Three problems related to steering tie rod assembly have been reported for the 1997 Toyota T100. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While backing out of the driveway consumer heard a loud noise, and then loss steering control. Consumer inspected the vehicle, and found that the tie rod broke. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and they confirmed that tie rod broke. Consumer had the parts available for analysis. The consumer was told by the dealer that the steering rod broke. The consumer stated that the cast iron rod broke just above the brake.
While driving 25 mph, the vehicle started veering to the left, the vehicle then hit an embankment and turned over. The tie rod was severed through. The manufacturer stated that the tie rod broke when the vehicle tipped over.
While traveling at 5 mph, the steering tie rod had broken, and consumer lost control of vehicle. Steering wheel turned completely around. Consumer also felt that fortunately the speed was at a low rate, because death could have occurred, resulting from failure, in which Toyotas cust/serv was uncooperative.