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1995 Toyota T100 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 90 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.7 times the median T100 year — the 1995 model ranks #2 of 7 T100 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (22), airbags (17), and brakes (9), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

90

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

11

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1995 compare to other T100 years?

T100 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted130 complaints1992: 2 complaints1993: 23 complaints1994: 22 complaints1995: 90 complaints1996: 130 complaints1997: 90 complaints1998: 33 complaints
T100 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1995 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1995 Toyota T100 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission2224%
Airbags1719%
Brakes910%
Suspension910%
Steering56%
Fuel System56%
Seat Belts44%
Body & Structure44%
Electrical System33%
Tires & Wheels33%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)33%
Speed Control22%
Engine22%
Lighting11%
Visibility & Wipers11%

Does the 1995 Toyota T100 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V389000SteeringSeptember 6, 2005 · 977,839 units

Defect

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE TRAVELING OVER A MOUNTAIN AT APPROXIMATELY 60+ MPH, AND VEHICLE BEING IN OVERDRIVE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD WHICH REQUIRED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF OVERDRIVE UNTIL TRANSMISSION COOLED DOWN. *AK *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 1, 1996

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 15, 2014

“1995 TOYOTA T100 HAS FIREWALL AND CLUTCH BRACKET PROBLEMS AS NOTED IN PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS AND HAS CAUSED FINANCIAL, STARTING AND REPAIR ISSUES. *JB ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 30, 2002

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · June 18, 2012

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 5, 2015 · crash

1995 Toyota T100 — common questions

Is the 1995 Toyota T100 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 90 complaints put the 1995 model at #2 of 7 T100 years. It is one of the T100 years to avoid.

What are the most common 1995 T100 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (22 complaints), airbags (17 complaints), brakes (9 complaints).

Does the 1995 Toyota T100 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1995 Toyota T100. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1995 Toyota T100 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Toyota T100 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the T100 years to avoid are 1996, 1997, 1995. The cleanest record among T100 years belongs to 1992.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.