1996 Toyota Toyota Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 11, 2004 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Toyota Truck years
Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Toyota Toyota Truck. That ranks 6th out of 7 Toyota Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Toyota Toyota Truck problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Seat Belts1
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering240%———
Engine and Engine Cooling120%———
Seat Belts120%———
Suspension120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1997, with 3 complaints
1997: 3199731998: 1199812004: 120041

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Toyota Toyota Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Toyota Toyota Truck.

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.

Failure of steering relay rod. Second verified occurrence of this extreme safety related failure. Both failures at slow speed in parking lot. Toyota 1996 t100 pick up truck. Vin #[xxx] and also vin [xxx]. Inquiry from local dealer was ignored. Failure of this control rod causes complete loss of…

Steering · received Mar 11, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10061896

Both rear leaf springs broke, resulting in control lost.

Suspension · received Jun 16, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 536916

Power steering unit/pump shaft failed.

Steering · received Nov 4, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 604930

Seat belt failed.

Seat Belts · received Sep 8, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 603853

Head gasket leaks.

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 19, 1997 · NHTSA complaint 602569

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Toyota Toyota Truck?

Owners most often report steering, engine and engine cooling, seat belts problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Toyota Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Toyota Toyota Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Toyota Truck model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.