MYRModel Year Report

1994 Toyota Previa

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1994 Toyota Previa
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:01.397Z

Only 19 complaints 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

6 of 19 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other and buckle assembly.

INJURY
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(1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND APPROACHING INTERSECTION. LIGHT TURNS YELLOW AND DRIVER DECIDED TO STOP FOR THE RED LIGHT. STOP WAS FROM SOMEWHERE AROUND 30 MPH OVER MAYBE 100 FEET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050610

REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTED CAUSED CHILD TO BE UNCONSCIOUS AND CAPILLARIES BROKEN IN NECK AND FACE. FATHER CUT CHILD LOOSE WITH SCISSORS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950227

STRUCTURE

3 of 19 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

INJURY
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DT: THE CONSUMER HA A PROBLEM WITH RIGHT SIDE SLIDING VAN DOOR HANDLE. UPON PULLING OPEN THE DOOR HANDLE IT BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO SHOP FOR REPAIR BUT DUE TO THE COST THE HANDLE WAS NEVER REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051020

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

AIR BAGS

2 of 19 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, DRIVER SUSTAINED JAW BONE FRACTURE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970425

I STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT IT SMELLED STRANGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190806

VISIBILITY

1 of 19 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Toyota Previa — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Toyota Previa?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 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.