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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1997 Toyota Tioo Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
107,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Toyota Tioo, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 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.

“Came to stop light engaged clutch went through firewall leaving me unable to drive. My mechanic welded it . Just recently found that front end support under radiator is rusted along with motor mounts. I have had this truck since 1997 new, leased it for 3 years then bought it out right. While under lease agreement it was serviced by dealer. I have not received any recalls what so ever on this truck. There are now 169000 miles on this truck. The motor is still in good shape and was looking for several more years driving.... Is there anything Toyota is liable for? …”

NHTSA complaint #10597687, filed 2014-06, 130,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997225%
1995113%

Other parts of the 1997 Toyota Tioo

Body and structure
6 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
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