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1998 Toyota T100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 1998 Toyota T100, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years71% below the T100 median · #4 of 6 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints260 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage142kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Toyota T100 has problems

26 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
Structure90
Suspension50
Seat belts40
Power train30
Electrical system20
Service brakes20
Steering20
Tires10
Wheels10
1 other systems10

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

1 recall

1998 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

1998 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
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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1998 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 structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Took 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…
Complaint 11545062 · Sep 17, 2023
OWNED SINCE 2003, THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 140,000 MILES, BUT MY MECHANIC ADVISES THAT FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I'VE LEARNED THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND THAT TOYOTA HAS AN ACTIVE RECALL. REAR BUMPER HAS ALSO RUSTED THROUGH. I NEED ADVICE ON HOW TO PROCEED. VEHICLE IS PARKED AT MY…
Complaint 11111118 · Jul 13, 2018
TL* 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…
Complaint 10873975 · Jun 13, 2016 · 99,300 miles

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