1998 TOYOTA T100 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
33
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 TOYOTA T100
The 1998 TOYOTA T100 has received a total of 33 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (6 complaints), Suspension (5 complaints), and Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 TOYOTA T100
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 TOYOTA T100, potentially affecting up to 977,839 vehicles.
Recall 05V389000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
| 977,839 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 TOYOTA T100
33 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 TOYOTA T100. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue.
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 issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue.
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 issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue.
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 RESIDENCE.
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 WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,300.
Safety Rating for the 1998 TOYOTA T100
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 TOYOTA T100 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 TOYOTA T100
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 TOYOTA T100. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TC13-019 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
AC00198 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONDITION WITH A/C INDICATOR LIGHT OPERATION IN DEFROSTER MODE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 TOYOTA T100
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA T100
- 1993 TOYOTA T100 — 23 complaints
- 1994 TOYOTA T100 — 22 complaints
- 1995 TOYOTA T100 — 90 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA T100 — 130 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA T100 — 90 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA T100 (current)
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