1996 Toyota Truck/T100
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Body, Seats & Latches
Body, Seats & Latches leads by volume: 27 of 109 complaints (25%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Suspension, Wheels & Tires include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 75 in 1995 to 109 in 1996.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | vs. 1996 Standard Pickup Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,850–4,450 | 3,100–4,150 | 3,300–4,150 | 3,300–4,150 | |
| Combined MPG | 14–22 | 15–20 | 15–19 | 15–19 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 12–19 / 16–25 | 15–18 / 17–23 | 14–17 / 16–22 | 14–17 / 16–22 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 404–635 | 444–592 | 468–592 | 468–592 | |
| Complaints filed | 75 | 109 | 71 | 26 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 14 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1996 Toyota Truck/T100 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1996 Toyota Truck/T100?
Body, Seats & Latches: 27 of 109 NHTSA complaints (25%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1996 Toyota Truck/T100 get?
EPA rates it 15–20 MPG combined across 6 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1996 Toyota Truck/T100?
EPA estimates $3,100–$4,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 494 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks | 18 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 444 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks | 15 mpg (low) | 19 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks | 15 mpg (low) | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,650 | 523 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.4L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks | 15 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 592 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.4L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks | 15 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 555 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 19 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (2)
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING · Campaign 05V389000 · Sep 7, 2005
Defect: 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 RELAY ROD.
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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · Campaign 96E001000 · Jan 22, 1996
Defect: THESE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS FAIL TO HOLD THE SPEED SET BY THE DRIVER AND CAN ACCELERATE ABOVE THE INTENDED SET SPEED.
Consequence: UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE CRUISE CONTROL ASSEMBLIES.