Rust, corrosion, failure and detachment of exterior body and frame components, and other structural components that is a safety hazard. Not safe to drive. Steering box came off of the frame!!! Then told not to drive anymore. This is a 1994 toyota .. The 1995 toyota trucks were recalled same reason. These need to be recalled same reason!!!
1994 Toyota Pickup body problems
27 complaints (30% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 150,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 30%
- typical mileage
- 150,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frame and members16
- Body5
- Frame and members: underbody shields4
- Body: bumpers2
At what mileage
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Toyota Pickup body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Toyota Pickup owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 toyota pickup. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire frame was rusted and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Extreme rust damage to frame ,suspension,steering components etc. Under the vehicle becoming progressively worse even with measures taken to remove and treat with inhibitive coating. Never seen rust this bad on any vehicle I've owned . Apparently toyota recalled many other pickups from 1995 forward. Mine is a 1994 and from reading other comments many people have the same conditions.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 toyota pickup. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when he was advised that the frame became bent when the vehicle was placed on the mechanical lift. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.
Lost brake function, brakes went to floor & locked up. Slid across road & hit guard rail. Luckily no one was coming in other direction. Mechanic said brake lines where competely rusted out & so is the entire frame of my truck.I'm afraid truck could eventually brake in half while driving. Entire under body is completely rusted. Had to replace all brake lines at my own expense. I just found out about this website, so I am writing now.
I have read there are hundreds of people having the same problems with the 1994 toyota short bed pick up truck, 4wd, having extreme rusting to the frame. Yet they will only buy back the 1995-2000 models? How can they think that they did something right in 94 that they didn't do in 95, and nothing can be done about this? No one can change this to include the 1994s? My husband's truck doesn't even sit level from all the rust underneath. He is a welder and can't even fix it. Something needs to be done about this by toyota. Everyone I know who has contacted toyota said they are out of luck due to the buy back/recall being 1995 and newer models. Help!
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 toyota short wb deluxe. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected he was notified that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 187,239.
1994 toyota pick up has dramatic and unusual frame rot. I was informed the entire frame has just rusted and rotted. The truck had good care parked in a garage, washed often including the undercarriage. The mechanic said the rust was very unusual. It is now a safety issue. The tuck is otherwise in very good condition.
Tl* the contact owns a 1994 toyota pickup. The contact stated that the vehicle jerk abnormally and when applying the brakes, the vehicle would pull abruptly to one side. In addition, the frame exhibited severe rusting. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 175,000.
Driving the vehicle something did not feel or sound right. My initial inspection found the truck cab and truck bed were folded in on each other. Further investigation found the frame cracked from extensive rust rot on both sides near front brackets of rear leaf springs. Not sure what to do now. No longer safe to drive. Engine, transmission, transfer case are still strong. Glad no one was hurt.
Questions about the 1994 Toyota Pickup body
Does the 1994 Toyota Pickup have body problems?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the body of the 1994 Toyota Pickup, 30% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Toyota Pickup body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 150,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Toyota Pickup body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Toyota Pickup have the most body problems?
The Toyota Pickup model years with the most body complaints are 1994 (27 complaints), 1993 (16 complaints) and 1992 (13 complaints).
Other 1994 Toyota Pickup problems
Engine 16Seat belts 15Suspension 8Steering 7Tires 7Transmission 6Brakes 4Fuel system 4Wheels 4Visibility 3Acceleration 2
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