1989 TOYOTA HILUX PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Cooling System/Engine Overheating:

  • Coolant and water leaking, engine head gasket needed to be replaced
    
  • Engine head gaskets blew while driving, no prior warning
    

• 2. Brake System:

  • No brakes, right rear brake line dripping fluid, frame rusted through
    
  • Master cylinders failure on the brakes system, causing pedal to go to floor
    

• 3. Clutch/Transmission:

  • Bracket broke holding clutch and brake pedal, causing inability to shift gears
    
  • Clutch and bearing failed
    
  • Clutch failed and bracket snapped while driving
    
  • Sheared clutch and brake bracket while vehicle in motion
    

• 4. Seat Belt:

  • Driver side seat belt sticks, takes 15-20 minutes to get it loose
    
  • Seat belt does not retract properly and gets dirty when left out of track
    

• 5. Steering:

  • Recall related to replacing steering relay rod, parts not available locally
    
  • Throttle stuck in open position when cruise control applied, almost causing accident
    

• 6. Rust Issues:

  • Problems concerning rusted frame of 1989 Toyota Pickup
    
  • Frame severely covered in rust, no diagnosis made yet
    

• 7. Other Mechanical Issues:

  • Engine continually makes noise after repair of recall component
    
  • Exhaust manifold warped
    
  • Heater hose on top of engine had a hole
    
  • Wheel lug nuts over-torqued on aluminum wheels, causing breakage
    
  • Water pump, timing belt, and engine belts failed
    
  • Vehicle stalling due to head gasket failure, prior to recall notice
    
  • Vehicle stalled at 25 mph, head gasket blown and heads warped after towing to dealership
    

• 8. Accident Related:

  • Attempted pass in no pass zone leading to head-on collision, passengers injured