1995 Toyota T100

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1995 Toyota T100
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:51.097Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota T100 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1995 highlighted. 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 18 complaints 1994 1995: 75 complaints 1995 1996: 109 complaints 1996 1997: 71 complaints 1997 1998: 26 complaints 1998
1995: 75 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
199320
199418
199575
1996109
199771
199826

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) and clutch assembly.

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PE-02-039-CLUTCH PEDAL BRAKET/FIREWALL "CONSUMER STATES WHILE APPLIYING THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET BROKE AND THE BRAKET DAMAGE THE FIREWALL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20021001

AIR BAGS 21%

21% of complaints: air bags — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 1995 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, the driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed. The air bag warning light had illuminated intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250317

I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE AND TURNED THE KEY. THE AIRBAG EXPLODED IN MY FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND COMPLETELY STILL. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ON AND IT WAS NOT IN GEAR. THE IMPACT OF THE EXPLOSION CAUSED MILD INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171028

AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING AND NO IMPACT. DRIVER WAS DRIVING DOWN 2 LANE ROAD GOING ROUGHLY 25 MPH. ROAD SURFACE WAS SMOOTH AND FLAT (NO POT HOLES). IT HAD JUST STARTED RAINING. NO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140520

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing leaf spring assembly and coil springs.

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A-ARM SUSPENSION IS VERY RUSTY WITH HOLES RUSTED THROUGH LOWER A-ARMS. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MECHANICS THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT REPLACEMENT. THIS HAS TAKEN PLACE OVER TIME. NO BREAKAGE AT THIS TIME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180807

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing connecting and column.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 TOYOTA T100. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A LOUD CRACKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING RELAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160713

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHILE TRAVELING ON 30MPH ON THE HIGHWAY GOING AROUND TO THE OFF RAMP. AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE STEERING WAS LOST. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020923

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20020401 — PE (closed 20020730)

CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET/FIREWALL

R 20051005 — steering

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 FU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 05V389000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 Toyota T100 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V389000 (steering) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1995 Toyota T100 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Toyota T100?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Toyota T100 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.