Most common 1995 Toyota T100 problems
Share of the 75 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota T100 complaints by model year
Best T100 years: 1998, 1997. Years to avoid: 1996. Compare all years →
1995 Toyota T100 recalls (1)
Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began October 5, 2005. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Toyota T100:
Clutch pedal bracket/firewall
What 1995 Toyota T100 owners say
Transmission & drivetrain all 22 →
This bracket could only fail from defect in design or manufacture. It is the pivot point for the clutch pedal so if it breaks you cannot shift gears but will remain in gear and not be able to go to neutral. It is my opinion that the manufacturer should replace this part if it ever fails as in this case it is a failure in design. I have never seen the equivalent part fail in any vehicle regardless of mileage or abuse. The Toyota dealer stocks this item so failure can't be all that rare. This component is most likely used in Toyota tundra pickups also. The dealer also stocks the bracket of similar function for the brake pedal! Once more a part that should never fail. The probability of damage from an accident to this component would be small due to it's location mounted to the vehicle firewall and under the dash. …
The firewall flexes when I push in the clutch pedal making the truck difficult to shift. Additionally, the start switch on the clutch pedal bracket doesn't engage with the application of normal pressure to the clutch pedal making it necessary for me to reach under the dash to start the engine. This is hazardous, because it requires I override a safety switch manually in order to start my vehicle. Approximately 1.5 years ago, I had to replace a clutch and master cylinder caused by this poorly designed and supported clutch pedal. My firewall on the engine side of the clutch pedal is cracked and does not adequately support my clutch pedal bracket.
Air bags
The contact owns a 1995 Toyota T100. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45-50 MPH, the driver's side air bag unexpectedly deployed. The air bag warning light had illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bag to deploy. The contact sustained bruising to the left arm, chest, and stomach, but medical attention was not received. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Within about 30 seconds of pulling out of my driveway on a dead end street, and thus driving very slowly, the driver's side airbag suddenly exploded. Thankfully there was no one else on the road and I wasn't going at a high speed. The airbag hit me in the face, knocking off my glasses and producing terrible smell and smoke. My left cheek is bruised. The horn went off continually until I was able to turn off the road into another driveway and turn off the engine. There was no warning, no impact, no braking until it exploded.
Brakes
1995 Toyota T100 has firewall and clutch bracket problems as noted in previous complaints and has caused financial, starting and repair issues.
Airbag did not deploy in 30 mile/hour crash,brakes-ABS system-has extended response time in the system,causing delay.
1995 Toyota T100 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 18 / 23 / 20 |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 18 / 22 / 19 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 16 / 20 / 18 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 19 / 17 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 18 / 16 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 17 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Toyota T100 a good car?
Based on 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 T100 rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the T100 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Toyota T100?
The transmission & drivetrain — 22 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about clutch assembly › pedal/hand lever(motorcycle). Next are the air bags (15) and brakes (9).
How many recalls does the 1995 Toyota T100 have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Toyota T100, the most recent from September 6, 2005 (connecting). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota T100?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998 and 1997. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1996. See the full Toyota T100 years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Toyota T100 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 140,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.