Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1983 Pickup.
The 1983 Toyota Pickup is a straightforward machine, its engine lubricated by a 4-quart capacity of 15W-40, 20W-40, or 20W-50 API SL oil. This model year demonstrates strong initial reliability, recording zero recalls and only two total owner complaints, with tires serving as the top complaint area. When contextualized against the model's broader complaint history from 1990 to 2002—a span that saw a peak of 105 complaints in 1994 and a low of one in 2002—the 1983 Pickup's minimal issues establish it as an exceptionally trouble-free chapter in the vehicle's lineage.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4 qt of 15W-40 / 20W-40 / 20W-50 API SL engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | ABOVE 10 degrees F |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 qt |
| Engine Oil | API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
| Transfer Case Fluid | 75W-90 · 80W-90 · GL-4 · GL-5 |
| Transfer Case Fluid Capacity | 3.4 Pints |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 1983 Toyota Pickup sits outside the available year-by-year federal record, which begins in 1990, so direct comparison to earlier models is not possible. However, the trend from 1990 onward shows complaints rising from 30 in 1990 to a peak of 105 in 1994, then dropping sharply to single digits by 1996 and remaining low through 2002. The 1983 model itself has only two total complaints (tires and wheels) and zero crash or fire complaints in the data provided, which is far lower than any year in the 1990–1995 period. Because the 1983 predates the high-complaint arc and its own reported issues are minimal, the data suggests it is a relatively trouble-free year—though recall information for 1983 is absent from this record. **Takeaway: This is a good year to buy, provided you verify the vehicle’s condition independently, as the federal data shows no significant safety or reliability red flags for the 1983 model.**
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… |
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4 qt of ABOVE 10 degrees F 15W-40, 20W-40 OR 20W-50 API SL, ABOVE -10 degrees F 10W-30, 10W-40 OR 10W-50 API SL, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API SL, per the factory manual.
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