1995 Toyota Previa

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1995 Toyota Previa
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:16.351Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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Complaints
30
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 75 complaints 1992: 36 complaints 1992 1993: 42 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 30 complaints 1995 30 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 9 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 2001: 3 complaints
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 75 complaints 1991 1992: 36 complaints 1992 1993: 42 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 30 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 2001: 3 complaints 2001
1987: 1 complaint 1987 1991: 75 complaints 1991 1992: 36 complaints 1992 1993: 42 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1995 30 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 2001: 3 complaints 2001

1995: 30 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.

Air bags

27% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer was involved in a 10 MPH frontal collision, hitting two deers/a tree and a fence. The drivers/or passengers air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-24

False deployment of drivers air bag resulted in loss of control of vehicle/accident/injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-31

Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx 15-20MPH, airbags deployed, when came out broke metal frame for glasses and burned face and right arm.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-16

Engine and engine cooling

27% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

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Tl*the contact owns a 1995 Toyota Previa. The contact smelled something burning after she parked the vehicle. She attempted to shut off the vehicle but was unsuccessful. Smoke began to rise from underneath the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-04

The exhaust pipe cracked, which caused exhaust fumes to enter the passenger cabin. Dealer diagnosed the crack was caused due to vehicle's design.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-14

Seat belts

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing anchorage and buckle assembly.

INJURY
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I went to ventura Toyota to seek repairs on my seatbelt for my recently purchased 1995 Previa based upon the 1997 iihsa crash tests which determined that the energy management loop in the belt was a dangerous defect.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-05

Service brakes

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Vehicle speed control

10% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1995 Toyota Previa — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 Toyota Previa?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 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.