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Toyota T100Model year report

1998 Toyota T100 Problems

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
100,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 2.7L 4-cyl RWD · 17 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Toyota T100 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 1998 Toyota T100. The part named most often is body and structure, with 9 complaints (35% of the total), followed by suspension (5) and seat belts (4). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 6% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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

Body and structure: “I have a 1998 Toyota T100 with 143k miles on it. The frame is now broke under the bed near the front leaf spring shackle, beside a bed mount. The other side is also cracked bad and is about to break. I also noticed the cross-member that the carrier bearing attaches too is also cracked on one side and all but cracked on the other side. I called Toyota because I know they are doing the tacomas around the same year as well as the tundras. Toyota said that there is no recall or anything they can do. …”

NHTSA complaint #10745043, filed 2015-07, 143,120 miles

Suspension: “Took my truck to a body shop to have dings and a few rusted spots on it repaired. The business owner and repair person put it on the rack and after examination, informed me that it was not worth the repairs, because the frame and undercarriage was too extensive and might as such cause safety issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11545062, filed 2023-09

Seat belts: “We have a Toyota t-100 sr 5, extend cab 4x4 truck. We have been having problems with the driver's side seat belt. The belt will not lock in place and is loose. I have asked at dealers and I am told they are not aware of any safety warranty. We had a vehicle that was less than 10 years old and it had a seat belt problem. The dealer was required by law to replace the seat belt. I cannot find any information on this issue. Safety devices are under warranty for 10 years (by law). I need your assistance on this matter. Thank you. Have a good day. …”

NHTSA complaint #10030608, filed 2003-08, 100,000 miles

Brakes: “Calipers on the brakes of Toyota T100 pickup trucks lockup causing irrepairable damage to brake pads and rotors. This necessitates replacement of the brake assembly and rotor-hub parts and significant labor cost ($931). This has happened twice in less than 18 months on my 1998 T100. When I prompted the dealership to pay for materials the second time, they told me it happens all the time with T100, tundra and tacomas. …”

NHTSA complaint #10110521, filed 2005-02, 118,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

6% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 86,700 and 137,925 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1998 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-cyl4-speed automatic172119$3,550
T100 2WD2.7L 4-cyl5-speed manual172219$3,550
T100 2WD3.4L 6-cyl4-speed automatic161917$3,950
T100 2WD3.4L 6-cyl5-speed manual151917$3,950
T100 4WD3.4L 6-cyl5-speed manual151816$4,200
T100 4WD3.4L 6-cyl4-speed automatic141615$4,450

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 1998 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. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 34 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 1998 Toyota T100 have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 1998 Toyota T100 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1998 Toyota T100 is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 9 complaints (35% of the total), followed by suspension with 5.

Has the 1998 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 1998 Toyota T100 get?

The EPA rates the 1998 Toyota T100 (T100 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Toyota T100 reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 86,700 and 137,925 miles; 6% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. 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.