Toyota T100 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 281 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Toyota T100, across 4 model years (1995–1998). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (109). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Toyota T100 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No T100 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1996 T100: 109 complaints, 1 recall
- 1995 T100: 75 complaints, 1 recall
- 1997 T100: 71 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota T100 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 32 | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 29 | 4 | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 28 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Toyota T100 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 T100 | 26 | 1 | — | Structure | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 T100 | 71 | 1 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 T100 | 109 | 1 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 T100 | 75 | 1 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota T100 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (109), 1995 (75), 1997 (71). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota T100?
Power Train, with 69 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota T100 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.