1987 TOYOTA HILUX PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Steering Issues

  • Complete and sudden loss of steering due to tie rod/ball joint falling off
    
  • Vehicle prone to rollovers due to narrow wheel base and high center of gravity without power steering
    

• 2. Tire Problems

  • Firestone tire experienced tread separation, causing a crash and damage to trailer and jet ski
    
  • Tires vibrating and making noise, potentially leading to failure
    

• 3. Safety Belt Malfunction

  • Front seat belt will not release when driver presses button
    
  • Rear brakes not locking up in bad weather, only front wheels locking
    

• 4. General Maintenance

  • Concern about company responsibility to maintain safety belts in older truck
    
  • Vehicle rollover causing seat belt buckle to release and throw out back window, leading to insurance totaling the vehicle