1989 Toyota Sr5 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (2), Wheels / tires (1), Suspension (1), Transmission / drivetrain (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
08/03/2011 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP SR5. THE CONTACT PERFORMED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THERE WAS EXCESSIVE OIL ON THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 144,000.
08/12/2010 · Engine
1989 TOYOTA SR5. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH HEAD GASKET *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE ORIGINAL HEAD GASKET REPAIRED UNDER RECALL AT 90,000 MILES. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED ANOTHER RECALL WAS ISSUED ON NEW HEAD GASKET, HOWEVER TOYOTA INFORMED HIM HIS VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL REPLACEMENT. *JB
04/18/2003 · Wheels / tires
VEHICLE'S TIRES WERE DISBONDING WITHIN THE PLY IN THE RUBBER WHICH HAS CAUSED BUBBLES TO FORM IN TIRE (TIRE INFO: BRIDGESTONE, DESERT DUELER AT691, 31X10.5R15, REPLACEMENT TIRES EVEN WEAR ON ALL TIRES 41K ON TIRE). *NLM....*AK
01/08/1998 · Suspension
THE REAR END FAILED AND CAUSED BOTH REAR WHEELS TO TOTALLY LOCK-UP MAKING THE VEHICLE COME TO A SUDDEN AND VIOLENT STOP. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION.
01/26/1996 · Transmission / drivetrain
WHEN DRIVING THE BRACKET HOLDING THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL SNAPPED PREVENTING OPERATION OF THE CLUTCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT