1997 Toyota Tioo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tioo years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Toyota Tioo. That is the most of any Tioo model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (6 complaints, 75%), typically at around 116,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Toyota Tioo 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 | 6 | 75% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 25% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 25% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 25% | 108,671 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 112,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Toyota Tioo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Toyota Tioo.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota t-100. While having the vehicle serviced for an unrelated issue, the contact was informed that the middle portion of the frame was beginning to rust. The vehicle was not repaired and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The current and failure mileages…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota ti00. The contact stated that the under carriage and the rear brake lines were severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility. It was not disclosed if the vehicle was repaired. The mechanic stated that the failure was similar to the tundra model…
I was having my 1997 toyota t100 pick up worked on. They put it on the lift and the frame was so rusted that it gave way, and the truck bent in half from its own weight. I called toyota directly and they told me they were sorry and that's it. Thank god it didn't fail while we were driving it. *tr
Original owner, 112,000 miles, no accidents, mechanically sound. Frame rust through at front crossmember. Total failure causing front steering and stabilizer arms to be not connected to frame. Vehicle can not be driven or front wheels will fall off. Searched the internet and found toyota has a "buy…
Other Toyota Tioo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 Tioo | 8 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Tioo?
Owners most often report structure, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Toyota Tioo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Toyota Tioo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tioo model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.