1994 Toyota Pickup Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Toyota Pickup, 8% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10853901, filed 2016-04, 117,000 miles“Police report stated: unit fell off the right shoulder of the roadway. Unit overcorrected, crossed both lanes of traffic and ran off the left shoulder of the roadway. The angle of embarkment caused unit to overturn. Unit overturned and struck a tree.”
NHTSA complaint #10330444, filed 2010-05, 150,000 miles“The dealer informed the consumer the cylinder head needed to be replaced, because of a leaking head gasket. The consumer was also told the radiator was leaking from the top tank, the clutch flex line and power steering pump was also leaking. The gas gauge was inoperative. The drive belt and timing belts were replaced. Ph.”
NHTSA complaint #10020220, filed 2003-07, 116,000 miles“I lost tail lights and brake lights so I took it to my uncle witch is a certified mechanic we got the lights fixed up but while under the truck we found alot of rot both I side frame rails now I have a crackright in the middle of frame and the bad part there isnt a spot of rust on the body of the truck. They said they were built in the USA but they dont tell u its all china junk steel they need to take care of this like they did the years 95-2000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10760573, filed 2015-08“The contact stated there were no problems with the vehicle. There was a NHTSA recall #05v389000 concerning the steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting. An appointment was made for the recall repair and the vehicle was left at the dealership. After several hours, the vehicle had not been repaired and the dealer provided no reason.”
NHTSA complaint #10175087, filed 2006-12, 81,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V389000Sep 6, 2005On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power…Covers: Toyota Pickup 1989–1995, 4RUNNER 1989–1995, T100 1993–1998
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 14% |
| 1994 | 7 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 9% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 3 | 12% |
| 1989 | 2 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1994 Toyota Pickup
27 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology