MYRModel Year Report

1996 Toyota Toyota Truck

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1996 Toyota Toyota Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:18:42.841Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Toyota Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 2000: 14 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1996: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19822
19831
19842
19851
19866
19874
19887
19898
199111
199217
199316
199419
199510
19965
19975
19986
200014
20016
20036

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

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BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS BROKE, RESULTING IN CONTROL LOST.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980616

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

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FAILURE OF STEERING RELAY ROD. SECOND VERIFIED OCCURRENCE OF THIS EXTREME SAFETY RELATED FAILURE. BOTH FAILURES AT SLOW SPEED IN PARKING LOT. TOYOTA 1996 T100 PICK UP TRUCK. VIN #[XXX] AND ALSO VIN [XXX].

NHTSA ODI report, 20040311

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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SEAT BELT FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970912

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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HEAD GASKET LEAKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970627

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Toyota Toyota Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 Toyota Toyota Truck 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 Toyota Truck?

The most-reported component is suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Toyota Toyota Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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