Toyota T100 recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Toyota T100, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 6
Total Complaints 390
Years Covered 1992–1998

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Toyota T100, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Steering and suspension

1 campaign · Years: 1993–1998

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Toyota T100 in NHTSA complaint data are Structure:body, Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle), Power train:clutch assembly.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
1998 1 33 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Suspension, Seat belts:front.
1997 1 90 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Power train, Structure:frame and members.
1996 1 130 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle), Power train:clutch assembly.
1995 1 90 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle), Power train:clutch assembly.
1994 1 22 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Air bags:frontal, Structure:body.
1993 1 23 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle), Engine and engine cooling:engine, Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl).
1992 0 2 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Structure, Vehicle speed control.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Steering

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1998

  • Steering: Connecting: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: 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 r

1997

  • Steering: Connecting: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V389000) →
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    Summary: 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 r

1996

  • Steering: Connecting: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V389000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: 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 r

1995

  • Steering: Connecting: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V389000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: 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 r

1994

  • Steering: Connecting: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V389000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: 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 r

1993

  • Steering: Connecting: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V389000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: 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 r

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