FaultScore report
Owners have filed 90 complaints about the 1997 Toyota T100 with NHTSA between 1997 and 2022. The largest single group is the body & structure. Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 6 worst.
FaultScore 46/100
Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Toyota T100.
How this is worked out90
Complaints
3
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
120,000 mi
Median mileage at failure
Half of reported failures happened before this
12%
Failed under 36,000 miles
Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
Click any bar to open that year's report.
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Median failure at 62,000 miles
Median failure at 211,973 miles
Median failure at 127,500 miles
Median failure at 45,010 miles
1 crashes, 0 fires
Median failure at 105,000 miles
Median failure at 40,000 miles
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET/FIREWALL
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.
Risk: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.
Steering
On certain vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack may develop in the steering relay rod. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering relay rod.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED VEERING TO THE LEFT, THE VEHICLE THEN HIT AN EMBANKMENT AND TURNED OVER. THE TIE ROD WAS SEVERED THROUGH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD BROKE WHEN THE VEHICLE TIPPED OVER.
NHTSA complaint #10099222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
THE CENTRAL STEERING LINKAGE THAT CONNECTS THE TIE RODS WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS DEFECT RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. FORTUNATELY THE STEERING LINKAGE ROD FAILED AS I TURNED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I SAVED THE ROD FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS IF YOU WISH TO RETRIEVE THE ROD. THE AUTO SHOP THAT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HAD NOT SEEN THIS DEFECT, AND IT APPEARED THAT THE ROD WAS MANUFACTURED ABOUT 80% SEPARATED. DESPITE THIS, IT REQUIRED ALMOST 6 YEARS FOR THE ROD TO FRACTURE. THE 80% THAT WAS NOT SOLID WAS NEVER COMPLETELY FORMED. MINUTES BEFORE THE FAILURE , I WAS RETURNING FROM THE HOSPITAL, AND THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 55 MPH. HAD THIS FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE ROAD I WOULD HAVE HAD A CATASTROPHIC STEERING FAILURE AND RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY MUCH WORSE. I AM CONCERNED THAT OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES COULD HAVE THIS DEFECT AND LEAD TO ACCIDENTS, AND OR FATALITIES.
NHTSA complaint #10052988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #845180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LAP PORTION CAUSES BRUISES AND PAIN TO HIS HIP AREA, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT NOT TO WEAR HIS SEATBELT BECAUSE IT HARMS HIM. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WON'T HELP ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #819784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
The contact owns a 1997 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while performing an oil change on the vehicle, he noticed the sub-frame was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
NHTSA complaint #11493059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT, A MECHANIC, NOTICED THAT THE FRAME HAD EXTENSIVE RUST CORROSION, AND FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE REPAIRED BY THE MECHANIC THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,000. UPDATED 03/16/17*LJ UPDATED 09/07/2017
NHTSA complaint #10911129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATES WHEN ENGAGED (65MPH UP TO 90 MPH). HAD TO HIT BRAKES REALLY HARD TO COMPLETELY A NEAR STOP. DID VARIOUS TIMES AND NOW NOT USING IT. I UNDERSTANDING THIS WAS AN ISSUE ON 1996 T100 AND THERE WAS A RECALL. BOUGHT THIS AS CERTIFIED PREOWNED TOYOTA IN 1999. ONLY 120,000 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENTS.
NHTSA complaint #10862043 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
SEVERLY BAD FRAME ROT HOLES! BY THE CONTROL ARMS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME CAN SNAP AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT I CANT TOW ANYTHING WITH THE TRUCK ANYMORE FOR THE FACT THAT THE BACK HALF THE FRAME IS ALSO ROTTED AWAY TO WEAR IF I PUT A TRAILER ON IT THE FRAME WILL PROBABLY SNAP NO WERE ON THE FRAME IS SOLID ITS A SHAME THE TRUCK RUNS AND DRIVES FANTASTIC BUT I WILL NO LONGER DRIVE IT FOR THE FACT OF HAVING A ROTTED OUT FRAME AND WILL SNAP SOON
NHTSA complaint #10759608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP FOR EXHAUST REPAIR. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED BADLY WITH HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME. TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA DEALER BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT COULD GET DANGEROUS. HE ALSO POINTED OUT RUST ON BRAKE LINES AND OTHER SUSPENSION PARTS THAT NEEDED REPLACED SOON.
NHTSA complaint #10692640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION
TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP FOR EXHAUST REPAIR. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED BADLY WITH HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME. TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA DEALER BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT COULD GET DANGEROUS. HE ALSO POINTED OUT RUST ON BRAKE LINES AND OTHER SUSPENSION PARTS THAT NEEDED REPLACED SOON.
NHTSA complaint #10692640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP FOR EXHAUST REPAIR. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED BADLY WITH HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME. TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA DEALER BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT COULD GET DANGEROUS. HE ALSO POINTED OUT RUST ON BRAKE LINES AND OTHER SUSPENSION PARTS THAT NEEDED REPLACED SOON.
NHTSA complaint #10692640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T-100 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE FLOORBOARD WAS SEVERELY COVERED WITH RUST AND CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10604880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST ISSUES DESCRIBED HERE ON MY T100. NHTSA SHOULD RE-EXAMINE THE DECISION TO GIVE TOYOTA A BREAK BY NOT REQUIRING THAT THEY BUY BACK VEHICLES AS DONE WITH SIMILAR MODELS IN THEIR FAMILY WITH THE FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE ALLOWANCE TO CONTINUE T100S BE DRIVEN PUTS PASSENGERS AND OTHER MOTORISTS AT RISK. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED, AND THE MECHANICALS AND APPEARANCE BELIES THE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES BENEATH.THE NHTSA IS REMISS TO NOT PUT PRESSURE ON TOYOTA TO INCLUDE THESE VEHICLES IN THEIR RECALL AS A GOOD FAITH AND SAFETY MEASURE... AS THE OWNER OF NEWER, ALLEGEDLY SAFE, TOYOTA PRODUCTS, I AM ALSO CONCERNED BY THEIR LACK OF RESPONSE... DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO LOSE THEIR LIFE BEFORE A SUITABLE RESPONSE IS MANDATED? AFTER ALL, THIS VEHICLE COULD BE BEHIND YOU ON THE DRIVE HOME TONIGHT. THIS IGNORES HOW THIS VEHICLE WOULD LIKELY JUST CRUMBLE IN AN ACCIDENT. I PLAN TO BRING THIS VEHICLE IN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CHECK NOW, BUT IN THE INTERIM, WORRY ABOUT ITS SAFE USE. THE FACT THAT MY KIDS ARE EVEN NEAR IT WHEN IT IS PARKED GIVES ME PAUSE NOW. PLEASE USE YOU INFLUENCE TO IMPRESS UPON TOYOTA THAT WHAT IS RIGHT FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS IS RIGHT FOR THEM. THANKS FOR READING MY THOUGHTS AND FOR YOU CONSIDERATION IN WORKING TOWARDS A RESOLUTION.
NHTSA complaint #10588941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION
I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST ISSUES DESCRIBED HERE ON MY T100. NHTSA SHOULD RE-EXAMINE THE DECISION TO GIVE TOYOTA A BREAK BY NOT REQUIRING THAT THEY BUY BACK VEHICLES AS DONE WITH SIMILAR MODELS IN THEIR FAMILY WITH THE FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE ALLOWANCE TO CONTINUE T100S BE DRIVEN PUTS PASSENGERS AND OTHER MOTORISTS AT RISK. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED, AND THE MECHANICALS AND APPEARANCE BELIES THE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES BENEATH.THE NHTSA IS REMISS TO NOT PUT PRESSURE ON TOYOTA TO INCLUDE THESE VEHICLES IN THEIR RECALL AS A GOOD FAITH AND SAFETY MEASURE... AS THE OWNER OF NEWER, ALLEGEDLY SAFE, TOYOTA PRODUCTS, I AM ALSO CONCERNED BY THEIR LACK OF RESPONSE... DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO LOSE THEIR LIFE BEFORE A SUITABLE RESPONSE IS MANDATED? AFTER ALL, THIS VEHICLE COULD BE BEHIND YOU ON THE DRIVE HOME TONIGHT. THIS IGNORES HOW THIS VEHICLE WOULD LIKELY JUST CRUMBLE IN AN ACCIDENT. I PLAN TO BRING THIS VEHICLE IN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CHECK NOW, BUT IN THE INTERIM, WORRY ABOUT ITS SAFE USE. THE FACT THAT MY KIDS ARE EVEN NEAR IT WHEN IT IS PARKED GIVES ME PAUSE NOW. PLEASE USE YOU INFLUENCE TO IMPRESS UPON TOYOTA THAT WHAT IS RIGHT FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS IS RIGHT FOR THEM. THANKS FOR READING MY THOUGHTS AND FOR YOU CONSIDERATION IN WORKING TOWARDS A RESOLUTION.
NHTSA complaint #10588941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST ISSUES DESCRIBED HERE ON MY T100. NHTSA SHOULD RE-EXAMINE THE DECISION TO GIVE TOYOTA A BREAK BY NOT REQUIRING THAT THEY BUY BACK VEHICLES AS DONE WITH SIMILAR MODELS IN THEIR FAMILY WITH THE FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE ALLOWANCE TO CONTINUE T100S BE DRIVEN PUTS PASSENGERS AND OTHER MOTORISTS AT RISK. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED, AND THE MECHANICALS AND APPEARANCE BELIES THE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUES BENEATH.THE NHTSA IS REMISS TO NOT PUT PRESSURE ON TOYOTA TO INCLUDE THESE VEHICLES IN THEIR RECALL AS A GOOD FAITH AND SAFETY MEASURE... AS THE OWNER OF NEWER, ALLEGEDLY SAFE, TOYOTA PRODUCTS, I AM ALSO CONCERNED BY THEIR LACK OF RESPONSE... DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO LOSE THEIR LIFE BEFORE A SUITABLE RESPONSE IS MANDATED? AFTER ALL, THIS VEHICLE COULD BE BEHIND YOU ON THE DRIVE HOME TONIGHT. THIS IGNORES HOW THIS VEHICLE WOULD LIKELY JUST CRUMBLE IN AN ACCIDENT. I PLAN TO BRING THIS VEHICLE IN FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CHECK NOW, BUT IN THE INTERIM, WORRY ABOUT ITS SAFE USE. THE FACT THAT MY KIDS ARE EVEN NEAR IT WHEN IT IS PARKED GIVES ME PAUSE NOW. PLEASE USE YOU INFLUENCE TO IMPRESS UPON TOYOTA THAT WHAT IS RIGHT FOR THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS IS RIGHT FOR THEM. THANKS FOR READING MY THOUGHTS AND FOR YOU CONSIDERATION IN WORKING TOWARDS A RESOLUTION.
NHTSA complaint #10588941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
RUSTING FRAME BUMPER FUEL LINES BRAKE LINES.
NHTSA complaint #10588058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
RUSTING FRAME BUMPER FUEL LINES BRAKE LINES.
NHTSA complaint #10588058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RUSTING FRAME BUMPER FUEL LINES BRAKE LINES.
NHTSA complaint #10588058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T RETURN TO CENTER UPON COMPLETION OF THE TURN. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A MAJOR SAFETY VEHICLE RECALL FOR THIS TRUCK HOWEVER TWO DEALERS IN MERCED AND MODESTO, CALIFORNIA HAVE TOLD ME THERE IS NO SAFETY RECALL. THE 1995 TO 1998 RECALL WAS FOR TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO A BROKEN STEERING ROD. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN CALIFORNIA ONE YEAR AGO AND WE KNOW FOR CERTAIN THAT IT WAS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN TEXAS.
NHTSA complaint #10573895 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND SPREAD TO THE REAR BUMPER, CAUSING THE BUMPER TO FRACTURE. THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #10556364 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10544617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED AND HOLES HAD RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
NHTSA complaint #10502548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION
RENEWED MY REGISTRATION SEPT 18 2012, BUT THE FRAME DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION, TOO MANY HOLES AND THIN WALLS ON THE FRAME. ALL OF THE FRAMEWORK JUST FALLING APART, REST OF THE TRUCK, DRIVE TRAIN JUST FINE. IF THE CLOTHE SEAT, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN COVERED HAD TO PASS INSPECTION, IT WOULD EASILY! DIRTY, BUT NO HOLES OR RIPS. HOW UTTERLY RIDICULOUS IS THAT? TRIED 3 TIMES TO GET SOMEONE FROM TOYOTA TO TALK ABOUT IT, BUT THEY JUST PLAY REAL STUPID AND SAY THEY DON,T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE FRAMES ROTTING ON THE T100'S AND CAN'T HELP ME. CAN AND WILL TAKE PICTURES.
NHTSA complaint #10500169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE
RENEWED MY REGISTRATION SEPT 18 2012, BUT THE FRAME DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION, TOO MANY HOLES AND THIN WALLS ON THE FRAME. ALL OF THE FRAMEWORK JUST FALLING APART, REST OF THE TRUCK, DRIVE TRAIN JUST FINE. IF THE CLOTHE SEAT, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN COVERED HAD TO PASS INSPECTION, IT WOULD EASILY! DIRTY, BUT NO HOLES OR RIPS. HOW UTTERLY RIDICULOUS IS THAT? TRIED 3 TIMES TO GET SOMEONE FROM TOYOTA TO TALK ABOUT IT, BUT THEY JUST PLAY REAL STUPID AND SAY THEY DON,T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE FRAMES ROTTING ON THE T100'S AND CAN'T HELP ME. CAN AND WILL TAKE PICTURES.
NHTSA complaint #10500169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED IT WAS RUSTY AND CORRODED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,818.
NHTSA complaint #10481570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100 SR5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME, REAR WHEEL WELLS AND ROCKER PANELS WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
NHTSA complaint #10481188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
WELL ON MY 1997 TOYOTA T-100 EXTENDED CAB THE REAR SEAT BELT TO HOLD THE CHILD SEAT IN PLACE KEEPS COMING LOOSE AND I HAVE NOT OTHER OPTION THAT PLACE THE CHILD SEAT ON THE RT OR LT REAR SEATS AND THIS WILL OR MIGHT RISK MY KID IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN CASE OF A COLLISION, ALSO THE DRIVERS SEAT COME LOOSE SUPER LOOSE IT WONT RESTRAIN AND IN GOING TO HAVE TO GET ONE SOON. SO I ASK TO THE NSTHS TO CONTACT TOYOTA'S MANUFACTURER AND HAVE THEM HANDLE THIS PROBLEM. I DID INCLUDE MY TRUCK INFORMATION AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM TOYOTA'S MANUFACTURES SOON, THANKS AGAIN AND HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.
NHTSA complaint #10472686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
MECHANICALLY 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 THAT USED TO HAVE A GOOD REPUTATION.
NHTSA complaint #10459958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION
MECHANICALLY 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 THAT USED TO HAVE A GOOD REPUTATION.
NHTSA complaint #10459958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.