Known Recalls

Model year record

1994 Toyota Pickup

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 110 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V389000

Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting

Component
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
977,839
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-06
Owners notified
2005-10-05

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS REPEATEDLY TURNED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHERE HIGH STEERING EFFORT AND POWER ASSIST ARE REQUIRED, FOR INSTANCE, WHEN FULLY TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED, A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD.

Safety risk

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUED TO BE OPERATED IN THIS CONDITION, THE RELAY ROD MAY FRACTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: frame and members16130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine9—
Seat belts6135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling588,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor582,100 mi
Structure: body5150,000 mi
Tires5160,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields4130,000 mi
Suspension: front4—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Steering3117,000 mi
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting381,000 mi
Wheels330,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2—
Power train: clutch assembly275,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers2—
Suspension2150,000 mi
Suspension: rear2124,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2—
Unknown or other2117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system175,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1108,594 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1116,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes1141,528 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1175,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1116,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Vehicle speed control1159,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.