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1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Base

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1994 Toyota Land Cruiser – front
Photo: JASDF support vehicle(TOYOTA Land Cruiser, 45-3553) left front view at Komatsu Air Base September 17, 2018 by Hunini, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the J80 (J80, 1991–1997); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: JASDF support vehicle(TOYOTA Land Cruiser, 45-3553) left front view at Komatsu Air Base September 17, 2018 by Hunini, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser rear 20071004 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 dashboard by tochichi, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser Base is a 212-hp 4.5-liter inline-6 SUV with a 4-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $34,653 MSRP and is rated at 12 mpg combined.

It makes 212 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 275 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 14 mpg highway (12 mpg combined).

The Land Cruiser measures 189.8 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$34,653 ($75,993 *)
Engine
Engine Type1FZ-FE 4.5L DOHC 24-valve inline-6, fuel injected
Displacement4.5 L
Horsepower212 hp @ 4,600 rpm
Torque275 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 24-valve
Bore and Stroke100 x 95
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeElectronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFull-time 4WD, two-speed transfer case
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City11 MPG
Highway14 MPG
Combined12 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.8 in
Width76 in
Height73.2 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Cargo Volume90.9 ft³
Interior
Headroom Front40.3 in
Headroom Rear40 in
Legroom Front42.2 in
Legroom Rear33.6 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota LAND CRUISER.

20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota LAND CRUISER

Owner Complaints

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota LAND CRUISER (5 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic5
Service Brakes5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Tires4
Steering3
Wheels2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 15, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control
“I HAVE A 1994 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER THAT WAS PURCHASED IN MAY 1996. OVER THE PAST 12 YEARS THIS VEHICLE SOMETIMES ACCELERATES WHILE I AM DRIVING. I IMMEDIATELY PRESS THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK WILL IDLE…”
Feb 2, 2010 · Vehicle Speed Control
“AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR IS VERY DIFFICULT TOO DEPRESS. IT TAKES A HARD, FIRM PUSH TO BREAK IT FREE AND THAN IT FUNCTIONS NORMALLY. IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND HAS BEEN OCCURRING…”
Jan 13, 2005 · Vehicle Speed Control
“THE CRUISE CONTROL STUCK WITHOUT WARNING THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME…”
Mar 6, 2003 · Tires
“THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. *JB”
Dec 10, 2002 · Steering
“CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT SLOW SPEED THE POWER STEERING WILL PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE. DUE TO A FAULTY SEALS AT STEERING…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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