MYRModel Year Report

1997 Toyota T100

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1997 Toyota T100
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:40:23.600Z

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, 1997 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
1997: 71 complaints
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YearComplaints
19921
199320
199418
199575
1996109
199771
199826

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 17%

17% of complaints: structure — 12 distinct reports on file.

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VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120310

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

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VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120310

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

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MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE THAT ATTACHES PEDAL TO THE CLUTCH. VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020917

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

1997 Toyota T100 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V389000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 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 1997 Toyota T100?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota T100 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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