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Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Tires. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Parking Brake. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
9 reports
100,000 miles · Oct 12, 2021
Wheels
The contact owns a 1985 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle began emitting a noise coming from the rear axle. The contact was able to pull over and noticed that 3/4 lug nuts had sheared off. The contact drove to a local mechanic where it was repaired but continues to experience t…
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The contact owns a 1985 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle began emitting a noise coming from the rear axle. The contact was able to pull over and noticed that 3/4 lug nuts had sheared off. The contact drove to a local mechanic where it was repaired but continues to experience the same failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V129000 (WHEELS) however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #11436501
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2012
TiresCrash
1985 TOYOTA 4X4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ACCIDENT AND SNOW TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE OTHER DETAILED INFORMATION, SUCH AS CRASH TEST, DEFECTS AND STATISTICS INFORMATION.
NHTSA ODI #10477863
Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 2000
Parking BrakeStructure
EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS REPAIRED. CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE, AFTER INSPECTION THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THE TRUCK WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED BADLY ESPECIALLY IN THE RIGHT REAR SECTION WHERE THE REAR SPRINGS ARE SHACKLED TO THE FRAME. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #874935
Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 2000
Parking Brake
BELLCRANK AND BRACKET FROZEN RENDERING PARKING BRAKE INOPERATIVE. DISSIMILAR METALS WITH HEAVY CORROSION OF COMPONENTS AT CONTACT AREA IN EVIDENCE.
NHTSA ODI #732371
Mileage unknown · Aug 18, 1998
Suspension
REAR AXLE BROKE CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT).
NHTSA ODI #539048
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 1996
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
UPON PLACING INTO REVERSE GEAR EXPEIENCED ENGINE SURGE, THEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, OVERPOWERING BRAKES, FINALLY HIT AN OTHER RV DUE TO THOTTLE STICKING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #802637
Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 1996
TiresCrash
VEHICLE MODIFIED WITH LARGER TIRES WHICH, CAUSED DEATH WHEN VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER DUE TO THE CHANGE IN THE CENTER OF GRAVITY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SD
NHTSA ODI #500812
Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 1995
Tires
ATLAS TIRES WEAR ON INSIDE OF TIRE. *DSH
NHTSA ODI #501515
Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 1995
SteeringCrashInjury
VEHICLE LOST CONTROL/ROLLOVER, RESULTING IN INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD
NHTSA ODI #489631
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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