1997 Toyota T100 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 25%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Toyota T100, 25% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle developed fuel leak discovered during inspection due to severe corrosion. Toyota failed to make repairs despite being covered by a federal emissions warranty enhancement. Severe rust of frame identified. Now shifter not working due to further corrosion. Letters to Toyota have been fruitless. Internet full of similar problems with these vehicles. Similar age tundra and tachomas recalled for the same problem. The t-100's are a serious threat to public safety and problem should be addressed by NHTSA as Toyota is not taking appropriate actions despite numerous complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10451047, filed 2012-03, 120,000 miles“Clutch bracket (mounted inside passenger compartment on firewall behind clutch pedal) cracked. Cracked bracket deforms when clutch pedal is pressed, keeping clutch from disengaging completely.”
NHTSA complaint #10143615, filed 2005-11, 60,000 miles“Truck became difficult to shift and would lock up in first ear or reverse. Discovered that the clutch pedal bracket was cracked, and warped and the firewall had also cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #10114759, filed 2005-03, 160,000 miles“The consumer had a problem with the vehicle going into first gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the clutch pedal bracket. Please describe further.”
NHTSA complaint #10040125, filed 2003-09, 70,000 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 2015-03Related service bulletins
- 10109404Oct 16, 2014TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle…
- 10109492Sep 30, 2014TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or…
- 10132084Oct 1, 2013The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Toyota T100
23 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
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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