1993 Toyota T100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 1993 Toyota T100, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 16, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Toyota T100 has problems

20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train60
Steering31
Structure30
Seat belts20
Engine and engine cooling20
Wheels10
Suspension10
Tires10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1993 Toyota T100 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Relay: connecting

Recall 05V-389 · Sep 6, 2005 · 977,839 vehicles

Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.

Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other T100 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the T100 median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1993 Toyota T100 safety ratings

1993 Toyota T100 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Toyota T100, and the recalls they led to.

  1. CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET/FIREWALLPE02039 · closed Jul 30, 2002
    No recall
In owners' words

What T100 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CLUTCH PEDAL START SWITCH NOT ENGAGING,CHECKED SWITCH{FINE},NOTICED CLUTCH PEDDLE MOUNTING BRACKET SNAPPED AT FIRE WALL.P.S.DRIVABLE,WILL HAVE TO SEE DEALER. *TR
Complaint 10221354 · Mar 16, 2008 · 119,910 miles
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.
Complaint 10120618 · May 11, 2005 · 112,500 miles
THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER SNAPPED OFF WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT. *NLM
Complaint 10051982 · Dec 23, 2003 · 120,000 miles

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