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Toyota T100Model year report

1993 Toyota T100 Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
119,910miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Toyota T100 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1993 Toyota T100. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by steering (3) and body and structure (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 119,910 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the connecting filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “1) vehicle became increasingly difficult to drive. 2) clutch pedal bracket (support sub-assy/part # - 55106-34010) cracked along with firewall weakness made vehicle undrivable. 3) replaced clutch pedal bracket. Old part is available.”

NHTSA complaint #10120618, filed 2005-05, 112,500 miles

Steering: “Pitman arm broke backing out of driveway. Arm showed corrosion 1/4 to 1/3 in diameter from apparent manufacturing defect. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770844”

NHTSA complaint #10006821, filed 2003-01, 180,857 miles

Body and structure: “Hello I own a 1993 Toyota t 100 4x4 truck . The truck only has 106000 miles on it and the entire frame, front suspension fuel lines are almost rusted out to a point where I cant even get it past inspection. The Toyota dealer near me wont offer any advice in what to do. The rust is so bad , I have holes in the frame and the bumper fell off on the highway . I have owned older trucks from other companies and have never seen rust this bad.”

NHTSA complaint #10456966, filed 2012-04

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 112,500 and 120,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–7514%75–10071%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 119,910 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 Toyota T100. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
T100 · coupe not rated1 / 1———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1993 Toyota T100 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
T100 2WD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual202622$3,050
T100 2WD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192321$3,200
T100 2WD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic162118$3,700
T100 2WD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual152017$3,950
T100 2WD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic151916$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1993 Toyota T100 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota T100

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199826100,0001—19Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199771120,0001—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1996109103,4651—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199575140,0001—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199418120,0001—16—Stable
199320119,9101—18—Stable

All Toyota T100 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Toyota T100 have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 1993 Toyota T100 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1993 Toyota T100 is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by steering with 3.

Has the 1993 Toyota T100 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1993 Toyota T100 get?

The EPA rates the 1993 Toyota T100 (T100 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Toyota T100 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 119,910 miles and the middle half falls between 112,500 and 120,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.