NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Toyota T100 Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Toyota T100 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 26 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Toyota T100. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Toyota T100 owner complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Toyota T100, describing incidents dated February 14, 1998 to September 14, 2022.
Most-cited components
- Structure 9 complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
- Seat Belts 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #11545062 · Filed
Took my truck to a body shop to have dings and a few rusted spots on it repaired. The business owner and repair person put it on the rack and after examination, informed me that it was not worth the repairs, because the frame and undercarriage was too extensive and might as such cause safety issues…
ODI #11111118 · Filed
OWNED SINCE 2003, THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 140,000 MILES, BUT MY MECHANIC ADVISES THAT FRAME IS BADLY RUSTED AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I'VE LEARNED THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND THAT TOYOTA HAS AN ACTIVE RECALL. REAR BUMPER HAS ALSO RUSTED THROUGH. I NEED ADVICE ON HOW TO PROCEED. VEHICLE IS PARKED AT MY…
ODI #10873975 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE HAD SEVERE CORROSION. THE CONTACT OBSERVED BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1998 Toyota T100 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE02-039: CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET/FIREWALL
Closed July 30, 2002
STEERING RELAY ROD
NHTSA #05V389000 · Steering — Linkages — Rod — Relay — Connecting · NHTSA notice
Reported September 6, 2005 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 977,839 vehicles
Toyota campaign 50N · Owners notified October 5, 2005 · Vehicles built March 13, 1992 – July 30, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
TOYOTA RECALL NO. SSC 50N.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Toyota T100 model years
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