1995 Toyota T100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T100 years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Toyota T100. That ranks 2nd out of 4 T100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (22 complaints, 29%), typically at around 95,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 75owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Toyota T100 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 22 | 29% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 20% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 12% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 7% | 232,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 5% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 5% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 5% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% | 203,856 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 175,712 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 175,712 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Toyota T100 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod.
Risk: If the vehicle is continued to be operated in this condition, the relay rod may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began october 5, 2005. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Clutch pedal bracket/firewall (PE02039) — opened Apr 1, 2002, closed Jul 30, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1995 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, the driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed. The air bag warning light had illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the…
Within about 30 seconds of pulling out of my driveway on a dead end street, and thus driving very slowly, the driver's side airbag suddenly exploded. Thankfully there was no one else on the road and I wasn't going at a high speed. The airbag hit me in the face, knocking off my glasses and producing…
A-arm suspension is very rusty with holes rusted through lower a-arms. Have been told by mechanics that it is not safe to drive without replacement. This has taken place over time. No breakage at this time.
I got into my vehicle and turned the key. The airbag exploded in my face. The vehicle was parked and completely still. The emergency brake was on and it was not in gear. The impact of the explosion caused mild injuries. I tried to work with toyota on this problem but they were unhelpful. I cut the…
While driving up the road my driver's airbag suddenly deployed for no reason. Have read on the internet that this has happened to many others and that humidity could affect the sensors on the airbag system. This was a humid day, i was driving on a newly paved, smooth two lane road and had not…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Toyota T100?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Toyota T100?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Toyota T100 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other T100 model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.