1996 Toyota T100 DX Xtracab 2WD Auto
All photo credits
- Photo: 1994 Toyota T100 Deluxe, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Toyota T100 4x4 DX, front right, 07-20-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Toyota T100 Deluxe, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Toyota T100 4x4 DX, rear right, 07-20-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Toyota T100 DX Xtracab 2WD Auto is a 190-hp V6 with a 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic overdrive -- optional, confirmed flat +$900 over manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $18,918 MSRP.
It makes 190 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 220 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.
The T100 measures 209.1 inches long on a 121.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,580 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,918 ($39,186 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $19,338 ($40,056 *) |
| Destination Charge | $420 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.4L V6, DOHC 24-valve, EFI (Toyota code 5VZ-FE) |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 24 valves (4 valves/cyl) |
| Bore and Stroke | 93.5 x 82.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multiport fuel injection (SFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD (2WD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic overdrive (ECT) -- optional, confirmed flat +$900 over manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone (Hi-Trac) with torsion bars and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Solid axle, leaf springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | N/A -- drum (power-assisted); ABS available as an option, not standard on any trim |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.5 in. styled steel (standard); 16 x 7 in. aluminum alloy optional |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.5 in. styled steel (standard); 16 x 7 in. aluminum alloy optional |
| Tires Front | P235/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P235/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 209.1 in |
| Width | 75.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,580 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 59.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Toyota T100 DX Xtracab 2WD Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota T100. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 6, 2005 · 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign 05V389000
Jan 3, 1996 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA campaign 96E001000
113 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota T100
Owner Complaints
113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota T100 (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 26 |
| Structure | 25 |
| Seat Belts | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Suspension | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 TOYOTA T100. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.