1995 Toyota T100
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1995 Toyota T100. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
75 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire9 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
The contact owns a 1995 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, the driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed. The air bag warning light had illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air…
The contact owns a 1995 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, the driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed. The air bag warning light had illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bag to deploy. The contact sustained bruising to the left arm, chest, and stomach, but medical attention was not received. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
- Air bags · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Within about 30 seconds of pulling out of my driveway on a dead end street, and thus driving very slowly, the driver's side airbag suddenly exploded. Thankfully there was no one else on the road and I wasn't going at a high speed. The airbag hit me in the face, knocking off my glasses and…
Within about 30 seconds of pulling out of my driveway on a dead end street, and thus driving very slowly, the driver's side airbag suddenly exploded. Thankfully there was no one else on the road and I wasn't going at a high speed. The airbag hit me in the face, knocking off my glasses and producing terrible smell and smoke. My left cheek is bruised. The horn went off continually until I was able to turn off the road into another driveway and turn off the engine. There was no warning, no impact, no braking until it exploded.
- Suspension
A-arm suspension IS very rusty with holes rusted through lower a-arms. Have been told by mechanics that it IS not safe to drive without replacement. This has taken place over time. No breakage at this time.
- Air bags
I got into my vehicle and turned the key. The airbag exploded in my face. The vehicle was parked and completely still. The emergency brake was on and it was not in gear. the impact of the explosion caused mild injuries. I tried to work with toyota on this problem but they were unhelpful. I cut…
I got into my vehicle and turned the key. The airbag exploded in my face. The vehicle was parked and completely still. The emergency brake was on and it was not in gear. the impact of the explosion caused mild injuries. I tried to work with toyota on this problem but they were unhelpful. I cut the airbag off and have continued to drive the vehicle. The horn will not work and of course I have no airbag protection. the vehicle had never been in a wreck at the time that the airbag deployed. I have records of my interaction with toyota that will prove that. The vehicle was in a wreck two years after the airbag exploded. I still own and drive the vehicle.
- Air bags
While driving up the road my driver's airbag suddenly deployed for no reason. have read on the internet that this has happened to many others and that humidity could affect the sensors on the airbag system. this was a humid day, I was driving on a newly paved, smooth two lane road and had not…
While driving up the road my driver's airbag suddenly deployed for no reason. have read on the internet that this has happened to many others and that humidity could affect the sensors on the airbag system. this was a humid day, I was driving on a newly paved, smooth two lane road and had not struck anything nor had anything struck me. Fortunately, I was able to pull over and safely stop in spite of the cab being filled with the smoke from the airbag. I suffered burns on my chest and left arm and bruising on my left hand and arm.
- Air bags
June 1, 2017, while driving straight about 40 mph on the highway, in 5 o'clock traffic, the airbag deployed without reason. I was not hurt and the incident did not cause an accident. The steering column shroud IS original, the shroud came in two colors, oak and moon mist. It IS unknown at this time…
June 1, 2017, while driving straight about 40 mph on the highway, in 5 o'clock traffic, the airbag deployed without reason. I was not hurt and the incident did not cause an accident. The steering column shroud IS original, the shroud came in two colors, oak and moon mist. It IS unknown at this time what happened but I have done some research and from what it reads, the airbag sensor IS located next to the engine and IS exposed to the elements which caused it to malfunction.
- Air bags
While driving down a divided highway, the drivers side air bag deployed with no warning. luckily, no one was seriously injured. the driver had cuts and bruises (see photos). we immediately took the truck to the nearest toyota dealership in milledgeville, ga. the service manager said that there…
While driving down a divided highway, the drivers side air bag deployed with no warning. luckily, no one was seriously injured. the driver had cuts and bruises (see photos). we immediately took the truck to the nearest toyota dealership in milledgeville, ga. the service manager said that there was nothing that they could do. he said that the "truck was old and probably just got hot". he offered to give me a razor knife to cut the airbag off of the steering wheel. I find this response appalling in light of the fact that it was apparently a manufacturers defect and not the result of anything that we had done.
- Air bags
Takata recall at approximately 5:45 pm on 11/18/2016 airbag deployed for no reason while driving less than 10 mph and completing a right turn in a shopping center parking lot at the northwest corner of SE indian street and SE federal hwy in stuart,fl. it was like a gunshot inside the vehicle. the cab filled with smoke and residue and bruised my left arm that was holding the wheel
- Electrical system · Steering
TL* the contact owns a 1995 toyota T100. While driving various speeds, the vehicle veered to the left and right and all the warning lights illuminated. In addition, while driving various speeds, a loud cracking noise emitted from the steering relay. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 toyota T100. While driving various speeds, the vehicle veered to the left and right and all the warning lights illuminated. In addition, while driving various speeds, a loud cracking noise emitted from the steering relay. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 232,000. ..Updated 06/12/17 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was involved in a crash due to the power steering and steering relay failing. the consumer sustained injuries to the head, neck and back. *J's
- Air bags
The drivers airbag deployed while driving on a smooth flat city street / highway, no impact or accident involved. as a result the injuries sustained were bruises and burns to the forearms, face, chest, and neck.
- Air bags
While driving in my neighborhood,the airbag on the steering wheel exploded. I was hit my chest and arm. The noise was so loud that ,i have not been able to get rid of ear ringing. My wife was also in the vehicle and the smoke from explosion caused her throat to become raw.
- Suspension
Have had to replace lower arm on drivers side and passengers side needs replaced also. Frame IS rusting out. Excessive rust for the year. Advised by mechanic that truck IS unsafe to drive. Truck IS basically rotting in half. Toyota IS recalling other trucks due to same problem with the frames but…
Have had to replace lower arm on drivers side and passengers side needs replaced also. Frame IS rusting out. Excessive rust for the year. Advised by mechanic that truck IS unsafe to drive. Truck IS basically rotting in half. Toyota IS recalling other trucks due to same problem with the frames but not this truck. Have talked to 2 toyota dealers and advised there IS nothing to be done on these trucks it only the ones that have been recalled the tacomas and now the sequoias. For the same issues. *tr
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 1995 toyota T100. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a cracking sound. the contact noticed that the frame underneath the vehicle was rusted. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 198,000.
- Air bags
Air bag deployed without warning and no impact. driver was driving down 2 lane road going roughly 25 mph. road surface was smooth and flat (no pot holes). it had just started raining. no other vehicles on the road. air bag deployed without impact to any other object and without warning. driver sustained injuries to head, arm, and chest. *tr
- Air bags · Electrical system · Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
The mph dosen't work, the air bags do not respond, the ac and heat do not work, rear brakes do not respond. *tr
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 1995 toyota T100. The contact stated that the entire frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance where the mechanic confirmed the failure. The mechanic then advised the contact to notify an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 toyota T100. The contact stated that the entire frame was corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance where the mechanic confirmed the failure. The mechanic then advised the contact to notify an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline · Suspension
Vehicle fuel lines had rusted and leaked gasoline necessitating replacement approx 1 year ago. Currently, as of 06/18/2012, there IS "excessive rust for miles and age of car" (on entire frame and suspension components per mechanic exam). The lower control arms have holes caused by rust that could affect control of vehicle. This IS similar to recall of same vintage toyota tacoma pickup trucks. *Tr
- Suspension
TL* the contact owns a 1995 toyota T100. The contact stated that the front frame and suspension was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance and the mechanic noticed the failure. The mechanic then advised the contact to notify an authorized dealer and…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 toyota T100. The contact stated that the front frame and suspension was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance and the mechanic noticed the failure. The mechanic then advised the contact to notify an authorized dealer and inquire about possible recalls. The dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls or warranties addressing the failure. The dealer also stated that all repairs would be made at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 117,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Full line rusted and leaked gasoline over driveway. Required replacement of fuel lines,brackets,gaskets and fuel tube. Fuel tank needed to be removed . entire problem caused by rust. Damage due to gas leakage on macadam driveway. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Gas leaking from fuel line attached to the fuel pump assembly, out side of the gas tank. also gas tank had a leak from vibration or rubbing on gas tank straps. it will still leak when filled past a 1/2 tank. to fix the above fuel line leak the metal lines were cut and replaced with high pressure rubber fuel hose. the gas tank leak has not been repaired. *Tr
- Structure › Frame and members
1995 toyota T100 frame was rotted underneath. It was not reported even though it was regularly in a toyota dealership for service (joseph toyota of cincinnati). After being discovered, it was determined by a welder that the unsafe damaged parts could be welded and fixed and that the rust could be…
1995 toyota T100 frame was rotted underneath. It was not reported even though it was regularly in a toyota dealership for service (joseph toyota of cincinnati). After being discovered, it was determined by a welder that the unsafe damaged parts could be welded and fixed and that the rust could be removed and completely recoated. This cost $1200.00. the toyota main office would not consider a buy back or any other option, even though it was manufactured at the same time and place as the frame rot tacomas. *Tr
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Clutch pedal bracket metal cracked; resulting in clutch not able to disengage flywheel to shift gears. *nm
- Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
Dt*: the contact stated a year ago the steering relay rod fractured. it was repaired before a recall was announced. a recall letter was received and because no invoice IS available, the manufacturer will not reimburse the contact. the nhtsa recall # 05v389000 concerning the steering: relay: connecting.
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Pushed clutch pedal in, heard popping sound. Clutch pedal bracket cracked. unable to shift gears and vehicle would not start. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Fuel leak from gas lines above tank on 1995 t100,lines had rusted. Had fuel lines replace. *nm
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Clutch pedal bracket/firewall
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10244113TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10207946POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10197476Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Product general information.
- 10188913TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10174891TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10152205TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10145776Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10145756Dealer Package: 09/24/2018 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Packet to indicate that V06 SSC expired on September 24, 2018. 3VZ?E Head Gasket Special Policy Adjustment. In October 1996, Toyota announced a Special Policy Adjustment that provided extended warranty coverage for the head gaskets of certain 1988?1994 Toyota Compact Pickup Truck, 4Runner, and T100 equipped with the 3VZ?E V6 engine. This Special Policy Adjustment extended the warranty coverage for the head gaskets to 8 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurred first) or 12 months from the date of the owner notification letter. Commencing in Dec., 1997, Toyota will proceed with the Special Policy Adjustment Warranty Extension program by notifying the remaining owners of 1988, 1989 and early production (up to 12/89 production date) Toyota Compact Pick?up Truck and 4Runner equipped with 3VZ?E V6 engines who have not previously received any notification or have not received any head gasket repairs from a Toyota dealer since October 1, 1996. Since introducing this Special Policy Adjustment, Toyota has identified that the head gasket failure condition is primarily limited to a particular production period of the involved vehicles. As a result, for a specific group of the vehicles previously involved in the Special Policy Adjustment, Toyota is now changing the handling procedure to a Special Service Campaign. 3VZ?E Head Gasket Special Service Campaign (V06) With the introduction of the new Special Service Campaign(V06), owners of late production 1990, all 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 up to early production 1995 (1/90 to 10/94 production date) Toyota Compact Pick?up Truck, 4Runner and T100 equipped with 3VZ?E V6 engines who have not received any head gasket repairs from a Toyota dealer since October 1, 1996 will be notified to contact a Toyota dealer for head gaskets replacement.
- 10145749Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Replacement Certification Label and VIN Plate Criteria A replacement certification label and/or VIN plate may be requested if: ? The vehicle was in an accident and the label and/or plate is damaged or attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair. ? The label and/or plate was stolen.
- 10133915Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10133649TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10132812Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to inconsistent rotational speed of the engine's crankshaft.
- 10132136The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
- 10132084The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly
- 10131993This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10131984A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
- 10131961Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10131713TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10123420TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10111390TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10111197TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10109492TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
- 10109404TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
- 10010021Engine bank 1 and bank 2 a/f and 02 identification. Various toyota models.
- 627389Subject regarding head gasket replacement.
- 605423Parts information for vehicles equipped with exhaust gas recirculation (egr).
- 604869Special service campaign X01 involving replacement of the cylinder head gaskets installed on certain vehicles equipped with the 3.4 liter V6 engine.
- 604667Subject regarding toyota dinghy towing guide.
- 603966Subject on special service campaign X01 to replace the cylinder head gaskets.
- 600350Subject regarding cylinder head installation for vehicles equipped with the 3VZ V6 engine.
Every Toyota T100 model year
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