1997 Toyota T100 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 13%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 211,974miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Toyota T100, 13% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 211,974 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.
“Renewed my registration sept 18 2012, but the frame didn't pass inspection, too many holes and thin walls on the frame. All of the framework just falling apart, rest of the truck, drive train just fine. If the clothe seat, which has never been covered had to pass inspection, it would easily! Dirty, but no holes or rips. How utterly ridiculous is that? Tried 3 times to get someone from Toyota to talk about it, but they just play real stupid and say they don,t know anything about the frames rotting on the T100's and can't help me. Can and will take pictures.”
NHTSA complaint #10500169, filed 2013-02, 250,129 miles“Took truck to repair shop for exhaust repair. Technician found the frame to be rusted badly with holes through the frame. Told me that I need to have this looked at by a Toyota dealer because there should be a recall because it could get dangerous. He also pointed out rust on brake lines and other suspension parts that needed replaced soon.”
NHTSA complaint #10692640, filed 2015-03“Mechanically this truck is very sound, but the frame and many parts are rusting excessively. When I first bought the truck I had it undercoated. This didn't last long and I've had to replace the control arms, the load sensing proportioning valve and was recently told that I am at risk of not being inspected in july due to the rust on the frame. The vehicle only has 153,000 miles on it and it should still run strong, but the frame may make it impossible to get my value out of the vehicle. I feel like I wasted my money on a Toyota product that used to have a good reputation.”
NHTSA complaint #10459958, filed 2012-05“The contact owns a 1997 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH the front lower control arm broke in half. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who stated it was rusty and corroded and the vehicle was inoperable. They will not repair the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 173,818.”
NHTSA complaint #10481570, filed 2012-10, 173,818 miles“While driving at 35 MPH consumer experiences problems with vehicle vibration. Also, there is a leakage and the consumer doesn't know where the leakage is coming from. When picking up speed the vehicle starts to vibrate, and the vehicle is having problems with the weight of carrying consumer .”
NHTSA complaint #829158, filed 1998-10Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Toyota T100
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Toyota T100
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.
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