1997 Toyota Pickup Problems & Complaints

Average14% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Pickup at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1997 Toyota Pickup with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Pickup at the same age. The most reported problem area is the brakes (2 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).

5complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 1997 Toyota Pickup problems

  • Brakes~60,000 miles
    240%
  • Suspension~60,000 miles
    240%
  • Lights
    120%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    120%
  • Body & structure~60,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota Pickup complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Pickup. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1997 Toyota Pickup a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1997 Pickup rates average: 14% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Pickup at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Toyota Pickup?

The brakes — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components › master cylinder. Next are the suspension (2) and lights (1).

How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Pickup have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Toyota Pickup. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Pickup?

Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995. See the full Toyota Pickup years comparison.

At what mileage do 1997 Toyota Pickup problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.