Toyota T100 years to avoid
The Toyota T100 years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1992 is the cleanest year on record.
390
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
1992–1998
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
T100 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 130 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 90 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 90 |
Every T100 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 33 | 1 | |
| 1997avoid | 90 | 1 | |
| 1996avoid | 130 | 2 | |
| 1995avoid | 90 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 22 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 23 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota T100 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the T100 years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 1995. The cleanest year on record is 1992.
What is the best year for the Toyota T100?
By complaint volume, 1992 has the cleanest NHTSA record among T100 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Toyota T100 have?
Across all model years, the T100 has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 390 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.