1997 Toyota T100 structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Toyota T100 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1997 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while performing an oil change on the vehicle, he noticed the sub-frame was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no…”
filed Nov 10, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 toyota t100. The contact, a mechanic, noticed that the frame had extensive rust corrosion, and fractured without warning. The vehicle was to be repaired by the mechanic the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000. Updated…”
filed Oct 3, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other T100 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 T100 | 9 | 35% |
| 1996 T100 | 25 | 23% |
| 1995 T100 | 4 | 5% |
| 1993 T100 | 3 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Toyota T100
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.