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1996 Toyota T100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 109 owner complaints about the 1996 Toyota T100, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.4× the T100 median · #1 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints1096 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage95kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 19, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Toyota T100 has problems

109 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 train261
Structure250
Seat belts110
Engine and engine cooling100
Steering90
Suspension91
Tires80
Vehicle speed control60
Electrical system51
8 other systems132

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

1 recall

1996 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

1996 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

1996 Toyota T100 safety ratings

1996 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 1996 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.

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
Complaint 10242179 · Sep 15, 2008 · 74,000 miles
CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET FAILURE. BRACKET IS COMPLETELY BROKEN AT FIREWALL AND CRACKED ON THE SIDE. CAN NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. DEALER UNABLE TO SAY IF THEY CAN GET REPLACEMENT PART.*AK
Complaint 10108263 · Jan 30, 2005 · 109,220 miles
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
Complaint 10049298 · Dec 6, 2003 · 80,000 miles

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