MYRModel Year Report

1996 Toyota Previa

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1996 Toyota Previa
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:09:23.666Z

Only 11 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 11 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, 1996 highlighted. 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1991: 74 complaints 1992: 35 complaints 1992 1993: 41 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 30 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 9 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 2001: 3 complaints 2001
1996: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
19871
199174
199235
199341
199419
199530
199611
19979
19981
20013

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010618

WAS DRIVING AT 65MPH WHEN THE VAN STARTED INCREASING IN SPEED FOR NO REASON,SPEED SHOT UP TO 100MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS AND TWO FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BARELY SLOW IT DOWN ,UPON PULLING THE HAND BRAKE IT DID SLOW IT DOWN TO AROUND 40MPH AT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20010117

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

Show complaint excerpts

APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES, HAS ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES .

NHTSA ODI report, 19961121

VISIBILITY

1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility.

SUSPENSION

1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 Toyota Previa — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Toyota Previa?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 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.