1996 Toyota T100 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,735miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Toyota T100, 6% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,735 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the cruise control is set at a certain speed it increases the speed on its own. This vehicle is not included in the cruise control NHTSA recall campaign 96e001000.”
NHTSA complaint #10115290, filed 2005-03, 63,470 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Toyota T100. The contact stated the cruise control was set to 70 MPH when the vehicle abnormally accelerated to 78 MPH. The contact was able to shut off the cruise control. When the cruise control was set, the speed would sporadically fluctuate between speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times with concerns of the failure. The dealer made repairs that were unknown to the contact. The failure continued to recur. …”
NHTSA complaint #10345834, filed 2010-07, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Toyota T100. The contact was driving down an incline approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions and the cruise control system engaged. Suddenly, there was an unintended vehicle acceleration above the set speed. The brake pedal required greater force. In addition, the vehicles stopping distance was increased when the brakes were applied. There were no prior warnings. The failures occurred intermittently. The authorized dealer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10281595, filed 2009-08, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 1996 Toyota T100. The contact stated that the cruise control system failed to hold the intended speed and accelerated above it. Unintended acceleration could increase the potential for a vehicle crash. He notified the manufacturer in reference to recall# 96e001000, vehicle speed control. He was advised that since his VIN was excluded, he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 155,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283665, filed 2009-09, 90,000 miles“While driving at 55 MPH consumer noticed that the vehicle had suddenly started to accelerate on its own. When brakes were applied they did not respond. Vehicle was slowed down, but would not come to a stop. To bring vehicle under control, consumer placed transmission gear into neutral. Dealer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #853765, filed 1999-12Related service bulletins
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Toyota T100
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Toyota T100
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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