MYRModel Year Report

1993 Toyota Previa

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1993 Toyota Previa
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:54.989Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Previa Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1991: 75 complaints 1992: 36 complaints 1992 1993: 42 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 2001: 3 complaints 2001
1993: 42 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
199175
199236
199342
199419
199530
199611
19979
19981
20013

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 26%

26% of complaints: service brakes — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20190705

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN CAR ON A 45 MPH CRASH FRONT DRIVERS SIDE CRASH.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040327

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

Also filed under TIRES

TIRES 17%

17% of complaints: tires — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIRE
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WHEN STARTING THE VAN, THE AMPLIFIER CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19971008

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveshaft and universal joint.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Toyota Previa — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.