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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1991 | 74 |
| 1992 | 35 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
15% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20140515
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, 20140419
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. *NLM
NHTSA ODI report, 20030623
10% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20190705
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. *NLM
NHTSA ODI report, 20030623
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN DEFAZIO ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 1993 TOYOTA PREVIA AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HER VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST. *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20151102
7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.
INJURY5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1993 Toyota Previa — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 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 tires, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Toyota Previa have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.