1994 Toyota Pickup Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,264miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Toyota Pickup, 4% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,264 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10507006, filed 2013-04, 141,528 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10428075, filed 2011-09, 175,000 miles“While driving, during normal or panic braking experienced intermittent brake failures, when attempting to slow/stop, brakes lock up, continuing to slid/skid, or no response, no warning, resulting in two accidents, dlr indicates brakes are fine.”
NHTSA complaint #807723, filed 1997-01Related service bulletins
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 40% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 | 8 | 14% |
| 1992 | 7 | 13% |
| 1991 | 4 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 2 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1994 Toyota Pickup
27 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Toyota Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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