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BrakesPart report

1997 Toyota Tioo Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
77,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Toyota Tioo, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 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.

“My 1997 Toyota t100 p/u, locks up the rear brakes when accelerating then when sudden stopping is needed the rear brakes go full force and front brakes assist little to none. I suspect faulty weight sensor at rear axle. Already replaced master brake cylinder.”

NHTSA complaint #10242178, filed 2008-09, 53,000 miles

“The contact owns a 1997 Toyota ti00. The contact stated that the under carriage and the rear brake lines were severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility. It was not disclosed if the vehicle was repaired. The mechanic stated that the failure was similar to the tundra model vehicles. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 102,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10339310, filed 2010-06, 102,000 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997225%

Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Tioo

Body and structure
6 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Toyota Tioo

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology