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1994 Toyota T100 Base 2WD MT

The 1994 Toyota T100 Base 2WD MT is a 150-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual, overdrive and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,998 MSRP.

It makes 150 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

The T100 measures 209.1 inches long on a 121.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,320 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,998 ($28,504 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.7L I4, DOHC 16-valve, EFI (Toyota code 3RZ-FE)
Horsepower150 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque177 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16 valves (4 valves/cyl)
Bore and Stroke95.0 x 95.0
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Injection TypeMulti-point electronic fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD (2WD)
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual, overdrive (standard equipment)
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone with torsion bars and stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionLeaf springs, staggered shock absorbers, live axle
Brakes
Front Brake DiscPower-assisted ventilated disc
Rear Brake DiscN/A - drum, load-sensing proportioning valve; rear ABS optional
Tires & Wheels
Tires FrontP215/75R15
Tires RearP215/75R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length209.1 in
Width75.2 in
Height66.7 in
Wheelbase121.9 in
Ground Clearance7.3 in
Curb Weight3,320 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.6 in
Legroom Front42.9 in
Shoulder Room Front62.4 in
Hip Room Front59.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1994 Toyota T100

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota T100. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 6, 2005 · STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

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.

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

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

NHTSA campaign 05V389000

21 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota T100

Owner Complaints

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Toyota T100 (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags4
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Power Train4
Seat Belts2
Steering2
Structure2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 6, 2014 · Power Train
“VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. SHIFT LEVER IN FIRST GEAR, CLUTCH PEDAL FULLY DEPRESSED AND CLUTCH BYPASS SWITCH ENGAGED. VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT WHILE TURNING KEY NEARLY RAMMING INTO…”
Feb 29, 2012 · Structure
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA T100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE…”
Mar 30, 2009 · Steering
“TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACCEPT OUR COMPLAINT ABOUT OUR 1994 TOYOTA T-100. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE 05V389000 AS A VALID SOURCE FOR A COMPLAINT. TOYOTA STATES THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR OUR VEHICLE. WE…”
Nov 27, 2006 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE RODE ROUGH AND AT ONE POINT, OVERHEATED AND BLEW A HEAD GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE NEAREST INDEPENDENT…”
Mar 28, 2006 · Steering
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 5MPH THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO STEER. UPON INSPECTION THE CONTACT DETERMINED THERE IS A CRACK IN THE STEERING RELAY ROD. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #…”

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 T100. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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