1994 TOYOTA T100

1 recalls — 22 complaints — 43 TSBs

05V389000 Sep 6, 2005
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
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 RELA... Read more
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.
977,839 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

22 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
STRUCTURE:BODY2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY2
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING2
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
AIR BAGS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
POWER TRAIN Aug 6, 2014
Incident date: Aug 5, 2014
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. SHIFT LEVER IN FIRST GEAR, CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED AND CLUTCH BYPASS SWITCH ENGAGED. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT WHILE TURNING KEY NEARLY RAMMING INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF DISABLED VEHICLE. VISUAL INSPECTION OF CLUTC... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 29, 2012
Incident date: Jul 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC NOTICED EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FR... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Feb 29, 2012
Incident date: Jul 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC NOTICED EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FR... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING Mar 30, 2009
Incident date: Jan 2, 2009
TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACCEPT OUR COMPLAINT ABOUT OUR 1994 TOYOTA T-100. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE 05V389000 AS A VALID SOURCE FOR A COMPLAINT. TOYOTA STATES THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR OUR VEHICLE. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE FROM TOYOTA OF A RECALL. *TR
STEERING Mar 30, 2009
Incident date: Jan 2, 2009
TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACCEPT OUR COMPLAINT ABOUT OUR 1994 TOYOTA T-100. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE 05V389000 AS A VALID SOURCE FOR A COMPLAINT. TOYOTA STATES THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR OUR VEHICLE. WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE FROM TOYOTA OF A RECALL. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 27, 2006
Incident date: Nov 20, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE RODE ROUGH AND AT ONE POINT, OVERHEATED AND BLEW A HEAD GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. NO REPA... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING Mar 28, 2006
Incident date: Mar 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 5MPH THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO STEER. UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT DETERMINED THERE IS A CRACK IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 05V389000, REGARDING THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE R... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Feb 18, 2003
Incident date: Feb 9, 2003
I AM HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A DEFECT WITH THE CLUTCH AND ASSEMBLE NO LONGER BEING ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. I LOST USE WHEN I WAS DRIVING DUE TO THEM NO LONGER BEING ATTACHED AT THE WELDS AND WALLS! THIS WAS NOT FUNNY AND DANGEROUS. NOT BEING ABLE TO SHIFT AND NO LONGER ABLE TO START THE TRUCK. THE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 5, 2002
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ANTIFREEZE IS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THEN IS BEEN PASS INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WHICH CONSUMER THINKS IS BURNING IT AND PASSING A WHITE SMOKE THAT GOES IN TO HIS HOUSE AND GIVING HIM SEVERE HEADACHES. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STAT... Read more
TIRES Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: Jun 25, 2002
TIRE WALL FAILED CASTASTROPHICALLY ENTIRE WALL LET GO. DID NOT HIT ANYTHING, TIRE PRESSURE MAINTAINED AT 35 PSI CHECHED UNDAMAGED TIRES AFTER INCIDENT ALL AT 35 PSI WITH TWO DIFFERENT TIRE GAUGES. TOOK TIRE TO DEALER (SAM'S) TREAD REMAINING 6/32 OR ORGINIAL 14/32. DEALER WILL REFUND ON 33% OF ORG... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Jun 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Apr 22, 2002
Incident date: Mar 15, 1997
PLASTIC RETRACTOR STICKS OUT OF DOOR.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
WHEN SITTING IN VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS IN IDLE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 10, 2001
THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED DUE TO FAULTY HEAD GASKETS, HAD THEM REPLACED BY DEALER IN 1998 AND AT THAT TIME THE DEALER STATED TOYOTA KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE. THE HEAD GASKET HAS AGAIN "BLOWN" AND I HAD TO PAY FOR THIS SECOND REPAIR FROM MY OWN POCKET. I WANT TO KNOW WHY TOYOTA, KNOWING ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY May 16, 2000
AFTER PARKING VEHICLE NOTICED LOTS OF FULE LEAKS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. DEALER STATED STATED THAT FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
AIR BAGS Apr 30, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
HAD PARKED & LEFT VEHICLE. RETURN & STARTED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER ARRIVING HOME, AIR BAG LIGHT WAS STILL ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & INFORMED THE SENSORS WERE GONE & WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Dec 6, 1998
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED BY DEALER AT NO COST,BUT I ALSO NEEDED TO REPALCE THE TIMING BELT ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. THE DRIVE TRAIN HAS A WARRANTY FOR 60,000 MILES,AND I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR SIX YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. YOU WOULD THINK THE TIMING BELT SHOULD BE REPLACED AT NO CHARG... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Dec 6, 1998
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED BY DEALER AT NO COST,BUT I ALSO NEEDED TO REPALCE THE TIMING BELT ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. THE DRIVE TRAIN HAS A WARRANTY FOR 60,000 MILES,AND I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR SIX YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. YOU WOULD THINK THE TIMING BELT SHOULD BE REPLACED AT NO CHARG... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 21, 1998
FADED PAINT.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Dec 7, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. *SD
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Aug 24, 1994
AXLES FAILED. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Aug 24, 1994
BRAKES FAILED 8 TIMES. *SD

Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 TOYOTA T100

43 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT11
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
140000 AIR BAGS3
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
TSB003220 Aug 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220 Aug 17, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB003220 Aug 17, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
Toyota PRO19-02 Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
T-SB-0032-20 Rev Feb 3, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
T-SB-0304-17 Obs Apr 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
T-SB-0032-20 Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The a
V06_Dealer Packa Sep 24, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Package: 09/24/2018 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Packet to indicate that V06 SSC expired on September 24, 2018. 3VZ?E Head Gasket Special Policy Adjustment. In October 1996, Toyota announced a Special Policy Adjustment th
V06_Dealer Packa Sep 24, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer Package: 09/24/2018 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Packet to indicate that V06 SSC expired on September 24, 2018. 3VZ?E Head Gasket Special Policy Adjustment. In October 1996, Toyota announced a Special Policy Adjustment th
PG004-97-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG004-97-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
PG006-01-Obsolet Aug 31, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev Jul 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE
T-SB-0304-17_Rev Jan 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89
T-SB-0144-08_Obs Nov 21, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
T-SB-0304-17 Oct 27, 2017
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
TSB018217 Jan 6, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed
Safety Recall an Jul 21, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Safety Recall an Jul 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
T-SB-0101-11 Rev Apr 10, 2015
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0101-11 Rev Apr 10, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
T-SB-0014-11 Rev Oct 16, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
T-SB-0014-11 Rev Oct 16, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
T-SB-0134-14 Sep 30, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-SB-0134-14 Sep 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when insta
T-TT-0010-10 Rev May 1, 2014
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position
T-TT-0010-10 Rev May 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position
T-TT-0213-13 Jan 14, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the
TS-BO030-01 Obso Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0185-13 Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
T-TT-0269-13 Oct 23, 2013
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
T-SB-0071-11 Rev Oct 1, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when
T-SB-0141-13 Sep 9, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-SB-0141-13 Sep 9, 2013
050000 PARKING BRAKE
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the B
T-TT-0213-13 Jan 3, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devi
T-PG007-01 May 4, 2001
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Replacement vin plates.
AX00499 Mar 19, 1999
354600 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
SUBJECT REGARDING TOYOTA DINGHY TOWING GUIDE. *TT
EG00298 Feb 13, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3VZ V6 ENGINE. *YC
T-PG002-91 Jan 18, 1991
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Product general information.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — TOYOTA T100

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE02039 Opened: Apr 1, 2002 — Closed: Jul 30, 2002
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1993
CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET/FIREWALL

TOYOTA T100 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA T100 across all model years (1993–1998).

7 Total Recalls
390 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
11 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA T100 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
1998 1 33 View
1997 1 90 View
1996 2 130 View
1995 1 90 View
1994 (current) 1 22
1993 1 23 View
1992 0 2 View

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