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1989 Toyota Pickup Xtracab Deluxe V6 5MT

The 1989 Toyota Pickup Xtracab Deluxe V6 5MT is a 150-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $11,808 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 150 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Pickup measures 193.1 inches long on a 121.9-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,808 ($30,948 *)
Engine
Engine Type3VZ-E 3.0L SOHC V6, fuel injected, naturally aspirated
Displacement3 L
Horsepower150 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 12-valve
Bore and Stroke87.5 x 82.0 mm
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual overdrive
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelUnleaded
Tank Capacity17.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, torsion bar, stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionSolid axle, leaf springs
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc with load-sensing proportioning valve
Rear Brake DiscDrum
Dimensions & Weight
Length193.1 in
Width66.5 in
Height61 in
Wheelbase121.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota PICKUP. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 11, 2008 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

NHTSA campaign 08E050000

Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

NHTSA campaign 06E026000

Sep 6, 2005 · STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.

Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

NHTSA campaign 05V389000

21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota PICKUP

Owner Complaints

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Toyota PICKUP (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Structure4
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Power Train3
Seat Belts3
Hydraulic2
Service Brakes2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Apr 26, 2017 · Structure, Unknown Or Other
“SHEARED CLUTCH AND BRAKE BRACKET. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.”
Feb 3, 2015 · Engine
“TRUCK HAS 186000 MILES AND OVER THE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKETS AND SEALS FOUR TIMES. BASICALLY SPENDING 3200 DOLLARS THREE TIMES AFTER THE WARRANTY WORK WAS DONE THE FIRST TIME. THIS…”
Mar 22, 2010 · Structure
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY COVERED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN…”
Apr 1, 2007 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE STALLED AT 25 MPH. AFTER TOWING TO DEALERSHIP AND WAITING OVER 7 WEEKS WAS TOLD HEAD GASKET BLOWN AND HEADS WARPED. THEN CHARGED OVER $4220.00 FOR REPAIRS ALREADY DONE. *JB”
Feb 20, 2007 · Steering
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL 05V389 RELATED TO REPLACING THE STEERING RELAY ROD. T THE CLOSEST DEALER WOULD REQUIRE HIM DRIVE FOR 3 HOURS. THE…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1989 TOYOTA PICKUP. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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