Toyota Toyota Truck Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 28, 2010 · 52 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 52 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Toyota Truck, across 7 model years (1995–2003). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (14). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2000, with 14 complaints
1995: 101995101996: 5199651997: 5199751998: 6199862000: 142000142001: 6200162003: 620036

n = 52 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Toyota Toyota Truck years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Toyota Truck year: 2000. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2000 Toyota Truck: 14 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1995 Toyota Truck: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2003 Toyota Truck: 6 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1996 Toyota Truck: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1997 Toyota Truck: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 1998 Toyota Truck: 6 complaints, 0 recalls

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 Toyota Truck problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure941
Engine and Engine Cooling650
Steering630
Seat Belts530
Service Brakes, Hydraulic541
Tires532
Power Train430
Suspension330
Equipment211
Fuel System, Other220
Vehicle Speed Control220
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Seats110
Traction Control System110

All Toyota Toyota Truck model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 Toyota Truck60—Engine and Engine Cooling
2001 Toyota Truck60—Structure
2000 Toyota Truck140—StructureFar more complaints than other years
1998 Toyota Truck60—Equipment
1997 Toyota Truck50—Seat Belts
1996 Toyota Truck50—Steering
1995 Toyota Truck100—Power TrainMore complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Toyota Toyota Truck years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (14) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Toyota Truck year. 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 Toyota Truck?

Structure, with 9 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Toyota Toyota Truck have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.