1997 Toyota Paseo
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
1 of 1 total report mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Hit on driver's side by the tires passenger's side airbag deployed, but driver's side did not deploy, causing heaback anand face injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-25
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1997 Toyota Paseo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Toyota Paseo reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1997 Toyota Paseo?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Toyota Paseo have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.