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1997 Toyota T100 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

71 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

120,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1997 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 35 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 71 complaints (16.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Steering behavior	10	14.1%
Braking behavior	9	12.7%
Fuel system concerns	2	2.8%
Transmission and shifting	1	1.4%
Engine operation	1	1.4%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Structure:Body

Power Train

Structure:Frame And Members

Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)

Suspension

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Fuel System, Gasoline

Component breakdown data
Category	Count
Structure:Body	12
Power Train	8
Structure:Frame And Members	7
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)	5
Suspension	5
Power Train:Clutch Assembly	4
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	3

Structure:Body: 12; Power Train: 8; Structure:Frame And Members: 7; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 5; Suspension: 5; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 12

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 36 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

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1997: 4; 1998: 7; 1999: 3; 2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2002: 8; 2003: 3; 2004: 5; 2005: 5; 2006: 1; 2007: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 7; 2011: 1; 2012: 7; 2013: 4; 2014: 4; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2022: 1

Pattern summary

Structure:Body leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10013887 · 2003-04-03 (April 3, 2003)

I HAVE A 1997 TOYOTA T-100 4X4 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK. THE CENTER DRAG LINK IN THE STEERING FAILED. I AM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER AND HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF METAL FATIQUE, FABRICATION DEFECTS, ETC. THE CASTING APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. THIS COMPONENT HAS NEVER BEEN ABNORMALLY STRESSED TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. THE RESULT OF THE FAILURE LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL TURNING FREELY WITHOUT CHANGING THE DIRECTION THAT THE WHEELS WERE POINTED. THE FAILURE ACTUALLY OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT, THEREFORE THERE WAS NOT ADDITIONAL…

Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10013887 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10052988 · 2004-01-12 (January 12, 2004)

THE CENTRAL STEERING LINKAGE THAT CONNECTS THE TIE RODS WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS DEFECT RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. FORTUNATELY THE STEERING LINKAGE ROD FAILED AS I TURNED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I SAVED THE ROD FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS IF YOU WISH TO RETRIEVE THE ROD. THE AUTO SHOP THAT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HAD NOT SEEN THIS DEFECT, AND IT APPEARED THAT THE ROD WAS MANUFACTURED ABOUT 80% SEPARATED. DESPITE THIS, IT REQUIRED ALMOST 6 YEARS FOR THE ROD TO FRACTURE. THE 80% THAT WAS NOT SOLID WAS NEVER COMPLETELY FORMED. MINUTES BEFORE THE FAILURE …

Owner-reported narrative. 92,663 miles reported. Look up ODI 10052988 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10103630 · 2005-01-05 (January 5, 2005)

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND THEN LOSS STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE TIE ROD BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT TIE ROD BROKE. CONSUMER HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS.*AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE STEERING ROD BROKE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CAST IRON ROD BROKE JUST ABOVE THE BRAKE. *TC

Owner-reported narrative. 45,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10103630 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10175889 · 2006-12-12 (December 12, 2006)

ON MY 1997 TOYOTA T100 PICK UP, I REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HOSES -THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, THE MASTER CYLINDER IS A SINGLE CYLINDER FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS, WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE SEPARATE CUPS FOR THE FRONT AND BACK WHEELS, MY WIFE'S 07 CAMRY ALSO HAS A SINGLE MASTER CYLINDER FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10175889 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10370554 · 2010-12-14 (December 14, 2010)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AT THE FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, THE FRAME, FRONT BUMPER, THE A-FRAMES, BED-HOLDER AND REAR AXLE HOUSING. THE FUEL LINES WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/18/11 *BF UPDATED 12/01/2011 *LN

Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10370554 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10451047 · 2012-03-10 (March 10, 2012)

VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE…

Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10081126 · 2004-07-15 (July 15, 2004)

HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. CLUTCH SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. ONE MAJOR CRACK. REPLACE BRACKET... *LA

Owner-reported narrative. 151,980 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081126 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10072012 · 2004-05-03 (May 3, 2004)

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE THAN ON ONE OCCASION. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10072012 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

71 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

49.3%Usable mileage35 / 71 records

93.0%Valid incident date66 / 71 records

100.0%Valid filing date71 / 71 records

93.0%Ordered incident and filing dates66 / 71 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
Structure:Body	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	15.0% ODI 10456966 HELLO I OWN A 1993 TOYOTA T 100 4X4 TRUCK . THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 106000 MILES ON IT AND THE ENTIRE FRAME, FRONT SUSPENSION FUEL LINES ARE ALMOST RUSTED OUT TO A POINT WHERE I CANT EVEN GET IT PAST INSPECTION. THE TOYOTA DEALER NEAR ME WONT OFFER ANY ADVICE IN WHAT TO DO. THE RUST IS SO BAD , I HAVE HOLES IN THE FRAME AND THE BUMPER FELL OFF ON THE HIGHWAY . I HAVE OWNED OLDER TRUCKS FROM OTHER COMPANIES AND HAVE NEVER SEEN RUST THIS BAD. *JS Look up ODI 10456966 at NHTSA ↗	211.1% ODI 10449682 · 120,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC NOTICED EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FRAME RUST AND THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. … Look up ODI 10449682 at NHTSA ↗	34.0% ODI 10542850 · 130,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC THEN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. Look up ODI 10542850 at NHTSA ↗	1110.1% ODI 10242179 · 74,000 mi MY 1996 TOYOTA T100 FIRE WALL UNDER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED AND CRACKED FROM FATIGUE. DISTANCE OF CLUTCH TRAVEL WAS INADEQUATE TO DISENGAGE. REPLACED CLUTCH FOR NO REASON. *TR Look up ODI 10242179 at NHTSA ↗	1216.9% ODI 10437331 · 100,174 mi THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AND HAS BECOME UNSAFE, JUST LIKE THE TACOMA AND TUNDRA. I HAD THE FRAME INSPECTED BY TOYOTA, THEY AGREED "FRAME PERCH IS ROTTED". *TR Look up ODI 10437331 at NHTSA ↗	623.1% ODI 10544356 · 137,925 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE SPECIALIST ADVISED HIM THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR FRAME SPRINGS MOUNT WERE SEVERELY CORRODED AND EXHIBITED HOLES. THE TIRE SPECIALIST ADVISED THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,925. Look up ODI 10544356 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	420.0% ODI 10120618 · 112,500 mi 1) VEHICLE BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. 2) CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET (SUPPORT SUB-ASSY/PART # - 55106-34010) CRACKED ALONG WITH FIREWALL WEAKNESS MADE VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. 3) REPLACED CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10120618 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	79.3% ODI 10039945 WHILE DRIVING CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET AND THE FIREWALL BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS, AND HAS CAUSED FINANCIAL REPAIR ISSUES.*AK Look up ODI 10039945 at NHTSA ↗	109.2% ODI 10047352 · 165,000 mi CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET CRACKED, CAUSING THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO COLLAPSE TO THE FLOOR AND BE INOPERABLE. *LA Look up ODI 10047352 at NHTSA ↗	57.0% ODI 10007324 CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET WAS TWISTED. WORK ORDER STATED PART WAS WORN. CONSUMER REFUSED SERVICE. CONSUMER'S INSPECTION REVEALED THE REPLACEMENT PART HAD BEEN COMPLETELY REMANUFACTURED WITH A HIGHER GRADE OF STEEL. AFTER REMOVING THE OLD BRACKET, CONSUMER FOUND TWO FRACTURES IN THE UNIT. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT DEALERSHIP KNEW ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE PART. TT JB *TS Look up ODI 10007324 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Clutch Assembly	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	211.1% ODI 10007704 I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A DEFECT WITH THE CLUTCH AND ASSEMBLE NO LONGER BEING ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. I LOST USE WHEN I WAS DRIVING DUE TO THEM NO LONGER BEING ATTACHED AT THE WELDS AND WALLS! THIS WAS NOT FUNNY AND DANGEROUS. NOT BEING ABLE TO SHIFT AND NO LONGER ABLE TO START THE TRUCK. THE PEDAL WON'T EVEN TOUCH THE BUTTON TO ENGAGE THE TRUCK TO START. THE PEDAL LEADS TO THE ASSEMBLY INSIDE THE TRUCK THAT IS NOT ATTACHED ANY LONGER. Look up ODI 10007704 at NHTSA ↗	79.3% ODI 10011903 · 95,000 mi THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. *JB Look up ODI 10011903 at NHTSA ↗	87.3% ODI 10049298 · 80,000 mi THE FIREWALL ON MY 1996 TOYOTA T100 HAS CRACKED WHERE THE MASTER CLUTCH CYLINDER ATTACHES. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE TRUCK INTO GEAR. APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES. MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM AS WELL YET TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. *LA Look up ODI 10049298 at NHTSA ↗	45.6% ODI 10001059 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45MPH , CONSUMER PUSHED THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. ALLEGE THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET OR MOUNTING SURFACE ON FIRE WALL BROKE. TS Look up ODI 10001059 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Suspension	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	45.3% ODI 10442630 · 117,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME AND SUSPENSION WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC THEN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND INQUIRE ABOUT POSSIBLE RECALLS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES ADDRESSING THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT ALL REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT… Look up ODI 10442630 at NHTSA ↗	65.5% ODI 10294071 I OWN A 1996 TOYOTA T100 4WD TRUCK. THE TRUCK HAS 130K MILES AND RUNS EXCELLENT AND HAS VERY LITTLE BODY RUST. HOWEVER, IT WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF EXTENSIVE FRAME CORROSION AND EXTREME CORROSION TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND CAB MOUNTS IN THE FORM OF RUST. THERE ARE NUMEROUS HOLES IN THE FRAME AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND THE RUST CHIPS FALL OFF IN LARGE CHUNKS. *TR Look up ODI 10294071 at NHTSA ↗	57.0% ODI 10459958 MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING INSPECTED IN JULY DUE TO THE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 153,000 MILES ON IT AND IT SHOULD STILL RUN STRONG, BUT THE FRAME MAY MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET MY VALUE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I FEEL LIKE I WASTED MY MONEY ON A TOYOTA PRODUCT THA… Look up ODI 10459958 at NHTSA ↗	519.2% ODI 10442020 · 140,000 mi THE FRAME HAS EXTENSIVE RUST/DAMAGE. *TR Look up ODI 10442020 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Frame And Members	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	15.6% ODI 10449682 · 120,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC NOTICED EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FRAME RUST AND THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. … Look up ODI 10449682 at NHTSA ↗	11.3% ODI 10286626 · 95,000 mi 1995 TOYOTA T100 FRAME WAS ROTTED UNDERNEATH. IT WAS NOT REPORTED EVEN THOUGH IT WAS REGULARLY IN A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE (JOSEPH TOYOTA OF CINCINNATI). AFTER BEING DISCOVERED, IT WAS DETERMINED BY A WELDER THAT THE UNSAFE DAMAGED PARTS COULD BE WELDED AND FIXED AND THAT THE RUST COULD BE REMOVED AND COMPLETELY RECOATED. THIS COST $1200.00. THE TOYOTA MAIN OFFICE WOULD NOT CONSIDER A BUY BACK OR ANY OTHER OPTION, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE SAME TIME AND PLACE AS THE FRAME ROT TACOMAS. *TR Look up ODI 10286626 at NHTSA ↗	76.4% ODI 10049674 · 77,808 mi SUDDEN BREAK IN CLUTCH SUPPORT BRACKET. CAUSED VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY MOVE WITHOUT ABILITY TO CONTROL. THE BREAKAGE OF THIS BRACKET WAS CAUSED BY A DESIGN DEFECT, AND NOT BY USE OR LACK OF MAINTAINANCE. DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER ADMITTED THAT THIS BRACKET NEVER SHOULD HAVE BROKEN. HAVE DETAILED PHOTOS AND THE ORIGINAL BROKEN PART. THE NEW PART HAS BEEN REDESIGNED, BUT DEALER SAYS MANUFACTURER HAS TOLD THEM NOTHING ABOUT ANY ONGOING PROBLEMS. *AK Look up ODI 10049674 at NHTSA ↗	79.9% ODI 10294200 · 13,700 mi OUR 1997 TOYOTA T100 EXTENDED CAB IS FALLING APART WITH RUST. THE BUMPER PULLED COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BED MOVES AS IF IT WILL BREAK AWAY FROM THE CAB. THE SIDE STEPS (YOU STEP ON TO CLIMB UP INTO THE TRUCK) HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN OFF AS WELL). WE HAVE TO DRIVE IT, BUT FEAR A TRAGIC ACCIDENT WILL OCCUR. THIS TRUCK HAS FAR MORE RUST THAN EVEN THE RECALLED TACOMAS WE SAW BOUGHT BACK BY TOYOTA. WE WOULD LIKE TOYOTA TO RECALL AND BUY BACK THE T100S AS WELL. *TR Look up ODI 10294200 at NHTSA ↗	13.8% ODI 10321786 · 212,000 mi 1998 TOYOTA T100 RUSTED FRAME ISSUES. FILED A COMPLAINT TO TOYOTA, HAD FRAME INSPECTED BY GENE REED AND FAILED. BUT CORPORATE REFUSED TO ADDRESS ISSUE EVEN THOUGH THEY DID FOR THE SISTER TRUCKS WITH SIMILAR PARTS THE TACOMA AND TUNDRA. DEALER SAID VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE, TOLD THE CORPORATE OFFICE IT WAS NOT SAFE AND TOYOTA EVEN REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE SAYING THEY WERE NOT ADDRESSING ANY ISSUES ON THE SISTER TRUCK. Look up ODI 10321786 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	15.6% ODI 836504 HAD PARKED & LEFT VEHICLE. RETURN & STARTED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER ARRIVING HOME, AIR BAG LIGHT WAS STILL ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED THE SENSORS WERE GONE & WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK Look up ODI 836504 at NHTSA ↗	1216.0% ODI 10561572 · 175,712 mi THE MPH DOSEN'T WORK, THE AIR BAGS DO NOT RESPOND, THE AC AND HEAT DO NOT WORK, REAR BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND. *TR Look up ODI 10561572 at NHTSA ↗	10.9% ODI 11269735 · 63,471 mi MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19,2019. I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT OR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE MOTOR SHUTOFF. I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WITH MY SON AND BEFOREI COULD REMOVE MY KEYS FROM THE IGNITION AND EXIT MY TRUCK, THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SMACKING ME DIRECTLY IN MY FACE. IM SURE THIS WAS DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF SOME KIND BECAUSE IVE BEEN OWNING THIS VEHICLE SINCE 1996 AND THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED. NORMALLY IF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY THE ENGINE WILL NOT BE AB… Look up ODI 11269735 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	210.0% ODI 10150067 · 94,000 mi RECALL PART DEFECTIVE IN 1993 TOYOTA T 100 .. WE HAD OUR HEAD GASKET REPLACED DURING THE RECALL AND 40,000 MILES LATER OUR TRUCK IS COMPLETELY DISABLED DUE TO THIS SAME PROBLEM! IT IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR FOR A PART THAT I SEE BY DOING A SEARCH ONLINE IS BEING REPORTED AS HAVING MANY REPEAT OCCURRENCES WITH CONSUMERS. MY VEHICLE IS WORTH OVER $5000 AT LEAST IF IT RAN THAT IS. THE REPAIR BY THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN DENIED AND CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN USELESS. BOTH BASICALLY SAY ITS MY PROBLEM BUT I FEEL ITS NOT SINCE PEOPLE WHO PURCHA… Look up ODI 10150067 at NHTSA ↗	316.7% ODI 10174394 · 106,000 mi DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE RODE ROUGH AND AT ONE POINT, OVERHEATED AND BLEW A HEAD GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND DETERMINED THAT THE RECALL ON THIS ISSUE HAD EXPIRED IN 2004. Look up ODI 10174394 at NHTSA ↗	11.3% ODI 781116 ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILURE. Look up ODI 781116 at NHTSA ↗	76.4% ODI 10166163 · 105,000 mi HEARD A LOUD RATTLE IN ENGINE. DISASSEMBLY DISCOVERED BROKEN HEAD OF CONNECTING ROD BOLT. RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO CONNECTING ROD BEARING; REQUIRES ENGINE OVERHAUL AND PISTON/ CONNECTING ROD REPLACEMENT. EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. *NM Look up ODI 10166163 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	15.6% ODI 10619467 · 131,171 mi VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. SHIFT LEVER IN FIRST GEAR, CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED AND CLUTCH BYPASS SWITCH ENGAGED. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT WHILE TURNING KEY NEARLY RAMMING INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DISABLED VEHICLE. VISUAL INSPECTION OF CLUTCH PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, TOYOTA P/N 107-34010, REVEALED TWO METAL FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE SUPPORT, ONE APPROXIMATELY ONE AND ONE HALF INCHES LONG AND THE OTHER APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF AN INCH LONG IN THE HEAT ZONE OF ONE SPOT WELDED AREA. THE LARGER OF… Look up ODI 10619467 at NHTSA ↗	11.3% ODI 601273 REAR LEAF SPRINGS MISALIGNED, CAUSING NOISE. *DSH Look up ODI 601273 at NHTSA ↗	21.8% ODI 10242179 · 74,000 mi MY 1996 TOYOTA T100 FIRE WALL UNDER CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED AND CRACKED FROM FATIGUE. DISTANCE OF CLUTCH TRAVEL WAS INADEQUATE TO DISENGAGE. REPLACED CLUTCH FOR NO REASON. *TR Look up ODI 10242179 at NHTSA ↗	811.3% ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE… Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Structure:Body	120,000–169,000 mi	135,000 mi	8	ODI 10437331 · 100,174 mi THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AND HAS BECOME UNSAFE, JUST LIKE THE TACOMA AND TUNDRA. I HAD THE FRAME INSPECTED BY TOYOTA, THEY AGREED "FRAME PERCH IS ROTTED". TR Look up ODI 10437331 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10449110 · 120,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MECHANIC STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT HE COULD WELD THE FRAME BUT WAS NOT SURE THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE POOR CONDITION AND SEVERITY OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. Look up ODI 10449110 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE… Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	Too few reports for a range	120,000 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE… Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10452725 · 120,000 mi ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CLAIM NO. 10451047. IN REVIEWING CLAIM I REALIZED THE SAFETY ISSUES NOT FULLY COVERED. A SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE USING THIS VEHICLE. WHILE BRINGING BAGGED LEAVES TO TOWN RECYCLING AREA, A BAG FELL FROM THE TRUCK. MY SON AND I STOPPED IN THE ROAD TO RETRIEVE THE DEBRIS BEHIND THE TRUCK. WHILE RETRIEVING THE DEBRIS THE VEHICLE BEGAN BACKING UP AND ALMOST STRUCK US. I HAD TO RUN TO THE DRIVERS DOOR AND ENTER THE MOVING VEHICLE TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO PREVENT A CRASH. IT BECAME APPARENT THAT WHEN PLACED IN PAR… Look up ODI 10452725 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Frame And Members	55,800–158,500 mi	132,671 mi	7	ODI 10294200 · 13,700 mi OUR 1997 TOYOTA T100 EXTENDED CAB IS FALLING APART WITH RUST. THE BUMPER PULLED COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BED MOVES AS IF IT WILL BREAK AWAY FROM THE CAB. THE SIDE STEPS (YOU STEP ON TO CLIMB UP INTO THE TRUCK) HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN OFF AS WELL). WE HAVE TO DRIVE IT, BUT FEAR A TRAGIC ACCIDENT WILL OCCUR. THIS TRUCK HAS FAR MORE RUST THAN EVEN THE RECALLED TACOMAS WE SAW BOUGHT BACK BY TOYOTA. WE WOULD LIKE TOYOTA TO RECALL AND BUY BACK THE T100S AS WELL. TR Look up ODI 10294200 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10351765 · 194,000 mi 1997 TOYOTA T100 TRUCK IS IN FINE CONDITION BUT THE FRAME IS RUST ROTTED THROUGH. THIS IS THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AS FOUND AND RECALLED FOR SAME-ERA TOYOTA TACOMAS (AND TUNDRAS LATER) BUT FOR SOME REASON TOYOTA WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE T100 IN THE RECALL. TRUCK RUNS GREAT AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT THE RUST HAS CAUSED HOLES IN THE FRAME AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. IT WILL PROBABLY FALL APART SOON. TR Look up ODI 10351765 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10356116 · 132,671 mi I TOOK MY 1997 T100 TOYOTA TRUCK TO UNIONTOWN TOYOTA DEALER FOR A NEUTRAL SWITCH REPAIR WHICH COST $360. AT THAT TIME I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE CURRENT PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA IS HAVING WITH FRAME DETERIORATION. TOYOTA CURRENTLY HAS A RECALL ON YEARS BACK UP TO1995. THIS DETERIORATION IN MY 1997 IS OBVIOUSLY THE SAME ISSUE THEY ARE HAVING AND ARE HONORING IN THE PREVIOUS YEARS' MODELS. THE FRAME NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE ABOVE DEALERSHIP. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN M… Look up ODI 10356116 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)	Too few reports for a range	70,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10040125 · 70,000 mi THE CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE GOING INTO FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. NLM Look up ODI 10040125 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10114759 · 160,000 mi TRUCK BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND WOULD LOCK UP IN FIRST EAR OR REVERSE. DISCOVERED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET WAS CRACKED, AND WARPED AND THE FIREWALL HAD ALSO CRACKED.AK Look up ODI 10114759 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10143615 · 60,000 mi CLUTCH BRACKET (MOUNTED INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON FIREWALL BEHIND CLUTCH PEDAL) CRACKED. CRACKED BRACKET DEFORMS WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS PRESSED, KEEPING CLUTCH FROM DISENGAGING COMPLETELY. *JB Look up ODI 10143615 at NHTSA ↗
Suspension	Too few reports for a range	211,974 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10481570 · 173,818 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED IT WAS RUSTY AND CORRODED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,818. Look up ODI 10481570 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10500169 · 250,129 mi RENEWED MY REGISTRATION SEPT 18 2012, BUT THE FRAME DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION, TOO MANY HOLES AND THIN WALLS ON THE FRAME. ALL OF THE FRAMEWORK JUST FALLING APART, REST OF THE TRUCK, DRIVE TRAIN JUST FINE. IF THE CLOTHE SEAT, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN COVERED HAD TO PASS INSPECTION, IT WOULD EASILY! DIRTY, BUT NO HOLES OR RIPS. HOW UTTERLY RIDICULOUS IS THAT? TRIED 3 TIMES TO GET SOMEONE FROM TOYOTA TO TALK ABOUT IT, BUT THEY JUST PLAY REAL STUPID AND SAY THEY DON,T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE FRAMES ROTTING ON THE T100'S AND CAN'T HELP ME. CAN AND WILL TA… Look up ODI 10500169 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Clutch Assembly	Too few reports for a range	118,490 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10081126 · 151,980 mi HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. CLUTCH SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. ONE MAJOR CRACK. REPLACE BRACKET... *LA Look up ODI 10081126 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10122369 · 85,000 mi CLUTCH BRAKET CRACKED Look up ODI 10122369 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	Too few reports for a range	127,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10370554 · 135,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AT THE FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, THE FRAME, FRONT BUMPER, THE A-FRAMES, BED-HOLDER AND REAR AXLE HOUSING. THE FUEL LINES WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/18/11 BF UPDATED 12/01/2011 LN Look up ODI 10370554 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE… Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

1997: 17 complaints · 1998: 4 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
1997	10	17	17
1998	3	3	4

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
1997	66	5	0
1998	25	1	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Structure:Body	Power Train	Structure:Frame And Members	Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)	Suspension	Power Train:Clutch Assembly	Seat Belts:Front:Retractor	Fuel System, Gasoline
Structure:Body	—	3 ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE… Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10452725 · 120,000 mi ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CLAIM NO. 10451047. IN REVIEWING CLAIM I REALIZED THE SAFETY ISSUES NOT FULLY COVERED. A SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE USING THIS VEHICLE. WHILE BRINGING BAGGED LEAVES TO TOWN RECYCLING AREA, A BAG FELL FROM THE TRUCK. MY SON AND I STOPPED IN THE ROAD TO RETRIEVE THE DEBRIS BEHIND THE TRUCK. WHILE RETRIEVING THE DEBRIS THE VEHICLE BEGAN BACKING UP AND ALMOST STRUCK US. I HAD TO RUN TO THE DRIVERS DOOR AND ENTER THE MOVING VEHICLE TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO PREVENT A CRASH. IT BECAME APPARENT THAT WHEN PLACED IN PAR… Look up ODI 10452725 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10588941 I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST ISSUES DESCRIBED HERE ON MY T100. NHTSA SHOULD RE-EXAMINE THE DECISION TO GIVE TOYOTA A BREAK BY NOT REQUIRING THAT THEY BUY BACK VEHICLES AS DONE WITH SIMILAR MODELS IN THEIR FAMILY WITH THE FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE ALLOWANCE TO CONTINUE T100S BE DRI… Look up ODI 10588941 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	2 ODI 10459958 MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING INSPECTED IN JULY DUE TO THE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 153,000 MILES ON IT AND IT SHOULD STILL RUN STRONG, BUT THE FRAME MAY MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET MY VALUE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I FEEL LIKE I WASTED MY MONEY ON A TOYOTA PRODUCT THA… Look up ODI 10459958 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10588941 I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST ISSUES DESCRIBED HERE ON MY T100. NHTSA SHOULD RE-EXAMINE THE DECISION TO GIVE TOYOTA A BREAK BY NOT REQUIRING THAT THEY BUY BACK VEHICLES AS DONE WITH SIMILAR MODELS IN THEIR FAMILY WITH THE FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE ALLOWANCE TO CONTINUE T100S BE DRI… Look up ODI 10588941 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE… Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	3 ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE… Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10452725 · 120,000 mi ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CLAIM NO. 10451047. IN REVIEWING CLAIM I REALIZED THE SAFETY ISSUES NOT FULLY COVERED. A SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE USING THIS VEHICLE. WHILE BRINGING BAGGED LEAVES TO TOWN RECYCLING AREA, A BAG FELL FROM THE TRUCK. MY SON AND I STOPPED IN THE ROAD TO RETRIEVE THE DEBRIS BEHIND THE TRUCK. WHILE RETRIEVING THE DEBRIS THE VEHICLE BEGAN BACKING UP AND ALMOST STRUCK US. I HAD TO RUN TO THE DRIVERS DOOR AND ENTER THE MOVING VEHICLE TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO PREVENT A CRASH. IT BECAME APPARENT THAT WHEN PLACED IN PAR… Look up ODI 10452725 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10588941 I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST ISSUES DESCRIBED HERE ON MY T100. NHTSA SHOULD RE-EXAMINE THE DECISION TO GIVE TOYOTA A BREAK BY NOT REQUIRING THAT THEY BUY BACK VEHICLES AS DONE WITH SIMILAR MODELS IN THEIR FAMILY WITH THE FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE ALLOWANCE TO CONTINUE T100S BE DRI… Look up ODI 10588941 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	2 ODI 10588941 I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST ISSUES DESCRIBED HERE ON MY T100. NHTSA SHOULD RE-EXAMINE THE DECISION TO GIVE TOYOTA A BREAK BY NOT REQUIRING THAT THEY BUY BACK VEHICLES AS DONE WITH SIMILAR MODELS IN THEIR FAMILY WITH THE FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE ALLOWANCE TO CONTINUE T100S BE DRI… Look up ODI 10588941 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10692640 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 SUSPENSION PARTS THAT NEEDED REPLACED SOON. *TR Look up ODI 10692640 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE… Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Frame And Members	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 10370554 · 135,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AT THE FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, THE FRAME, FRONT BUMPER, THE A-FRAMES, BED-HOLDER AND REAR AXLE HOUSING. THE FUEL LINES WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/18/11 BF UPDATED 12/01/2011 LN Look up ODI 10370554 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Suspension	2 ODI 10459958 MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING INSPECTED IN JULY DUE TO THE RUST ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 153,000 MILES ON IT AND IT SHOULD STILL RUN STRONG, BUT THE FRAME MAY MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET MY VALUE OUT OF THE VEHICLE. I FEEL LIKE I WASTED MY MONEY ON A TOYOTA PRODUCT THA… Look up ODI 10459958 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10588941 I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST ISSUES DESCRIBED HERE ON MY T100. NHTSA SHOULD RE-EXAMINE THE DECISION TO GIVE TOYOTA A BREAK BY NOT REQUIRING THAT THEY BUY BACK VEHICLES AS DONE WITH SIMILAR MODELS IN THEIR FAMILY WITH THE FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE ALLOWANCE TO CONTINUE T100S BE DRI… Look up ODI 10588941 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10588941 I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST ISSUES DESCRIBED HERE ON MY T100. NHTSA SHOULD RE-EXAMINE THE DECISION TO GIVE TOYOTA A BREAK BY NOT REQUIRING THAT THEY BUY BACK VEHICLES AS DONE WITH SIMILAR MODELS IN THEIR FAMILY WITH THE FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE ALLOWANCE TO CONTINUE T100S BE DRI… Look up ODI 10588941 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10692640 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 SUSPENSION PARTS THAT NEEDED REPLACED SOON. *TR Look up ODI 10692640 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	0	0	0
Power Train:Clutch Assembly	0	0	0	0	0	—	0	0
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Fuel System, Gasoline	1 ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE… Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS. INTERNET FULL OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THESE VEHICLES. SIMILAR AGE TUNDRA AND TACHOMAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE T-100'S ARE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA AS TOYOTA IS NOT TAKING APPROPRIATE… Look up ODI 10451047 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10370554 · 135,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AT THE FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, THE FRAME, FRONT BUMPER, THE A-FRAMES, BED-HOLDER AND REAR AXLE HOUSING. THE FUEL LINES WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/18/11 BF UPDATED 12/01/2011 LN Look up ODI 10370554 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

3 patterns with matching reports.

Fuel smell or leak mentions

2 mentions · 2.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 127,500 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10370554 · 135,000 mi

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ODI 10451047 · 120,000 mi

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Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 2.8% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 10072012

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ODI 879700

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT ANY HELP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND OUT THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH CLUTCH BRACKET AND REPLACED IT. *AK

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

1 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 524423

BRAKES FAILED.

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Matching rule