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Toyota T100Model year report

1994 Toyota T100 Problems

Complaints
18filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
120,000miles, 5 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
16 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Toyota T100 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1994 Toyota T100. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (22% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and air bags (3). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 120,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 28 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 3 technical service bulletins 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

Engine cooling: “The vehicle was recalled due to faulty head gaskets, had them replaced by dealer in 1998 and at that time the dealer stated Toyota knew there was a problem with engine. The head gasket has again blown and I had to pay for this second repair from my own pocket. I want to know why Toyota, knowing the problem with the engine, won't repair it a second time...or if they will reimburse me the money I had to put out (1,300 dollars) for repairs and car rental.”

NHTSA complaint #751804, filed 2001-09

Transmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle would not start. Shift lever in first gear, clutch pedal fully depressed and clutch bypass switch engaged. Vehicle lurched forward approximately one foot while turning key nearly ramming into the side of another vehicle parked directly in front of disabled vehicle. Visual inspection of clutch pedal support assembly, Toyota p/n 107-34010, revealed two metal fatigue cracks in the support, one approximately one and one half inches long and the other approximately one half an inch long in the heat zone of one spot welded area. …”

NHTSA complaint #10619467, filed 2014-08, 131,171 miles

Air bags: “Had parked & left vehicle. Return & started vehicle. The air bag light came on. After arriving home, air bag light was still on. Took vehicle to dealer & informed the sensors were gone & was not covered under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #836504, filed 1999-04

Steering: “Toyota refuses to accept our complaint about our 1994 Toyota t-100. Toyota refuses to acknowledge 05v389000 as a valid source for a complaint. Toyota states that there is no recall for our vehicle. We never received any notice from Toyota of a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10263654, filed 2009-03, 70,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 106,000 and 131,171 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5020%50–750%75–10060%100–15020%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 120,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

1996199920014200320092014
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 1994 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 rated4 / 4———

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 1994 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 2WD2.7L 4-cyl5-speed manual182320$3,350
T100 2WD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic151816$4,200
T100 2WD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual152016$4,200
T100 4WD3.0L 6-cyl5-speed manual141715$4,450
T100 4WD3.0L 6-cyl4-speed automatic131614$4,800

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 1994 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. 28 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 28 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 1994 Toyota T100 have?

NHTSA recorded 18 consumer complaints for the 1994 Toyota T100 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 Toyota T100 is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (22% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 1994 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 1994 Toyota T100 get?

The EPA rates the 1994 Toyota T100 (T100 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 15 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 Toyota T100 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 120,000 miles and the middle half falls between 106,000 and 131,171 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.