1997 Toyota T100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T100 years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Toyota T100. That ranks 3rd out of 4 T100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (23 complaints, 32%), typically at around 133,836 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 71owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 23 | 32% | 133,836 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 25% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 13 | 18% | 92,663 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 13% | 62,001 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 13% | 211,974 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 127,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 45,010 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 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 1997 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while performing an oil change on the vehicle, he noticed the sub-frame was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota t100. The contact, a mechanic, noticed that the frame had extensive rust corrosion, and fractured without warning. The vehicle was to be repaired by the mechanic the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000. Updated…
Cruise control accelerates when engaged (65mph up to 90 mph). Had to hit brakes really hard to completely a near stop. Did various times and now not using it. I understanding this was an issue on 1996 t100 and there was a recall. Bought this as certified preowned toyota in 1999. Only 120,000 miles…
Severly bad frame rot holes! By the control arms and was told that the frame can snap at any given moment i cant tow anything with the truck anymore for the fact that the back half the frame is also rotted away to wear if i put a trailer on it the frame will probably snap no were on the frame is…
Took truck to repair shop for exhaust repair. Technician found the frame to be rusted badly with holes through the frame. Told me that i need to have this looked at by a toyota dealer because there should be a recall because it could get dangerous. He also pointed out rust on brake lines and other…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota T100?
Owners most often report structure, power train, steering problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota T100?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.