1995 Toyota T100 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“The firewall flexes when I push in the clutch pedal making the truck difficult to shift. Additionally, the start switch on the clutch pedal bracket doesn't engage with the application of normal pressure to the clutch pedal making it necessary for me to reach under the dash to start the engine. This is hazardous, because it requires I override a safety switch manually in order to start my vehicle. Approximately 1.5 years ago, I had to replace a clutch and master cylinder caused by this poorly designed and supported clutch pedal. …”

“The clutch pedal assembly/firewall fractured and made it difficult to shift the manual trans. The truck could not be placed in first gear without turning the engine off and taking all pressure off of the drivetrain. It became impossible to downshift gears when the vehicle was moving. I informed Toyota of the problem and they denied there had ever been a problem even though they redesigned a backing plate where the clutch pedal assembly attaches to the firewall. I have installed the backing plate but the firewall remains cracked. Dt”

“This bracket could only fail from defect in design or manufacture. It is the pivot point for the clutch pedal so if it breaks you cannot shift gears but will remain in gear and not be able to go to neutral. It is my opinion that the manufacturer should replace this part if it ever fails as in this case it is a failure in design. I have never seen the equivalent part fail in any vehicle regardless of mileage or abuse. The Toyota dealer stocks this item so failure can't be all that rare. This component is most likely used in Toyota tundra pickups also. …”

“While traveling over a mountain at approximately 60+ MPH, and vehicle being in overdrive, automatic transmission overheated. Temperature light came on dashboard which required consumer to take vehicle out of overdrive until transmission cooled down.”

“While driving clutch pedal bracket and the firewall broke. Dealer notified. Consumer stated there were many complaints from other consumers, and has caused financial repair issues.”