1995 Toyota T100: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
63 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
140,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 29 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 63 complaints (19.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 14.3% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 12.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 6.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 6.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 7 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
Air Bags: 12; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 7; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 5; Suspension: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Electrical System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 8 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 13 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 8; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 13
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 34 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 5; 2000: 6; 2001: 2; 2002: 11; 2003: 5; 2004: 2; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 4; 2016: 4; 2017: 4; 2018: 1; 2021: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10003801 · 2003-01-14 (January 14, 2003)
SEAT BELT UNLATCHES BY ITS SELF.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003801 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011775 · 2003-04-02 (April 2, 2003)
THE TRUCK FRAME RUBBED A HOLE ON THE FUEL TANK. *PH *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011775 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011903 · 2003-03-17 (March 17, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011903 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018596 · 2003-05-13 (May 13, 2003)
1995 TOYOTA T100 HAS FIREWALL AND CLUTCH BRACKET PROBLEMS AS NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS AND HAS CAUSED FINANCIAL, STARTING AND REPAIR ISSUES. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018596 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10039945 · 2003-09-15 (September 15, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET AND THE FIREWALL BROKE. DEALER NOTIFIED. CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER CONSUMERS, AND HAS CAUSED FINANCIAL REPAIR ISSUES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10039945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072495 · 2004-05-12 (May 12, 2004)
THE SEATBELTS DO NOT RETRACT THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACES 2 TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE LET GO ONCE AGAIN THIS CAUSES THE SEATBELTS TO GET SLAMMED IN THE DOORS AND EXPOSES THE TAG THAT SAYS THEY MUST BE REPLACED. IT ALSO CAUSES EXTREME WARE AND TEAR ON THE SEATBELT POTENTIALLY CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10072495 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10078637 · 2004-06-22 (June 22, 2004)
WHILE BEING ROAD TESTED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 142,134 miles reported. Look up ODI 10078637 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10129290 · 2005-07-19 (July 19, 2005)
FRONT STEERING LINK ON 1995 TOYOTA T-100 BREAKS. RESULTS IN NO STEERING.
Owner-reported narrative. 178,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10129290 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
05V389000 · Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting
Reported: 2005-09-06 (September 6, 2005)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗