A plug in the head went out at 78000 miles. This allowed all my water into the oil pan. The people at NAPA said it was a factory defect from the molding operation when they make the head.
At this same time, I found that the cheap plastic timing chain guides also found their way down into my oil pan in about ten different pieces. This allowed the chain to eat up and crack the timing cover, a $250 part you can only get at Toyota.
I have finally got it running again after about $700 worth of parts and labor, and the door handle broke on me last night. Now I have to Dukes of Hazard it just to get out of my truck. I wouldn't have thought that a Toyota under 100,000 miles was supposed to have this many problems.
As far as off-road capabilities go the transfer case works just fine (I've only gotten it stuck once).
The 5 speed is effortless and easy to use as well, and even with the 4 cyl. it does good hauling stuff when it runs.
The body rusted out way too early though.
I got this truck because I've always heard such good things about the quality and reliability of Toyota. Boy was I disappointed. With all the engine problems I've had, it just didn't impress me.
I have a 94 Toyota just like yours, but I have had no problems with it, except for the usual wornout clutch. I wouldn't judge Toyota that much until you buy it from the dealer and live with it (not used).
I will agree. My father's Toyota Pickup was bought new and has 235,000 miles on it, and other than some coffee stains around the shifter, the truck is a real beauty. I've driven it from time to time, and even though the clutch need replaced (my father is stubborn), the truck has been nothing less than a perfect angel to us.
As for yours? Ask the previous owner (s) how they drove the truck. I would be more apt to blame the operator over the vehicle.
I have a 94 Toyota Pick-up Extended Cab 4 wheel drive 4 cylinder engine.
I also had to replace the head gasket with an internal water/anti-freeze leak to the tune of $800.
I now have 104,000 miles on it and have an intermittent electrical problem which blows the EFI fuse under way - not at idle. I have had a garage look at it and between them and myself, have replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter.
Next is the relay. The Toyota dealers have said - GOOD LUCK finding this intermittent problem.
With the cost of replacement parts being so high from Toyota I will never buy another Toyota. I thought I would have 200,000 miles of mostly trouble free driving -- Toyota, oh what a feeling!!!
I have a 1994 Toyota DX 4x4 with 75800 miles. I have had no problems farther than a thermostat. It has been a great truck.
The only problem is I broke the rear leaf springs, but I consider that my own fault since I have beat the crap out of it, but it always still starts up and runs great! (knock on wood).
I have a '94 and also had the cam chain guides wear out. I luckily caught it in time before any major damage was done. I also had the usual new clutch (at 140,000 miles.) and a new water pump installed. Overall, my truck has been very dependable. It is my third toyota (I have logged a half million miles in Toyota trucks) and can attest to their dependability. They're not perfect, but their better than everything else!
1994 2WD DLX here. 210,000, replaced clutch at 180,000 and had a warped exhaust manifold at 140,000. No other problems, starts and runs beautifully. I agree, blame the previous owner, not the truck.
My 94 Toyota pickup DX w/4WD has had abnormal rust where the tailpipe extends. I brought it to the Toy dealer when it had 16,000 miles on it. That was nearly 4 years ago. My dealer has been jerking me around since then with every excuse why it needed to be "looked at" by the district rep, etc. Now I have 48,000 miles on it and I still have not received satisfaction. The rust is much, much worse. Needless to say, this has left a very bad taste in my mouth for Toyota and I will definitely not buy another.
My 94 Toyota pick up is giving me problems. It cranks and runs for 2 seconds then it cuts off. Maybe its the fuel pump. Can anyone tell me how to test the relay and where the filter is located?
jamiedclark1@yahoo.com.
My 94 pickup is wonderful,it runs great theyre the best trucks on the planet. maintain proper maintinance on them .and they will run forever.
MY 94 PICKUP IS WONDERFUL,IT RUNS GREAT THEYRE THE BEST TRUCKS ON THE PLANET. MAINTAIN PROPER MAINTIANCE ON THEM AND THEY WILL RUN FOREVER. thanx big-EFF.
Please tell me where the devil the fuel filter is located? I have looked high and low for it, and still can't find it!
Well I am 17 years old and finally bought my first Toyota.
It is a 1994 toyota pick-up extended cab. I have never
had to do anything major to it except usual maintance.
I would surely buy another.
I also own a 94 2WD Toyota PU and have had great success with it. It just passed 200,000 miles and I've had very little go wrong with it - a water pump at 150,000 miles. That's it. It's still running on its original clutch! Starts like a champ every time and has gotten me up some mighty rough Colorado dirt roads and over Vail Pass probably 100 times. It doesn't get any better than this in my opinion.
I have had two Toyota pickups and I have had to replace the timing chains in both of them. the reason why you had to replace the timing chain guide was because the tensioner went bad. you can very much so here the timing chain making noise when this is happening, so if the engine is sounding different have it checked out. if the timing chain continues, it will work into the water pump. that will cause coolant to leak into the oil and then engine replacement. it is expensive to replace the timing chain and tensioner, but not as expensive as rebuilding the engine.
'94 2x4 ext. cab 4 cyl, 5spd. 180,000 miles Excellent truck. Routine maintenance: oil/filter changes etc. I use Prolong engine/gas treatment. Did replace the timing chain (tensioners went bad) and have the rusting out at the tail pipe problem. Original clutch, rear breaks. Have replaced the front brake pads once and fan belts once. Second set of spark plugs and tyers. Truck isn't babied, but isn't beat either, just used a lot. I've had two Toyota pickups. The first one ran great, but had the old Toyota rusting out problems. Will absolutely buy another (if this one ever quits).