1996 TOYOTA T100 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Steering Problems:

  • Broken steering relay rod leading to loss of steering control
    
  • Failure of steering linkages
    
  • Steering rod crack
    
  • Broken steering column support bracket
    
  • Broken steering rod causing steering wheel to turn freely
    
  • Steering shaft fracture
    
  • Steering bracket bending
    

• 2. Frame Rusting Problems:

  • Severe frame rot
    
  • Excessive rust on frame, control arms, underbody components, rear bumper
    
  • Dangerous rust on frame and rear body mounts
    
  • Rusty undercarriage, body rust, rear bumper rusted off
    
  • Frame rusted with holes, rear frame rusted near gas tank
    
  • Rusted frame, rear frame rusted next to gas tank
    

• 3. Clutch Pedal Bracket Failure:

  • Clutch pedal bracket cracked, inoperable clutch
    
  • Defective clutch bracket causing vehicle to stall
    
  • Weak clutch mounting bracket, inoperable clutch pedal
    
  • Clutch pedal assembly failure
    
  • Clutch support bracket failure
    
  • Clutch mounting bracket cracked
    
  • Clutch pedal bracket broke
    
  • Clutch pedal assembly bolted through firewall, resulting in bracket breakage
    

• 4. Tire Problems:

  • Tread separation on tires
    
  • Blowout due to tread separation
    
  • Tire bulge and blowout
    
  • Dunlop tires causing tire failures
    

• 5. Seat Belt Issues:

  • Front seat belts fail to retract
    
  • Drivers seat belt won't buckle without pushing release button
    
  • Passenger seat belt issues
    
  • Seat belt locks up and won't retract
    
  • Seat belts hang loose, pose safety hazard
    

• 6. Cruise Control Issues:

  • Cruise control causes unintended acceleration
    
  • Vehicle accelerates above set speed with cruise control
    
  • Cruise control malfunctions, increases speed sporadically
    

• 7. Other Problems:

  • Engine head gasket failure
    
  • Automatic gear shift issues
    
  • Brakes failed
    
  • Front bumper inadequate, dents easily
    
  • Firestone tire blowout
    
  • Hood flew open while driving
    
  • Clutch failure while at traffic light