Toyota T100 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 319 consumer complaints across the 6 model years of the Toyota T100 (1993–1998) that have at least 5 complaints. 1996 has the most, with 109. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (79 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All T100 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 26 | 100,000 | 1 | 34 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1997 | 71 | 120,000 | 1 | 30 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 109 | 103,465 | 1 | 27 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1995 | 75 | 140,000 | 1 | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 18 | 120,000 | 1 | 28 | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 20 | 119,910 | 1 | 26 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain79 26%
- Body and structure66 22%
- Steering34 11%
- Suspension33 11%
- Seat belts31 10%
- Brakes21 6.9%
- Engine cooling20 6.6%
- Air bags20 6.6%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1996: “I am a owner of a 1996 Toyota T100 with serious rust issues on my truck. I have been looking online and found that other owners have the same problems. There was a recall on other truck such as the tacoma. Why hasn't a recall been issued for the T100.”
NHTSA complaint #11151400, filed 2018-11, 186,000 miles1995: “While driving in my neighborhood,the airbag on the steering wheel exploded. I was hit my chest and arm. The noise was so loud that ,I have not been able to get rid of ear ringing. My wife was also in the vehicle and the smoke from explosion caused her throat to become raw.”
NHTSA complaint #10861263, filed 2016-04, 70,000 miles1997: “While making a left turn the steering wheel won't return to center upon completion of the turn. I understand there was a major safety vehicle recall for this truck however two dealers in merced and modesto, california have told me there is no safety recall. The 1995 to 1998 recall was for total loss of steering due to a broken steering rod. I bought this truck in california one year ago and we know for certain that it was originally sold in texas.”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology