATION ON A P225/75R15 WITH A 1994 MFG DATE CODE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10026017TIRES
TIRE TREAD UNRAVELED WITH OUT WARNING AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. SLID INTO A DEEP DITCH. THE TIRE CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE REAR SIDE OF THE CAR.*AK
Crash · NHTSA ODI #765209+ 10 more complaints on record.
