1998 Toyota T100 problems

Filed Sep 17, 2023 · Body, Brakes · NY

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 issues. I chose not to have it repaired because of this issue.

Filed Jul 13, 2018 · Body · VA

Owned since 2003, the truck has only 140,000 miles, but my mechanic advises that frame is badly rusted and is unsafe to drive. I've learned this is a common issue and that toyota has an active recall. Rear bumper has also rusted through. I need advice on how to proceed. Vehicle is parked at my residence.

Filed Jun 13, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 99,300 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota t100. The contact stated that the entire frame of the vehicle had severe corrosion. The contact observed brake fluid leaking from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,300.

Filed Nov 26, 2015 · Body · PA

The body to frame mount has rusted away breaking three parts of the frame. The top of the frame is the only part holding the truck together, causing a safety hazard which resulted in not being able to pass state inspection.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · 98,000 miles · PA

The truck has 98,000 miles. The frame is rusted through on the right side behind the front wheel and in front of the back wheel. The truck will not pass pa state inspection.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Body · 143,120 miles · PA

I have a 1998 toyota t100 with 143k miles on it. The frame is now broke under the bed near the front leaf spring shackle, beside a bed mount. The other side is also cracked bad and is about to break. I also noticed the cross-member that the carrier bearing attaches too is also cracked on one side and all but cracked on the other side. I called toyota because I know they are doing the tacomas around the same year as well as the tundras. Toyota said that there is no recall or anything they can do. I know this is an issue with several other t100s and am very upset that they wont do anything with the t100s.

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 137,925 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota t100. The contact stated that the tire specialist advised him that the driver's side rear frame springs mount were severely corroded and exhibited holes. The tire specialist advised that it was unsafe to drive the vehicle. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileage was 137,925.

Filed Sep 11, 2013 · Body · NH

This 1998 t100 was an awesome truck, but like all toyotas the frame is rotted through. The steel that is used on these is complete junk.. This is where the american company's have it. I like the questions to answer, was there a crash? Not yet, was there an injury or fatality? Will that make toyota do a recall? I think not!! The frame on all these t100 should be taken care of by toyota.. It just seems like toyota just doesn't care anymore. Toyota should get a huge fine for knowing this problem, and doing nothing about it... Lets see how many people have to die before something is done..

Filed May 1, 2012 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · ME

When backing out of a parking space lower left a-arm broke (rust) and left front tire collapsed. Have learned that toyota tacoma trucks made in '90s had defective frames and there was a buy back. Shop tells me my frame is bad. Truck has only 69k miles on it. Truck is practically the same as a tacoma, is toyota doing anything for t-100s? Dealer said no?

Filed Jan 1, 2012 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · MA

The frame has extensive rust/damage.