Head gasket.
1996 Toyota T100 engine problems
11 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine7
- Engine: gasoline2
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Toyota T100 engine problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1996 Toyota T100 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Heard a loud rattle in engine. Disassembly discovered broken head of connecting rod bolt. Resulted in damage to connecting rod bearing; requires engine overhaul and piston/ connecting rod replacement. Extremely expensive.
Drivers seatbelt will only buckle if consumer pushes release button to slide latch into buckle. *ak consumer was informed by dealer that seat belt was no longer under warranty and they would not replace it.
No summary
Head gasket cracked and engine leaks coolant. Manufacturer replaced both head gaskets at no charge and is unwilling to report the number and frequency of failed head gaskets in the 3.4liter v6 engine. Would appreciate receiving any information about this problem which has been logged with the federal safety agency. I am concerned about the long term ramifications of this defect in the engine.
Temperature ascending unit failed.
Brakes failed.
Engine head gasket malfunctioned.
Head gasket defective, causing coolant to leak onto engine.
Head gasket failed causing loss of all engine coolant. Replacement gasket not available due to backorders and redesigned version not being available.
Questions about the 1996 Toyota T100 engine
Does the 1996 Toyota T100 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Toyota T100, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Toyota T100 engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota T100 engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1996 Toyota T100 problems
Transmission 26Body 25Seat belts 11Steering 9Suspension 9Tires 8Acceleration 6Electrical 5Airbags 2Brakes 2Wheels 2Fuel system 1Locks 1Seats 1Visibility 1
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