Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Pickup.
The 1982 Toyota Pickup enters its model's reference record with one of the lightest reliability footprints on file: just 2 total owner complaints, zero recalls, and a single complaint area — power train — accounting for the full count. Plotted against the broader complaint history tracked from 1990 to 2002, the 1982 sits well below the peak of 105 complaints logged in 1994 and aligns with the low end of the curve, where 2002 recorded just 1 complaint. For a researcher mapping the model's reliability arc, that contrast — a near-silent 1982 framed against a mid-1990s swell and a later return to near-silence — is the clearest story the headline numbers tell.
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Pickup of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Regular Cab 2.2L I-4 | 14.30 sec | 19.80 sec | 90 hp | 4x4 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 1982 model sits at the very beginning of a generation that saw a steep rise in federal complaints from the early 1990s onward—complaints climb from 30 in 1990 to a peak of 105 in 1994—while recalls remain modest (3‑4 per year) and investigations are absent throughout. After 1995 the trend reverses sharply, with complaints plummeting to single‑digit levels (7 in 1996 and 1–7 thereafter) and recalls dropping to zero after 1996. The 1982 pickup’s own record shows only two complaint categories (Power Train and Suspension, each with a single report) and no crash or fire complaints, indicating it falls well before the high‑complaint arc of the early‑1990s. This positioning suggests the 1982 year is historically low‑risk relative to the later surge, making it a comparatively safe choice for a used purchase.
All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 15 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB003220 | 2023-08-17 | Air Bags | TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or… |
| Toyota PRO19-02 | 2022-01-12 | Tires | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all… |
| T-SB-0032-20 Rev | 2021-02-03 | Equipment | TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or… |
| T-SB-0304-17 Obs | 2020-04-07 | Equipment | TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see… |
| T-SB-0032-20 | 2020-04-06 | Equipment | TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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