1994 Toyota Previa
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.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 19 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
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.
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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, 2005-06-10
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, 1995-02-27
Structure
3 of 19 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.
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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, 2005-10-20
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.
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Driver's side airbag didn't deploy during frontal impact, driver sustained jaw bone fracture.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-04-25
I started the car and noticed that it smelled strange.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-06
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.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1994 Toyota Previa — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.