1984 Toyota Van recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-21. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. VOLTAGE REGULATOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AMOUNT OF FLOW IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR, MAY HAVE MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT. THE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY.
What could happen:
The fix: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AT NO CHARGE.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 VAN.
- Book a repair at any authorized Toyota dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 83V133000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Summary: VOLTAGE REGULATOR WHICH CONTROLS THE AMOUNT OF FLOW IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR, MAY HAVE MANUFACTURING ERRORS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT. THE REGULATOR MAY OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY.
Consequence:
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AT NO CHARGE.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; VOLTAGE REGULATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERCHARGING CAN DAMAGE THE BATTERY AND MAY RESULT INLOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER WITHOUT WARNING. LOSS OF LIGHTS AND ENGINE IGNITIONCOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
2. Steering
What's wrong, in plain English: If steering fails you can lose control of the car. THE CENTER CONTROL ARM OF THE STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY OPERATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARKED POSITION. THE STEERING CENTER ARM MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A CRACKED STEERING CENTER ARM WILL ALLOW STEERING CONTROL, HOWEVER, IF THE STEERING ARM BREAKS, IT WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
What could happen:
The fix: REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1984 VAN.
- Book a repair at any authorized Toyota dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 86V060000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Summary: THE CENTER CONTROL ARM OF THE STEERING LINKAGE SYSTEM MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY OPERATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN PARKED POSITION. THE STEERING CENTER ARM MAY EVENTUALLY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A CRACKED STEERING CENTER ARM WILL ALLOW STEERING CONTROL, HOWEVER, IF THE STEERING ARM BREAKS, IT WOULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Consequence:
Remedy: REPLACE CENTER CONTROL ARM WITH A REDESIGNED CONTROL ARM.
Notes: SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE/CENTER ARM. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND CARGO VANS EQUIPPED WITH POWER STEERING.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Portable jump starter
- 1984 Toyota Van owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Steering (4), Engine (3), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Body / structure (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/02/2000 · Steering
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND LOST POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED.*AK UPON DIAGNOSIS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE WOODRUFF KEY OF CRANK SHAFT PULLEY FAILED RESULTING IN LOOSE NUT AND BELTS JUMPING OUT OF PULLEY GROOVES. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO ENGI…
06/05/1996 · Steering · crash
THE VAN LOST THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING. THE STEERING WHEEL CAME SPINNING ALL THE WAY AROUND. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
05/31/1995 · Brakes · crash
DURING HARD BRAKE APPLICATION BRAKES LOCKED UP, VEHICLE FISHTAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER. TT
03/09/1995 · Steering
STEERING LINKAGE CAME APART, LOSS STEERING CONTROL. TT
09/30/1994 · Body / structure
SLIDING DOOR ROLLER ASSEMBLY BROKE, PREVENTING DOOR FROM OPENING. *SKD
09/30/1994 · Engine
GASKET REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAK.
09/30/1994 · Steering
POWER STEERING BELT REPLACED.
09/30/1994 · Engine
HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED.