MYRModel Year Report

1996 Toyota T100

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1996 Toyota T100
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:05:30.524Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota T100 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 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
1996: 109 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
199320
199418
199575
1996109
199771
199826

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file.

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1996 TOYOTA T100 WITH APPROX 77000 MILES, RARELY DRIVEN, GARAGE KEPT AND WELL CARED FOR, CANNOT PASS SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF RUST ON FRAME, CONTROL ARMS, UNDERBODY COMPONENTS, REAR BUMPER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200619

I AM A OWNER OF A 1996 TOYOTA T100 WITH SERIOUS RUST ISSUES ON MY TRUCK. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ONLINE AND FOUND THAT OTHER OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER TRUCK SUCH AS THE TACOMA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181114

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THEN A RUBBING AND CLICKING NOISE COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE DRIVER FRONT WHEEL WELL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121126

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19960102 — vehicle speed control

THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 96E001000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1996 Toyota T100 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96E001000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V389000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Toyota T100?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Toyota T100 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.