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Nov 10, 2022 Structure 122,000 mi

The contact owns a 1997 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while performing an oil change on the vehicle, he noticed the sub-frame was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistanc...

Nov 10, 2022 Structure 122,000 mi

The contact owns a 1997 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while performing an oil change on the vehicle, he noticed the sub-frame was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistanc...

Oct 3, 2016 Structure 201,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT, A MECHANIC, NOTICED THAT THE FRAME HAD EXTENSIVE RUST CORROSION, AND FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE REPAIRED BY THE MECHANIC THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,000. UPDATED 03/...

Oct 3, 2016 Structure 201,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT, A MECHANIC, NOTICED THAT THE FRAME HAD EXTENSIVE RUST CORROSION, AND FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE REPAIRED BY THE MECHANIC THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,000. UPDATED 03/...

Apr 28, 2016 Unknown Or Other 20 mi

CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATES WHEN ENGAGED (65MPH UP TO 90 MPH). HAD TO HIT BRAKES REALLY HARD TO COMPLETELY A NEAR STOP. DID VARIOUS TIMES AND NOW NOT USING IT. I UNDERSTANDING THIS WAS AN ISSUE ON 1996 T100 AND THERE WAS A RECALL. BOUGHT THIS AS CERTIFIED PREOWNED TOYOTA IN 1999. ONLY 120,000 MI...

Apr 28, 2016 Unknown Or Other 20 mi

CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATES WHEN ENGAGED (65MPH UP TO 90 MPH). HAD TO HIT BRAKES REALLY HARD TO COMPLETELY A NEAR STOP. DID VARIOUS TIMES AND NOW NOT USING IT. I UNDERSTANDING THIS WAS AN ISSUE ON 1996 T100 AND THERE WAS A RECALL. BOUGHT THIS AS CERTIFIED PREOWNED TOYOTA IN 1999. ONLY 120,000 MI...

Aug 26, 2015 Structure

SEVERLY BAD FRAME ROT HOLES! BY THE CONTROL ARMS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME CAN SNAP AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT I CANT TOW ANYTHING WITH THE TRUCK ANYMORE FOR THE FACT THAT THE BACK HALF THE FRAME IS ALSO ROTTED AWAY TO WEAR IF I PUT A TRAILER ON IT THE FRAME WILL PROBABLY SNAP NO WERE ON THE FRAME IS SOL...

Aug 26, 2015 Structure

SEVERLY BAD FRAME ROT HOLES! BY THE CONTROL ARMS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FRAME CAN SNAP AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT I CANT TOW ANYTHING WITH THE TRUCK ANYMORE FOR THE FACT THAT THE BACK HALF THE FRAME IS ALSO ROTTED AWAY TO WEAR IF I PUT A TRAILER ON IT THE FRAME WILL PROBABLY SNAP NO WERE ON THE FRAME IS SOL...

Mar 6, 2015 Service Brakes

TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP FOR EXHAUST REPAIR. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED BADLY WITH HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME. TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA DEALER BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT COULD GET DANGEROUS. HE ALSO POINTED OUT RUST ON BRAKE LINES AND OTHER S...

Mar 6, 2015 Power Train

TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP FOR EXHAUST REPAIR. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED BADLY WITH HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME. TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA DEALER BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT COULD GET DANGEROUS. HE ALSO POINTED OUT RUST ON BRAKE LINES AND OTHER S...

Mar 6, 2015 Suspension

TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP FOR EXHAUST REPAIR. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED BADLY WITH HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME. TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA DEALER BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT COULD GET DANGEROUS. HE ALSO POINTED OUT RUST ON BRAKE LINES AND OTHER S...

Mar 6, 2015 Service Brakes

TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP FOR EXHAUST REPAIR. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED BADLY WITH HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME. TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA DEALER BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT COULD GET DANGEROUS. HE ALSO POINTED OUT RUST ON BRAKE LINES AND OTHER S...

Mar 6, 2015 Power Train

TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP FOR EXHAUST REPAIR. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED BADLY WITH HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME. TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA DEALER BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT COULD GET DANGEROUS. HE ALSO POINTED OUT RUST ON BRAKE LINES AND OTHER S...

Mar 6, 2015 Suspension

TOOK TRUCK TO REPAIR SHOP FOR EXHAUST REPAIR. TECHNICIAN FOUND THE FRAME TO BE RUSTED BADLY WITH HOLES THROUGH THE FRAME. TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO HAVE THIS LOOKED AT BY A TOYOTA DEALER BECAUSE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE IT COULD GET DANGEROUS. HE ALSO POINTED OUT RUST ON BRAKE LINES AND OTHER S...

Jun 20, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T-100 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE FLOORBOARD WAS SEVERELY COVERED WITH RUST AND CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND...

Jun 20, 2014 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T-100 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE FLOORBOARD WAS SEVERELY COVERED WITH RUST AND CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND...

May 16, 2014 Suspension

I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST...

May 16, 2014 Structure

I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST...

May 16, 2014 Power Train

I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST...

May 16, 2014 Suspension

I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST...

May 16, 2014 Structure

I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST...

May 16, 2014 Power Train

I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE DESCRIPTIONS ON THE SITE AND AM AFRAID I'M DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE UNDERLYING RUST ISSUES WHICH COULD BE AT THE ROOT OF SHIFTER ISSUES, AS IN A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT AND THE DANGEROUS FRAME RUST ISSUE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT I RECOGNIZE MANY OF THE RUST...

May 13, 2014 Structure

RUSTING FRAME BUMPER FUEL LINES BRAKE LINES. *TR

May 13, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

RUSTING FRAME BUMPER FUEL LINES BRAKE LINES. *TR

May 13, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUSTING FRAME BUMPER FUEL LINES BRAKE LINES. *TR

May 13, 2014 Structure

RUSTING FRAME BUMPER FUEL LINES BRAKE LINES. *TR

May 13, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

RUSTING FRAME BUMPER FUEL LINES BRAKE LINES. *TR

May 13, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RUSTING FRAME BUMPER FUEL LINES BRAKE LINES. *TR

Mar 20, 2014 Steering 188,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T RETURN TO CENTER UPON COMPLETION OF THE TURN. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A MAJOR SAFETY VEHICLE RECALL FOR THIS TRUCK HOWEVER TWO DEALERS IN MERCED AND MODESTO, CALIFORNIA HAVE TOLD ME THERE IS NO SAFETY RECALL. THE 1995 TO 1998 RECALL WAS FOR TOTAL LO...

Mar 20, 2014 Steering 188,000 mi

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WON'T RETURN TO CENTER UPON COMPLETION OF THE TURN. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A MAJOR SAFETY VEHICLE RECALL FOR THIS TRUCK HOWEVER TWO DEALERS IN MERCED AND MODESTO, CALIFORNIA HAVE TOLD ME THERE IS NO SAFETY RECALL. THE 1995 TO 1998 RECALL WAS FOR TOTAL LO...

Dec 17, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND SPREAD TO THE REAR BUMPER, CAUSING THE BUMPER TO FRACTURE. THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE...

Dec 17, 2013 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND SPREAD TO THE REAR BUMPER, CAUSING THE BUMPER TO FRACTURE. THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE...

Sep 20, 2013 Structure 176,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. *TR

Sep 20, 2013 Structure 176,000 mi

FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION. *TR

Mar 12, 2013 Structure 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED AND HOLES HAD RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE TH...

Mar 12, 2013 Structure 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED AND HOLES HAD RUSTED THROUGH THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE TH...

Feb 26, 2013 Structure 250,129 mi

RENEWED MY REGISTRATION SEPT 18 2012, BUT THE FRAME DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION, TOO MANY HOLES AND THIN WALLS ON THE FRAME. ALL OF THE FRAMEWORK JUST FALLING APART, REST OF THE TRUCK, DRIVE TRAIN JUST FINE. IF THE CLOTHE SEAT, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN COVERED HAD TO PASS INSPECTION, IT WOULD EASILY! DIRTY, ...

Feb 26, 2013 Suspension 250,129 mi

RENEWED MY REGISTRATION SEPT 18 2012, BUT THE FRAME DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION, TOO MANY HOLES AND THIN WALLS ON THE FRAME. ALL OF THE FRAMEWORK JUST FALLING APART, REST OF THE TRUCK, DRIVE TRAIN JUST FINE. IF THE CLOTHE SEAT, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN COVERED HAD TO PASS INSPECTION, IT WOULD EASILY! DIRTY, ...

Feb 26, 2013 Structure 250,129 mi

RENEWED MY REGISTRATION SEPT 18 2012, BUT THE FRAME DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION, TOO MANY HOLES AND THIN WALLS ON THE FRAME. ALL OF THE FRAMEWORK JUST FALLING APART, REST OF THE TRUCK, DRIVE TRAIN JUST FINE. IF THE CLOTHE SEAT, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN COVERED HAD TO PASS INSPECTION, IT WOULD EASILY! DIRTY, ...

Feb 26, 2013 Suspension 250,129 mi

RENEWED MY REGISTRATION SEPT 18 2012, BUT THE FRAME DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION, TOO MANY HOLES AND THIN WALLS ON THE FRAME. ALL OF THE FRAMEWORK JUST FALLING APART, REST OF THE TRUCK, DRIVE TRAIN JUST FINE. IF THE CLOTHE SEAT, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN COVERED HAD TO PASS INSPECTION, IT WOULD EASILY! DIRTY, ...

Oct 23, 2012 Suspension 173,818 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED IT WAS RUSTY AND CORRODED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Oct 23, 2012 Suspension 173,818 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED IT WAS RUSTY AND CORRODED AND THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Oct 19, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100 SR5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME, REAR WHEEL WELLS AND ROCKER PANELS WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS...

Oct 19, 2012 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100 SR5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME, REAR WHEEL WELLS AND ROCKER PANELS WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS...

Aug 27, 2012 Seat Belts 124,000 mi

WELL ON MY 1997 TOYOTA T-100 EXTENDED CAB THE REAR SEAT BELT TO HOLD THE CHILD SEAT IN PLACE KEEPS COMING LOOSE AND I HAVE NOT OTHER OPTION THAT PLACE THE CHILD SEAT ON THE RT OR LT REAR SEATS AND THIS WILL OR MIGHT RISK MY KID IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN CASE OF A COLLISION, ALSO THE DRIVERS SEAT C...

Aug 27, 2012 Seat Belts 124,000 mi

WELL ON MY 1997 TOYOTA T-100 EXTENDED CAB THE REAR SEAT BELT TO HOLD THE CHILD SEAT IN PLACE KEEPS COMING LOOSE AND I HAVE NOT OTHER OPTION THAT PLACE THE CHILD SEAT ON THE RT OR LT REAR SEATS AND THIS WILL OR MIGHT RISK MY KID IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN CASE OF A COLLISION, ALSO THE DRIVERS SEAT C...

May 29, 2012 Suspension 1,404,030 mi

MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING...

May 29, 2012 Structure 1,404,030 mi

MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING...

May 29, 2012 Service Brakes 1,404,030 mi

MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING...

May 29, 2012 Steering 1,404,030 mi

MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING...

May 29, 2012 Suspension 1,404,030 mi

MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING...

May 29, 2012 Structure 1,404,030 mi

MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING...

May 29, 2012 Service Brakes 1,404,030 mi

MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING...

May 29, 2012 Steering 1,404,030 mi

MECHANICALLY THIS TRUCK IS VERY SOUND, BUT THE FRAME AND MANY PARTS ARE RUSTING EXCESSIVELY. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE TRUCK I HAD IT UNDERCOATED. THIS DIDN'T LAST LONG AND I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS, THE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE AND WAS RECENTLY TOLD THAT I AM AT RISK OF NOT BEING...

Mar 22, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CLAIM NO. 10451047. IN REVIEWING CLAIM I REALIZED THE SAFETY ISSUES NOT FULLY COVERED. A SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE USING THIS VEHICLE. WHILE BRINGING BAGGED LEAVES TO TOWN RECYCLING AREA, A BAG FELL FROM THE TRUCK. MY SON AND I STOPPED IN THE ROAD TO RETRIEVE T...

Mar 22, 2012 Power Train 120,000 mi

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CLAIM NO. 10451047. IN REVIEWING CLAIM I REALIZED THE SAFETY ISSUES NOT FULLY COVERED. A SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE USING THIS VEHICLE. WHILE BRINGING BAGGED LEAVES TO TOWN RECYCLING AREA, A BAG FELL FROM THE TRUCK. MY SON AND I STOPPED IN THE ROAD TO RETRIEVE T...

Mar 22, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CLAIM NO. 10451047. IN REVIEWING CLAIM I REALIZED THE SAFETY ISSUES NOT FULLY COVERED. A SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE USING THIS VEHICLE. WHILE BRINGING BAGGED LEAVES TO TOWN RECYCLING AREA, A BAG FELL FROM THE TRUCK. MY SON AND I STOPPED IN THE ROAD TO RETRIEVE T...

Mar 22, 2012 Power Train 120,000 mi

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CLAIM NO. 10451047. IN REVIEWING CLAIM I REALIZED THE SAFETY ISSUES NOT FULLY COVERED. A SERIOUS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE USING THIS VEHICLE. WHILE BRINGING BAGGED LEAVES TO TOWN RECYCLING AREA, A BAG FELL FROM THE TRUCK. MY SON AND I STOPPED IN THE ROAD TO RETRIEVE T...

Mar 10, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS....

Mar 10, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS....

Mar 10, 2012 Power Train 120,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS....

Mar 10, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS....

Mar 10, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS....

Mar 10, 2012 Power Train 120,000 mi

VEHICLE DEVELOPED FUEL LEAK DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. TOYOTA FAILED TO MAKE REPAIRS DESPITE BEING COVERED BY A FEDERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT. SEVERE RUST OF FRAME IDENTIFIED. NOW SHIFTER NOT WORKING DUE TO FURTHER CORROSION. LETTERS TO TOYOTA HAVE BEEN FRUITLESS....

Feb 23, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MECHANIC STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT HE COULD WELD THE FRAME BUT WAS NOT SURE THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED DUE...

Feb 23, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MECHANIC STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT HE COULD WELD THE FRAME BUT WAS NOT SURE THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED DUE...

Nov 26, 2011 Structure 100,174 mi

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AND HAS BECOME UNSAFE, JUST LIKE THE TACOMA AND TUNDRA. I HAD THE FRAME INSPECTED BY TOYOTA, THEY AGREED "FRAME PERCH IS ROTTED". *TR

Nov 26, 2011 Structure 100,174 mi

THE FRAME HAS RUSTED AND HAS BECOME UNSAFE, JUST LIKE THE TACOMA AND TUNDRA. I HAD THE FRAME INSPECTED BY TOYOTA, THEY AGREED "FRAME PERCH IS ROTTED". *TR

Dec 20, 2010 Seat Belts 1 mi

1997 TOYOTA T-100, SEAT BELTS FAIL TO PERFORM PROPERLY SINCE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN 1997. SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT AND ARE CONSTANTLY HANGING OUTSIDE THE TRUCK THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK DOOR WHETHER IN USE OR NOT. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN WET HUNDREDS OF TIMES, HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO ROAD...

Dec 20, 2010 Seat Belts 1 mi

1997 TOYOTA T-100, SEAT BELTS FAIL TO PERFORM PROPERLY SINCE ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN 1997. SEAT BELTS FAIL TO RETRACT AND ARE CONSTANTLY HANGING OUTSIDE THE TRUCK THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK DOOR WHETHER IN USE OR NOT. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN WET HUNDREDS OF TIMES, HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO ROAD...

Dec 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AT THE FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, THE FRAME, FRONT BUMPER, THE A-FRA...

Dec 14, 2010 Structure 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AT THE FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, THE FRAME, FRONT BUMPER, THE A-FRA...

Dec 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AT THE FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, THE FRAME, FRONT BUMPER, THE A-FRA...

Dec 14, 2010 Structure 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AT THE FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, THE FRAME, FRONT BUMPER, THE A-FRA...

Nov 21, 2010 Structure 65,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA T-100 HAS FRAME RUST ROT AND IS NOT DRIVABLE ANY MORE. THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THE FRAME IS IN INCREDIBLY TERRIBLE SHAPE. VERY UNSAFE AND IS IN FACT NOT DRIVABLE ANY MORE. THE BODY AND THE REST OF THE TRUCK ARE IN VERY GOOD SHAPE WITH NO RUST AND THE MOTOR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. I HA...

Nov 21, 2010 Structure 65,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA T-100 HAS FRAME RUST ROT AND IS NOT DRIVABLE ANY MORE. THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THE FRAME IS IN INCREDIBLY TERRIBLE SHAPE. VERY UNSAFE AND IS IN FACT NOT DRIVABLE ANY MORE. THE BODY AND THE REST OF THE TRUCK ARE IN VERY GOOD SHAPE WITH NO RUST AND THE MOTOR IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. I HA...

Nov 19, 2010 Structure 46,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46,600.

Nov 19, 2010 Structure 46,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COVERED WITH RUST. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46,600.

Nov 16, 2010 Structure 182,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FRAME COMPLETELY CORRODED AND EXHIBITED SEVERAL HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED SIGNIFICANT...

Nov 16, 2010 Structure 182,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T100. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AND THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR BUMPER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FRAME COMPLETELY CORRODED AND EXHIBITED SEVERAL HOLES. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED SIGNIFICANT...

Sep 17, 2010 Structure 132,671 mi

I TOOK MY 1997 T100 TOYOTA TRUCK TO UNIONTOWN TOYOTA DEALER FOR A NEUTRAL SWITCH REPAIR WHICH COST $360. AT THAT TIME I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE CURRENT PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA IS HAVING WITH FRAME DETERIORATION. TOYOTA CURRENTLY HAS A RECALL ON YEARS BACK...

Sep 17, 2010 Structure 132,671 mi

I TOOK MY 1997 T100 TOYOTA TRUCK TO UNIONTOWN TOYOTA DEALER FOR A NEUTRAL SWITCH REPAIR WHICH COST $360. AT THAT TIME I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE CURRENT PROBLEM THAT TOYOTA IS HAVING WITH FRAME DETERIORATION. TOYOTA CURRENTLY HAS A RECALL ON YEARS BACK...

Aug 25, 2010 Structure 194,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA T100 TRUCK IS IN FINE CONDITION BUT THE FRAME IS RUST ROTTED THROUGH. THIS IS THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AS FOUND AND RECALLED FOR SAME-ERA TOYOTA TACOMAS (AND TUNDRAS LATER) BUT FOR SOME REASON TOYOTA WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE T100 IN THE RECALL. TRUCK RUNS GREAT AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT TH...

Aug 25, 2010 Structure 194,000 mi

1997 TOYOTA T100 TRUCK IS IN FINE CONDITION BUT THE FRAME IS RUST ROTTED THROUGH. THIS IS THE SAME EXACT ISSUE AS FOUND AND RECALLED FOR SAME-ERA TOYOTA TACOMAS (AND TUNDRAS LATER) BUT FOR SOME REASON TOYOTA WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THE T100 IN THE RECALL. TRUCK RUNS GREAT AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION BUT TH...

Dec 1, 2009 Structure 13,700 mi

OUR 1997 TOYOTA T100 EXTENDED CAB IS FALLING APART WITH RUST. THE BUMPER PULLED COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BED MOVES AS IF IT WILL BREAK AWAY FROM THE CAB. THE SIDE STEPS (YOU STEP ON TO CLIMB UP INTO THE TRUCK) HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN OFF AS WELL). WE HAVE TO DRIVE IT, BUT FEAR A TRAGIC ACCIDENT WILL ...

Dec 1, 2009 Structure 13,700 mi

OUR 1997 TOYOTA T100 EXTENDED CAB IS FALLING APART WITH RUST. THE BUMPER PULLED COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BED MOVES AS IF IT WILL BREAK AWAY FROM THE CAB. THE SIDE STEPS (YOU STEP ON TO CLIMB UP INTO THE TRUCK) HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN OFF AS WELL). WE HAVE TO DRIVE IT, BUT FEAR A TRAGIC ACCIDENT WILL ...

Dec 1, 2009 Structure 13,700 mi

OUR 1997 TOYOTA T100 EXTENDED CAB IS FALLING APART WITH RUST. THE BUMPER PULLED COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BED MOVES AS IF IT WILL BREAK AWAY FROM THE CAB. THE SIDE STEPS (YOU STEP ON TO CLIMB UP INTO THE TRUCK) HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN OFF AS WELL). WE HAVE TO DRIVE IT, BUT FEAR A TRAGIC ACCIDENT WILL ...

Dec 1, 2009 Structure 13,700 mi

OUR 1997 TOYOTA T100 EXTENDED CAB IS FALLING APART WITH RUST. THE BUMPER PULLED COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BED MOVES AS IF IT WILL BREAK AWAY FROM THE CAB. THE SIDE STEPS (YOU STEP ON TO CLIMB UP INTO THE TRUCK) HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN OFF AS WELL). WE HAVE TO DRIVE IT, BUT FEAR A TRAGIC ACCIDENT WILL ...

Jun 13, 2007 Seat Belts

WEAK SPRING ON SEAT BELTS FOR BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER. WILL NOT COMPLETELY RECOIL, AND THEREFORE WAS FREQUENTLY CRIMPED IN DOOR WITH DOOR CLOSURE. WEAK BELT WAS EXPECTED TO RESULT, A HAZARD FOR BOTH THE DRIVE AND THE OTHER FRONT SEAT PASSENGER, BUT ESPECIALLY THE DRIVER. *AK

Jun 13, 2007 Seat Belts

WEAK SPRING ON SEAT BELTS FOR BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER. WILL NOT COMPLETELY RECOIL, AND THEREFORE WAS FREQUENTLY CRIMPED IN DOOR WITH DOOR CLOSURE. WEAK BELT WAS EXPECTED TO RESULT, A HAZARD FOR BOTH THE DRIVE AND THE OTHER FRONT SEAT PASSENGER, BUT ESPECIALLY THE DRIVER. *AK

May 14, 2007 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT WHEN DISENGAGED. RETRACTOR SPRING NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO RETRACT THE BELT THROUGH THE B-PILLAR ANCHOR POINT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE BELT WAS LOOSE, NOT TIGHT TO SHOULDER, WHEN IN USE, AND WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. FURTHER, SINCE THE BELT DID NOT RETRACT WHEN DISENGAGED TH...

May 14, 2007 Seat Belts

FRONT SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT WHEN DISENGAGED. RETRACTOR SPRING NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO RETRACT THE BELT THROUGH THE B-PILLAR ANCHOR POINT. CONSEQUENTLY, THE BELT WAS LOOSE, NOT TIGHT TO SHOULDER, WHEN IN USE, AND WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. FURTHER, SINCE THE BELT DID NOT RETRACT WHEN DISENGAGED TH...

Mar 7, 2007 Steering

RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR A SPECIFIC PART (STEERING RELAY ROD); TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT; DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE THE RECALLED PART, UNLESS WE AGREED TO HAVE A COUPLE OTHER "BAD" PARTS REPLACED & PAYING OVER $1,000 (THOSE PARTS ALSO PERTAINED TO THE STEERING. WE DID...

Mar 7, 2007 Steering

RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR A SPECIFIC PART (STEERING RELAY ROD); TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT; DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE THE RECALLED PART, UNLESS WE AGREED TO HAVE A COUPLE OTHER "BAD" PARTS REPLACED & PAYING OVER $1,000 (THOSE PARTS ALSO PERTAINED TO THE STEERING. WE DID...

Dec 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON MY 1997 TOYOTA T100 PICK UP, I REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HOSES -THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, THE MASTER CYLINDER IS A SINGLE CYLINDER FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS, WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE SEPARATE CUPS FOR THE FRONT AND BACK WHEELS, MY WIFE'S 07 CAMRY ALSO HAS A SINGLE MASTER CYLINDER FOR ...

Dec 12, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON MY 1997 TOYOTA T100 PICK UP, I REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HOSES -THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, THE MASTER CYLINDER IS A SINGLE CYLINDER FOR ALL FOUR WHEELS, WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE SEPARATE CUPS FOR THE FRONT AND BACK WHEELS, MY WIFE'S 07 CAMRY ALSO HAS A SINGLE MASTER CYLINDER FOR ...

Nov 24, 2005 Power Train 60,000 mi

CLUTCH BRACKET (MOUNTED INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON FIREWALL BEHIND CLUTCH PEDAL) CRACKED. CRACKED BRACKET DEFORMS WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS PRESSED, KEEPING CLUTCH FROM DISENGAGING COMPLETELY. *JB

Nov 24, 2005 Power Train 60,000 mi

CLUTCH BRACKET (MOUNTED INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ON FIREWALL BEHIND CLUTCH PEDAL) CRACKED. CRACKED BRACKET DEFORMS WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS PRESSED, KEEPING CLUTCH FROM DISENGAGING COMPLETELY. *JB

Nov 22, 2005 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS TURNING HAZY. *JB

Nov 22, 2005 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS TURNING HAZY. *JB

May 27, 2005 Power Train 85,000 mi

CLUTCH BRAKET CRACKED

May 27, 2005 Power Train 85,000 mi

CLUTCH BRAKET CRACKED

Mar 25, 2005 Power Train 160,000 mi

TRUCK BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND WOULD LOCK UP IN FIRST EAR OR REVERSE. DISCOVERED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET WAS CRACKED, AND WARPED AND THE FIREWALL HAD ALSO CRACKED.*AK

Mar 25, 2005 Power Train 160,000 mi

TRUCK BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND WOULD LOCK UP IN FIRST EAR OR REVERSE. DISCOVERED THAT THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET WAS CRACKED, AND WARPED AND THE FIREWALL HAD ALSO CRACKED.*AK

Jan 5, 2005 Steering 45,700 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND THEN LOSS STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE TIE ROD BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT TIE ROD BROKE. CONSUMER HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS.*AK THE CONSUMER ...

Jan 5, 2005 Steering 45,700 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND THEN LOSS STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE TIE ROD BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT TIE ROD BROKE. CONSUMER HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS.*AK THE CONSUMER ...

Dec 7, 2004 Wheels 105,000 mi

WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT FRONT WHEELS WOULD NOT MOVE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE RECIRCULATING BALL WAS REPAIRED.*AK

Dec 7, 2004 Wheels 105,000 mi

WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT FRONT WHEELS WOULD NOT MOVE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE RECIRCULATING BALL WAS REPAIRED.*AK

Nov 2, 2004 Steering Crash 107,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED VEERING TO THE LEFT, THE VEHICLE THEN HIT AN EMBANKMENT AND TURNED OVER. THE TIE ROD WAS SEVERED THROUGH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD BROKE WHEN THE VEHICLE TIPPED OVER. *JB

Nov 2, 2004 Steering Crash 107,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED VEERING TO THE LEFT, THE VEHICLE THEN HIT AN EMBANKMENT AND TURNED OVER. THE TIE ROD WAS SEVERED THROUGH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE TIE ROD BROKE WHEN THE VEHICLE TIPPED OVER. *JB

Jul 15, 2004 Power Train 151,980 mi

HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. CLUTCH SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. ONE MAJOR CRACK. REPLACE BRACKET... *LA

Jul 15, 2004 Power Train 151,980 mi

HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. CLUTCH SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES. ONE MAJOR CRACK. REPLACE BRACKET... *LA

May 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM ...

May 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM ...

Jan 12, 2004 Steering Crash 92,663 mi

THE CENTRAL STEERING LINKAGE THAT CONNECTS THE TIE RODS WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS DEFECT RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. FORTUNATELY THE STEERING LINKAGE ROD FAILED AS I TURNED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I SAVED THE ROD FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS IF YOU WISH TO RETRIEVE THE ROD. THE AUTO SHOP THAT REPAIRED THE VE...

Jan 12, 2004 Steering Crash 92,663 mi

THE CENTRAL STEERING LINKAGE THAT CONNECTS THE TIE RODS WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS DEFECT RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. FORTUNATELY THE STEERING LINKAGE ROD FAILED AS I TURNED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I SAVED THE ROD FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS IF YOU WISH TO RETRIEVE THE ROD. THE AUTO SHOP THAT REPAIRED THE VE...

Sep 17, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE GOING INTO FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *NLM

Sep 17, 2003 Power Train 70,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE GOING INTO FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Steering 13,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 TOYOTA T-100 4X4 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK. THE CENTER DRAG LINK IN THE STEERING FAILED. I AM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER AND HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF METAL FATIQUE, FABRICATION DEFECTS, ETC. THE CASTING APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. THIS COMPONENT HAS NEVER BEEN ABNORMALLY ...

Apr 3, 2003 Steering 13,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 TOYOTA T-100 4X4 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK. THE CENTER DRAG LINK IN THE STEERING FAILED. I AM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER AND HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF METAL FATIQUE, FABRICATION DEFECTS, ETC. THE CASTING APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE. THIS COMPONENT HAS NEVER BEEN ABNORMALLY ...

Mar 7, 2003 Power Train

CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET WAS TWISTED. WORK ORDER STATED PART WAS WORN. CONSUMER REFUSED SERVICE. CONSUMER'S INSPECTION REVEALED THE REPLACEMENT PART HAD BEEN COMPLETELY REMANUFACTURED WITH A HIGHER GRADE OF STEEL. AFTER REMOVING THE OLD BRACKET, CONSUMER FOUND T...

Mar 7, 2003 Power Train

CLUTCH PEDAL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET WAS TWISTED. WORK ORDER STATED PART WAS WORN. CONSUMER REFUSED SERVICE. CONSUMER'S INSPECTION REVEALED THE REPLACEMENT PART HAD BEEN COMPLETELY REMANUFACTURED WITH A HIGHER GRADE OF STEEL. AFTER REMOVING THE OLD BRACKET, CONSUMER FOUND T...

Dec 17, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45MPH , CONSUMER PUSHED THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. ALLEGE THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET OR MOUNTING SURFACE ON FIRE WALL BROKE. TS

Dec 17, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 45MPH , CONSUMER PUSHED THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. ALLEGE THE CLUTCH PEDAL BRACKET OR MOUNTING SURFACE ON FIRE WALL BROKE. TS

Sep 17, 2002 Power Train

MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE THAT ATTACHES PEDAL TO THE CLUTCH. VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Power Train

MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE THAT ATTACHES PEDAL TO THE CLUTCH. VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 10, 2002 Steering

WHY WASN'T THE VEHICLE RECALLED WHEN OTHERS HAD BEEN REPORTED WITH THIS DEFECT--STEERING LINKAGES BROKEN? WITH INSPECTION OF THIS COMPONENT, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.

Aug 10, 2002 Steering

WHY WASN'T THE VEHICLE RECALLED WHEN OTHERS HAD BEEN REPORTED WITH THIS DEFECT--STEERING LINKAGES BROKEN? WITH INSPECTION OF THIS COMPONENT, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT.

Jun 13, 2002 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

I OWN THREE TOYOTA T100 TRUCKS, AND ALL THREE HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**763046

Jun 13, 2002 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

I OWN THREE TOYOTA T100 TRUCKS, AND ALL THREE HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**763046

Jun 3, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH, THE STEERING TIE ROD HAD BROKEN, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *AK CONSUMER ALSO FELT THAT FORTUNATELY THE SPEED WAS AT A LOW RATE, BECAUSE DEATH COULD HAVE OCCURRED, RESULTING FROM FAILURE, IN WHICH TOYOTAS CUST/SERV WAS U...

Jun 3, 2002 Steering

WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH, THE STEERING TIE ROD HAD BROKEN, AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. STEERING WHEEL TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *AK CONSUMER ALSO FELT THAT FORTUNATELY THE SPEED WAS AT A LOW RATE, BECAUSE DEATH COULD HAVE OCCURRED, RESULTING FROM FAILURE, IN WHICH TOYOTAS CUST/SERV WAS U...

May 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH RACK AND PINION ARM BROKE AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAD TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

May 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH RACK AND PINION ARM BROKE AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAD TOWED TO DEALERSHIP.*AK

Mar 6, 2002 Steering

CENTER LINK OF THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BROKEN WHILE DRIVING, AUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PART IS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 6, 2002 Steering

CENTER LINK OF THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BROKEN WHILE DRIVING, AUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PART IS AVAILABLE FOR ANALYSIS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TRIED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, STEERING TURNED BUT THE WHEELS KEPT STRAIGHT. DRIVER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TRIED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, STEERING TURNED BUT THE WHEELS KEPT STRAIGHT. DRIVER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC.*AK

Feb 2, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT ANY HELP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND OUT THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH CLUTCH BRACKET AND REPLACED IT. *AK

Feb 2, 2001 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER, LEAVING CONSUMER WITHOUT ANY HELP. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND OUT THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH CLUTCH BRACKET AND REPLACED IT. *AK

Jun 27, 2000 Steering

STEERING DRAG LINK BROKE, CAUSING STEERING SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE WHICH MAY RESULTIN LOSS OF VEHICLE AND A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 27, 2000 Steering

STEERING DRAG LINK BROKE, CAUSING STEERING SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE WHICH MAY RESULTIN LOSS OF VEHICLE AND A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 27, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT LAP/SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT FULLY WHEN DISENGAGED. THE RETRACTOR IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO PULL THE WEBBING THROUGH THE D-RING MOUNTED ON THE B-PILLAR. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SLACK IN THE WEBBING SOMETIMES GETS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR JAMB WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE STRENGTH OF THE WEBBING I...

Feb 27, 2000 Seat Belts

FRONT LAP/SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT FULLY WHEN DISENGAGED. THE RETRACTOR IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO PULL THE WEBBING THROUGH THE D-RING MOUNTED ON THE B-PILLAR. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SLACK IN THE WEBBING SOMETIMES GETS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR JAMB WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE STRENGTH OF THE WEBBING I...

Aug 21, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER BOUNCES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS 6 CABLES REPLACED, 1 HEAD, AND 1 GEAR PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR. WILL NOT SEE AGAIN WITHOUT TOYOTA ENGINEERS PRESENT! DEALER SPECIFIED UNREPAIRABLE PROBLEM!

Aug 21, 1999 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER BOUNCES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS 6 CABLES REPLACED, 1 HEAD, AND 1 GEAR PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR. WILL NOT SEE AGAIN WITHOUT TOYOTA ENGINEERS PRESENT! DEALER SPECIFIED UNREPAIRABLE PROBLEM!

Aug 17, 1999 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 17, 1999 Seats Crash

DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN A MINOR COLLISION. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE AND SWITCH FAILED. NLM

Feb 1, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EGR VALVE AND SWITCH FAILED. NLM

Dec 3, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER STARTS TO FLUCTUATE AFTER 323 ORIGINAL MILES. THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD WAS REPLACED. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED TWICE. BUT IT SEEMS THE PROBLEM KEPPS ON COMING BACK.

Dec 3, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER STARTS TO FLUCTUATE AFTER 323 ORIGINAL MILES. THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD WAS REPLACED. THE CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED TWICE. BUT IT SEEMS THE PROBLEM KEPPS ON COMING BACK.

Nov 30, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES AT THE SPEEDS BELOW 50 MPH. THE DEALERS REPLACE THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD AND REPLACE THE CABLE ASSEMBLY TWICE. BUT THE PROBLEM KEEP ON COMING BACK.

Nov 30, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATES AT THE SPEEDS BELOW 50 MPH. THE DEALERS REPLACE THE SPEEDOMETER HEAD AND REPLACE THE CABLE ASSEMBLY TWICE. BUT THE PROBLEM KEEP ON COMING BACK.

Oct 19, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF VIBRATION WITHIN THE VEHICLE. WHEN PICKING UP MORE SPEED OR SLOWING DOWN, THERE IS STILL ALOT OF VIBRATION AS IF THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE ALOT OF PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACTS LIKE IT CAN'T HOLD ON. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE VIBRATION. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAKAGE AND THE CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW WHERE THE LEAKAGE IS COMING FROM. WHEN PICKING UP SPEED THE VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE, AND THE VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WEIGHT OF CARRYING CONSUMER .*AK

Oct 19, 1998 Suspension

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF VIBRATION WITHIN THE VEHICLE. WHEN PICKING UP MORE SPEED OR SLOWING DOWN, THERE IS STILL ALOT OF VIBRATION AS IF THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE ALOT OF PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ACTS LIKE IT CAN'T HOLD ON. *AK

Oct 19, 1998 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE VIBRATION. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAKAGE AND THE CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW WHERE THE LEAKAGE IS COMING FROM. WHEN PICKING UP SPEED THE VEHICLE STARTS TO VIBRATE, AND THE VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WEIGHT OF CARRYING CONSUMER .*AK

Jul 21, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILURE.

Jul 21, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILURE.

Jul 20, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT SHOULDER SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. THEY WILL HANG ON THE FLOOR. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 20, 1998 Seat Belts

FRONT SHOULDER SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. THEY WILL HANG ON THE FLOOR. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 15, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR LAP BELT LOOSENS WHEN IN USE. CSS IS RESTRAINED WITH LAP BELT. DEALER HAS NOT REPLACED RESTRAINT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 15, 1998 Seat Belts

REAR LAP BELT LOOSENS WHEN IN USE. CSS IS RESTRAINED WITH LAP BELT. DEALER HAS NOT REPLACED RESTRAINT. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Dec 16, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCES CONSTANT VIBRATION. THE VIBRATION IS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN DRIVING A HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 35 MPH. *AK

Dec 16, 1997 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCES CONSTANT VIBRATION. THE VIBRATION IS MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN DRIVING A HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT HAS ALSO OCCURRED AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 35 MPH. *AK

Dec 8, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LAP PORTION CAUSES BRUISES AND PAIN TO HIS HIP AREA, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT NOT TO WEAR HIS SEATBELT BECAUSE IT HARMS HIM. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WON'T HELP ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Dec 8, 1997 Seat Belts

THE DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF DRIVER'S SEAT BELT LAP PORTION CAUSES BRUISES AND PAIN TO HIS HIP AREA, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT NOT TO WEAR HIS SEATBELT BECAUSE IT HARMS HIM. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WON'T HELP ON THIS PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Nov 5, 1997 Power Train

UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILED.

Nov 5, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Nov 5, 1997 Tires

TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY.

Nov 5, 1997 Suspension

MISALIGNMENT.

Nov 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Nov 5, 1997 Power Train

UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILED.

Nov 5, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED.

Nov 5, 1997 Tires

TIRES WEAR EXCESSIVELY.

Nov 5, 1997 Suspension

MISALIGNMENT.

Nov 5, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VACUUM SYSTEM HAS FAILED TWICE WITHIN 2 WEEK PERIOD. BOTH TIMES A NEW VALVE WAS INSTALLED.

Aug 19, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VACUUM SYSTEM HAS FAILED TWICE WITHIN 2 WEEK PERIOD. BOTH TIMES A NEW VALVE WAS INSTALLED.