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1994 Toyota Supra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Supra.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1994 Toyota Supra is configured with a 4-speed automatic transmission and an EPA fuel economy rating of 17/22/19 mpg. Engine maintenance requires 5 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API viscosity oil. With zero recalls and 10 total owner complaints—primarily focused on tires—this model year sits toward the lower end of the 1990-2025 model complaint history, which saw a peak of 20 complaints in 2021 and a minimum of one in 1995.

Model year199819971996199519941993199219911990

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1
Engine air filter1780107020
Fuel filter2330049185 alt 2330049195
Spark plug9008091184 alt 9008091180
Front wiper blades85212YZZ08TM alt 8522220340
Serpentine belt9091602310
Thermostat9091603093 alt 1632562010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height50 in
Wheelbase100.4 in
Curb weight3474 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 22 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Supra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–6.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 1994 Turbo Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1994Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.60 sec14.20 sec320 hpRWD
1994Coupe 3.0L I-66.20 sec14.80 sec220 hpRWD
1994Coupe 3.0L I-66.90 sec15.20 sec220 hpRWD
1993Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.60 sec13.10 sec320 hpRWD
1993Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.00 sec13.50 sec320 hpRWD
1993Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.10 sec14.00 sec320 hpRWD
1993Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.20 sec13.80 sec320 hpRWD
1993Turbo Coupe 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.40 sec13.50 sec320 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1994 Toyota Supra exhibits a notable anomaly within its generation: while the preceding and subsequent model years (19901995) show modest complaint volumes ranging from 1 to 6, the target year recorded 10 complaints—the highest in that early period—before dropping sharply to just 1 in 1995. This spike is not explained by recall activity, as 1994 had zero recalls, nor is it attributable to fire incidents (none reported), though three crash-related complaints were filed. The complaint distribution for 1994 shows tire issues (3), electrical system problems (2), and isolated incidents involving exterior lighting and air bags/vehicle speed control, suggesting no systemic defect but rather scattered component concerns. The absence of federal investigations and the subsequent decline in complaints indicate this may have been a model-year-specific quality variance rather than a persistent flaw. Given the lack of recalls, zero fire complaints, and the sharp drop in issues the following year, the 1994 model appears manageable for a used purchase, provided a thorough pre-purchase inspection addresses the noted tire and electrical concerns.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
24
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Tires3
Electrical System2
Exterior Lighting1
Air Bags,Vehicle Speed Control1
Power Train1
Equipment1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 24 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Toyota PRO19-022022-01-12TiresPOL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all…
T-SB-0304-17 Obs2020-04-07EquipmentTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see…
PG004-97-Obsolet2018-08-31EquipmentTechnical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now…
PG006-01-Obsolet2018-08-31EquipmentTechnical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now…
T-SB-0304-17_Rev2018-07-31EquipmentTSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1994 Supra take?

5 qt of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 50 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1994 Supra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Supra get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.