1993 Toyota Previa
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 75 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
26% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Air bags
19% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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Vehicle has driver-side airbag only. Airbag deployed on Tuesday, July 2 at about 5PM while driving on a san diego freeway at 60MPH. There was no collision or warning to driver. Minor injury to driver.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-05
Air bag did not deploy in car on a 45 MPH crash front drivers side crash.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-27
Bought new tire 6/20/03 (P205/75R14, T47-sigma tempest); tire blew out on side on 6/23/03 (Serial #s AQ5W30/SG01120754W). Car went off road and hit guard rail. Car damage to 1993 Toyota Previa is totaled. Minor injuries to driver.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-23
Also filed under Tires
Tires
17% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
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Hankook optimo H724 tire P205/75R-14 DOT T7XC hbh. Inside tire wall (Back driver side) separated on 04-16-14 traveling I10 west at Arizona high way speed limit of 75 MPH causing accident. Nothing was run over on highway. Severe, roll-over accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-15
Hankook optimo H724 tire P205/75R-14 DOT T7XC hbh. Inside tire wall (Back driver side) separated on 04-16-14 traveling I10 west at Arizona high way speed limit causing accident. Nothing was run over on highway. Severe, roll over accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-19
Electrical system
12% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and fuses and circuit breakers.
Show complaint excerpts
When starting the van, the amplifier caught on fire under the glove compartment area. The problem has not been corrected.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-08
Power train
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing driveshaft and universal joint.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1993 Toyota Previa — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 7 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1993 Toyota Previa 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 1993 Toyota Previa?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Toyota Previa 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.