1997 Toyota Tioo recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Body / structure (6), Transmission / drivetrain (2), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Steering (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
06/11/2014 · Transmission / drivetrain
CAME TO STOP LIGHT ENGAGED CLUTCH WENT THROUGH FIREWALL LEAVING ME UNABLE TO DRIVE. MY MECHANIC WELDED IT . JUST RECENTLY FOUND THAT FRONT END SUPPORT UNDER RADIATOR IS RUSTED ALONG WITH MOTOR MOUNTS. I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK SINCE 1997 NEW, LEASED IT FOR 3 YEARS THEN BOUGHT IT OUT RIGHT. WHILE UNDER LEASE AGREEMENT IT WAS SERVICED BY DEALER. I HAVE NOT…
07/14/2010 · Body / structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA T-100. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR AN UNRELATED ISSUE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE FRAME WAS BEGINNING TO RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120,000. UPDATED 09/16-10 *BF UPDATED 9/20/10. *JB
06/21/2010 · Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 TOYOTA TI00. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDER CARRIAGE AND THE REAR BRAKE LINES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. IT WAS NOT DISCLOSED IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO THE TUNDRA MODEL VEHICLES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRE…
05/06/2010 · Body / structure
I WAS HAVING MY 1997 TOYOTA T100 PICK UP WORKED ON. THEY PUT IT ON THE LIFT AND THE FRAME WAS SO RUSTED THAT IT GAVE WAY, AND THE TRUCK BENT IN HALF FROM ITS OWN WEIGHT. I CALLED TOYOTA DIRECTLY AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE SORRY AND THAT'S IT. THANK GOD IT DIDN'T FAIL WHILE WE WERE DRIVING IT. *TR
09/24/2008 · Steering
ORIGINAL OWNER, 112,000 MILES, NO ACCIDENTS, MECHANICALLY SOUND. FRAME RUST THROUGH AT FRONT CROSSMEMBER. TOTAL FAILURE CAUSING FRONT STEERING AND STABILIZER ARMS TO BE NOT CONNECTED TO FRAME. VEHICLE CAN NOT BE DRIVEN OR FRONT WHEELS WILL FALL OFF. SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND TOYOTA HAS A "BUY BACK" PROGRAM IN PLACE FOR THE 1995-2000 TACOMA'S FOR THE E…
09/15/2008 · Brakes
MY 1997 TOYOTA T100 P/U, LOCKS UP THE REAR BRAKES WHEN ACCELERATING THEN WHEN SUDDEN STOPPING IS NEEDED THE REAR BRAKES GO FULL FORCE AND FRONT BRAKES ASSIST LITTLE TO NONE. I SUSPECT FAULTY WEIGHT SENSOR AT REAR AXLE. ALREADY REPLACED MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. *TR
05/14/2004 · Steering
P/N 45451-34010 STEERING LINK, TRUCK HAS 105,000 MILES ON IT, TURNING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE LINK SNAPPED RIGHT BY THE PITMAN ARM, THE LINK SHOWED SIGNS OF INCOMPLETE CASTING ON THE ORIGINAL PIECE.*AK
05/13/2004 · Transmission / drivetrain
FIREWALL CRACKED. AS A RESULT, CLUTCH BECAME INOPERATIVE. *AK