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1998 Toyota T100 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 1998 Toyota T100 sits mid-pack among T100 years: 33 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 33, with a single recall and one closed investigation.

Body & Structure leads the complaint categories with 10 reports (30% of the total).

33

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other T100 years?

T100 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted130 complaints1992: 2 complaints1993: 23 complaints1994: 22 complaints1995: 90 complaints1996: 130 complaints1997: 90 complaints1998: 33 complaints
T100 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1998 Toyota T100 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure1030%
Suspension515%
Seat Belts412%
Brakes39%
Transmission39%
Other26%
Electrical System26%
Tires & Wheels26%
Steering26%

Does the 1998 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.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 14, 2022

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · September 14, 2022

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCKS, BUT BECOMES LOOSE WHEN DRIVING. THE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, BUT THE SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 105,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · May 19, 2007

“CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET ON TOYOTA T 100 WENT THROUGH FIRE WALL WHILE DRIVING. COULD NOT GET TRUCK IN OUR OUT OF GEAR. LOOKED ON NET AND FOUND MANY HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. CONTACTED DEALER NO RECALL AND NO HELP WITH PRICING TO REPAIR TRUCK. SAFETY CONCERN ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO GET VEHICLE OUT OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 10, 2009

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 14, 2022

1998 Toyota T100 — common questions

Is the 1998 Toyota T100 reliable?

It is close to typical for the T100: 33 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 1998 T100 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (10 complaints), suspension (5 complaints), seat belts (4 complaints).

Does the 1998 Toyota T100 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1998 Toyota T100. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1998 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.