1992 TOYOTA HILUX PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Frame rust/corrosion issues:

  • 1992 Toyota frame is rusted through near the passenger side leaf spring, causing potential shifting and jumping off the frame
    
  • Complete cracking of the frame discovered on the left side during tire installation, metal flaking in hand for almost 18 inches
    
  • Left upper control arm frame mount broken off after hitting a bump
    
  • Extensive and severe frame corrosion leading to refusal of service for parking brake replacement, sides of frame members completely rusted through
    
  • Code 05V389000 steering recall, dealer only replaced steering relay rod, refused to complete recall service
    

• 2. Brake issues:

  • Accelerator pedal sticks when coming to a complete stop
    
  • Front brake rotors warped, needed cutting down and replacing multiple times
    
  • Engine shut down due to overheating, engine replaced, problem persists
    
  • Brake and fuel lines suffering accelerated rate of corrosion, leaking and failing
    

• 3. Head gasket failures:

  • Head gasket failed causing engine to die, engine replaced
    
  • Head gasket replaced under recall, later failed again suddenly while driving, causing towing
    
  • Head gasket failure leading to engine damage, repeated failures not covered by Toyota
    

• 4. Other issues:

  • Air intake valve low, causing engine damage when driven through water
    
  • Shoulder belt locks up preventing driver from turning to look over shoulder
    
  • Vehicular rollover after hitting embankment
    
  • Loud noise from front of vehicle, passenger front tire tread separating
    
  • Engine shutting down while driving at any speed, requiring clutch depression to restart
    
  • Passenger front wheel separation from axle assembly
    
  • Non-catastrophic belt separation on tire
    

• 5. Seat belt issues:

  • Driver and passenger side seat belts do not retract
    
  • Driver's shoulder belt locks up while driving
    
  • Driver's seat belt buckle will hold but not release
    
  • Passenger's 3-point restraint (retractor) failed