1998 Toyota T100 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
100,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 model year. Data updated: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 26 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 23.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 7.7% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 7.7% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
Structure:Body: 6; Suspension: 5; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal: 2; Seat Belts: 2; Seat Belts:Front: 2; Service Brakes: 2; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 9 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
1998: 1; 1999: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2015: 3; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 10018290 · 2003-05-06 (May 6, 2003)
THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10018290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10030608 · 2003-08-01 (August 1, 2003)
WE HAVE A TOYOTA T-100 SR 5, EXTEND CAB 4X4 TRUCK. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. THE BELT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE AND IS LOOSE. I HAVE ASKED AT DEALERS AND I AM TOLD THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY SAFETY WARRANTY. WE HAD A VEHICLE THAT WAS LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD AND IT HAD A SEAT BELT PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS REQUIRED BY LAW TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION ON THIS ISSUE. "SAFETY DEVICES ARE UNDER WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS (BY LAW)." I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE ON THIS MATTER. THANK YOU. HAVE A …
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030608 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10135926 · 2005-09-08 (September 8, 2005)
I HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA T100 4X4 PICK UP TRUCK. THE WIRING HARNESS THAT CONNECTS TO THE BLOWER MOTOR SHORTED OUT ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. I HAD TO GO TO THE JUNKYARD AND TAKE ONE OUT OF ANOTHER MODEL TOYOTA CAR TO FIX IT. SINCE THEN THE WIRE HAS SHORTED OUT TWICE MORE. BASICALLY I BELIEVE THAT THE BLOWER IS CREATING TOO MANY VOLTS THAT CAUSES THE WIRES TO OVERHEAT AND MELT TOGETHER. THERE WAS NO FIRE BUT IT DOES SMOKE WHEN IT SHORTS OUT. I NOTICED THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL AND THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10135926 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10275308 · 2009-06-30 (June 30, 2009)
WIRES TO FAN CONNECTOR MELTED THE INSULATION JUST SHORT OF THE CONNECTOR AND SHORTED OUT. PICTURES OF FAILED WIRING ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275308 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10086355 · 2004-08-07 (August 7, 2004)
ON JULY 28, 2004, MY 1998 TOYOTA T-100 4X4 SUFFERED A COMPLETE LACK OF STEERING CONTROL AS I STARTED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. THE CAUSE WAS A STEERING ROD RELAY THAT BROKE IN TWO. I HAVE THE FAILED PART. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN EITHER A TWO-PART FAILURE OR A FLAW IN THE ORIGINAL CASTING. ONE-HALF OF A CROSS-SECTION THROUGH THE BREAK IS BRIGHT GRAY STEEL WITH THE ROUGH SURFACE CHARACTERISTIC OF FATIGUE FAILURES, THE OTHER HALF IS COMPARATIVELY SMOOTH AND THE SAME RUST-COLOR AS THE OUTSIDE OF THE PART. MY TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR ROCK-CLIMBING…
Owner-reported narrative. 77,633 miles reported. Look up ODI 10086355 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10152079 · 2006-03-07 (March 7, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE DRAG LINK BROKE ON THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR STEERING REPAIRS. UPDATED 04/06/06.
Owner-reported narrative. 68,802 miles reported. Look up ODI 10152079 at NHTSA ↗
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Data completeness
26 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
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.
| Component | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 15.0%ODI 10456966HELLO 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 | 211.1%ODI 10449682 · 120,000 miTL* 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. … | 34.0%ODI 10542850 · 130,000 miTL* 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. | 1110.1%ODI 10242179 · 74,000 miMY 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 | 1216.9%ODI 10437331 · 100,174 miTHE 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 | 623.1%ODI 10544356 · 137,925 miTL* 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. |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 420.0%ODI 10120618 · 112,500 mi1) 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. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 79.3%ODI 10039945WHILE 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 | 109.2%ODI 10047352 · 165,000 miCLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET CRACKED, CAUSING THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO COLLAPSE TO THE FLOOR AND BE INOPERABLE. *LA | 57.0%ODI 10007324CLUTCH 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 | 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 10007704I 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. | 79.3%ODI 10011903 · 95,000 miTHE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. *JB | 87.3%ODI 10049298 · 80,000 miTHE 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 | 45.6%ODI 10001059WHILE 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 | 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 miTL* 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… | 65.5%ODI 10294071I 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 | 57.0%ODI 10459958MECHANICALLY 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… | 519.2% |
| 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 miTL* 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. … | 11.3%ODI 10286626 · 95,000 mi1995 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 | 76.4%ODI 10049674 · 77,808 miSUDDEN 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 | 79.9%ODI 10294200 · 13,700 miOUR 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 | 13.8%ODI 10321786 · 212,000 mi1998 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. |
| Air Bags | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 15.6%ODI 836504HAD 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 | 1216.0%ODI 10561572 · 175,712 miTHE MPH DOSEN'T WORK, THE AIR BAGS DO NOT RESPOND, THE AC AND HEAT DO NOT WORK, REAR BRAKES DO NOT RESPOND. *TR | 10.9%ODI 11269735 · 63,471 miMY 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… | 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 miRECALL 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… | 316.7%ODI 10174394 · 106,000 miDT*: 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. | 11.3% | 76.4%ODI 10166163 · 105,000 miHEARD 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 | 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 miVEHICLE 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… | 11.3% | 21.8%ODI 10242179 · 74,000 miMY 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 | 811.3%ODI 10451047 · 120,000 miVEHICLE 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… | 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 | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body | Too few reports for a range | 137,925 mi | 3 (sparse) | ODI 10544356 · 137,925 miTL* 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. ODI 10745043 · 143,120 miI HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA T100 WITH 143K MILES ON IT. THE FRAME IS NOW BROKE UNDER THE BED NEAR THE FRONT LEAF SPRING SHACKLE, BESIDE A BED MOUNT. THE OTHER SIDE IS ALSO CRACKED BAD AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK. I ALSO NOTICED THE CROSS-MEMBER THAT THE CARRIER BEARING ATTACHES TOO IS ALSO CRACKED ON ONE SIDE AND ALL BUT CRACKED ON THE OTHER SIDE. I CALLED TOYOTA BECAUSE I KNOW THEY ARE DOING THE TACOMAS AROUND THE SAME YEAR AS WELL AS THE TUNDRAS. TOYOTA SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL OR ANYTHING THEY CAN DO. I KNOW THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH SEVERAL OTHER T100S … ODI 10873975 · 99,300 miTL* 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 WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,300. |
| Suspension | Too few reports for a range | 137,925 mi | 3 (sparse) | ODI 10457060 · 65,000 miWHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE LOWER LEFT A-ARM BROKE (RUST) AND LEFT FRONT TIRE COLLAPSED. HAVE LEARNED THAT TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCKS MADE IN '90S HAD DEFECTIVE FRAMES AND THERE WAS A BUY BACK. SHOP TELLS ME MY FRAME IS BAD. TRUCK HAS ONLY 69K MILES ON IT. TRUCK IS PRACTICALLY THE SAME AS A TACOMA, IS TOYOTA DOING ANYTHING FOR T-100S? DEALER SAID NO? *JS ODI 10544356 · 137,925 miTL* 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. |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | Too few reports for a range | 49,901 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10117703 · 13,101 miTHE LEFT REAR AXLE WAS SPRAYING OIL ONTO THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO RESEALED THE AXLE. WITHIN 100 MILES THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK ODI 10182649 · 86,700 miTWICE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR AXEL SEALS DUE TO THEM LEAKING. WHEN I HAD THE REAR AXEL SEALS REPLACED I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES DUE TO THE OIL GETTING ON THE BRAKES. I DISCOVERED WHERE THE SEALS WERE ALL BUT GONE WHEN I HAD MY TIRES REPLACED. I WAS TOLD THAT I DID NOT HAVE ANY REAR BRAKES DUE TO SO MUCH OIL LEAKING ON THE BRAKES. I LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NC AND I WOULD HAVE LOST MY BRAKES IF I WAS HAULING ANYTHING DOWN THE MOUNTAINS. *NM |
| Seat Belts | Too few reports for a range | 100,000 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10103741 · 100,000 miTHE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LATCH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS A STATE LAW THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE TO BE WORN WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. *SC *JB ODI 10194124 · 100,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCKS, BUT BECOMES LOOSE WHEN DRIVING. THE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, BUT THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 105,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. |
| Seat Belts:Front | Too few reports for a range | 100,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10030608 · 100,000 miWE HAVE A TOYOTA T-100 SR 5, EXTEND CAB 4X4 TRUCK. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT. THE BELT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE AND IS LOOSE. I HAVE ASKED AT DEALERS AND I AM TOLD THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF ANY SAFETY WARRANTY. WE HAD A VEHICLE THAT WAS LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD AND IT HAD A SEAT BELT PROBLEM. THE DEALER WAS REQUIRED BY LAW TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION ON THIS ISSUE. "SAFETY DEVICES ARE UNDER WARRANTY FOR 10 YEARS (BY LAW)." I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE ON THIS MATTER. THANK YOU. HAVE A … |
| Service Brakes | Too few reports for a range | 99,300 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10873975 · 99,300 miTL* 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 WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,300. |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | Too few reports for a range | 140,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | |
| Unknown Or Other | Too few reports for a range | 120,560 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10745043 · 143,120 miI HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA T100 WITH 143K MILES ON IT. THE FRAME IS NOW BROKE UNDER THE BED NEAR THE FRONT LEAF SPRING SHACKLE, BESIDE A BED MOUNT. THE OTHER SIDE IS ALSO CRACKED BAD AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK. I ALSO NOTICED THE CROSS-MEMBER THAT THE CARRIER BEARING ATTACHES TOO IS ALSO CRACKED ON ONE SIDE AND ALL BUT CRACKED ON THE OTHER SIDE. I CALLED TOYOTA BECAUSE I KNOW THEY ARE DOING THE TACOMAS AROUND THE SAME YEAR AS WELL AS THE TUNDRAS. TOYOTA SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL OR ANYTHING THEY CAN DO. I KNOW THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH SEVERAL OTHER T100S … ODI 10789353 · 98,000 miTHE 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. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
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
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | 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.
1997: 17 complaints · 1998: 4 complaints
| 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
| 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 | Structure:Body | Suspension | Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | Seat Belts | Seat Belts:Front | Service Brakes | Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | Unknown Or Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body | — | 2ODI 10544356 · 137,925 miTL* 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. ODI 11545062Took 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 issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2ODI 10873975 · 99,300 miTL* 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 WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,300. ODI 11545062Took 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 issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue. | 0 | 1ODI 10745043 · 143,120 miI HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA T100 WITH 143K MILES ON IT. THE FRAME IS NOW BROKE UNDER THE BED NEAR THE FRONT LEAF SPRING SHACKLE, BESIDE A BED MOUNT. THE OTHER SIDE IS ALSO CRACKED BAD AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK. I ALSO NOTICED THE CROSS-MEMBER THAT THE CARRIER BEARING ATTACHES TOO IS ALSO CRACKED ON ONE SIDE AND ALL BUT CRACKED ON THE OTHER SIDE. I CALLED TOYOTA BECAUSE I KNOW THEY ARE DOING THE TACOMAS AROUND THE SAME YEAR AS WELL AS THE TUNDRAS. TOYOTA SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL OR ANYTHING THEY CAN DO. I KNOW THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH SEVERAL OTHER T100S … |
| Suspension | 2ODI 10544356 · 137,925 miTL* 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. ODI 11545062Took 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 issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue. | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 11545062Took 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 issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue. | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts:Front | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2ODI 10873975 · 99,300 miTL* 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 WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,300. ODI 11545062Took 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 issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue. | 1ODI 11545062Took 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 issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue. | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1ODI 10745043 · 143,120 miI HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA T100 WITH 143K MILES ON IT. THE FRAME IS NOW BROKE UNDER THE BED NEAR THE FRONT LEAF SPRING SHACKLE, BESIDE A BED MOUNT. THE OTHER SIDE IS ALSO CRACKED BAD AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK. I ALSO NOTICED THE CROSS-MEMBER THAT THE CARRIER BEARING ATTACHES TOO IS ALSO CRACKED ON ONE SIDE AND ALL BUT CRACKED ON THE OTHER SIDE. I CALLED TOYOTA BECAUSE I KNOW THEY ARE DOING THE TACOMAS AROUND THE SAME YEAR AS WELL AS THE TUNDRAS. TOYOTA SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL OR ANYTHING THEY CAN DO. I KNOW THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH SEVERAL OTHER T100S … | 0 | 0 | 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.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.