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1994 Toyota 4X4Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1994 Toyota 4X4, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage129kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 9, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Toyota 4X4 has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling60
Power train20
Seat belts10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1994 Toyota 4X4 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other 4X4 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 4X4 median. How we score

'87'88'89'91'92'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 4X4 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1994 TOYOTA 4X4 HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT AND MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE. *TS THE VEHICLE CONSUMES EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. THE STEERING PUMP WAS LEAKING, THE DEALER RESEALED THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE WATER PUMP, CRANK…
Complaint 10153030 · Mar 9, 2006
TRUCK RAN FINE UNTIL STOPPED OVER TO BUY FOOD. WHEN TRIED TO START TRUCK AGAIN,MOTOR FROZED (BLOWN HEAD GASKET). REPLACED TIMING BELT,RADIATOR, WATER PUMP,BELTS & THERMOSTAT THE YEAR BEFORE. TEMPERATURE NORMAL PRIOR TO INCIDENT.
Complaint 10016738 · Apr 30, 2003 · 129,000 miles
VEHICLE CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND INFORMED OF A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Complaint 8018768 · Sep 16, 2002

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