1998 Toyota T100 Base 2WD Auto
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- 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 1998 Toyota T100 Base 2WD Auto is a 150-hp inline-4 with a 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic overdrive -- optional, confirmed flat +$900 over manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $15,798 MSRP.
It makes 150 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.
The T100 measures 209.1 inches long on a 121.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,350 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,798 ($31,499 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,218 ($32,337 *) |
| Destination Charge | $420 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7L I4, DOHC 16-valve, EFI (Toyota code 3RZ-FE) |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 177 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16 valves (4 valves/cyl) |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.0 x 95.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Multiport electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD (2WD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic overdrive (ECT) -- optional, confirmed flat +$900 over manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 23 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 | P215/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | P215/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 209.1 in |
| Width | 75.2 in |
| Height | 67.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,350 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 62.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 59.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1998 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
26 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota T100
Owner Complaints
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Toyota T100. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 9 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
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 1998 TOYOTA T100. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.