Is the 1981 Toyota Pickup reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1981 Toyota Pickup has 3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: PARKING BRAKE (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1981 Toyota Pickup?

Top reported problems: PARKING BRAKE (1 complaints, avg 520,000 mi); STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS (1 complaints); TIRES (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1981 Toyota Pickup Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1981 Toyota Pickup.

< older22 years1982

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Worst 1981 Toyota Pickup Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

PARKING BRAKE

Avg mileage:520,000 mi

Crash-related:1

#21 complaints

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

#31 complaints

TIRES

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1981 Toyota Pickup.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage
PARKING BRAKE	1	1	—	520,000 mi
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	1	—	—	—
TIRES	1	—	—	—

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