1998 Toyota T100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other T100 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Toyota T100. That ranks 4th out of 4 T100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (9 complaints, 35%), typically at around 140,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 26owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 | 9 | 35% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 19% | 137,925 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 15% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 12% | 86,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | 99,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 73,218 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 120,560 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 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.
Took my truck to a body shop to have dings and a few rusted spots on it repaired. The business owner and repair person put it on the rack and after examination, informed me that it was not worth the repairs, because the frame and undercarriage was too extensive and might as such cause safety…
Owned since 2003, the truck has only 140,000 miles, but my mechanic advises that frame is badly rusted and is unsafe to drive. I've learned this is a common issue and that toyota has an active recall. Rear bumper has also rusted through. I need advice on how to proceed. Vehicle is parked at my…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota t100. The contact stated that the entire frame of the vehicle had severe corrosion. The contact observed brake fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
The body to frame mount has rusted away breaking three parts of the frame. The top of the frame is the only part holding the truck together, causing a safety hazard which resulted in not being able to pass state inspection.
The truck has 98,000 miles. The frame is rusted through on the right side behind the front wheel and in front of the back wheel. The truck will not pass pa state inspection.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Toyota T100?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, seat belts problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Toyota T100?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.