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1994 Toyota T100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1994 Toyota T100, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints182 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage131kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 6, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Toyota T100 has problems

18 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 train40
Engine and engine cooling40
Air bags31
Steering20
Structure20
Tires10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Seat belts10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

1 recall

1994 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

1994 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

1994 Toyota T100 safety ratings

1994 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 1994 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.

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…
Complaint 10619467 · Aug 6, 2014 · 131,171 miles
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…
Complaint 10007704 · Feb 18, 2003

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