1996 Toyota Previa
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.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
5 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-18
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, 2001-01-17
Visibility
2 of 11 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and windshield.
Suspension
1 of 11 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Structure
1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
Buy-smart checklist
1996 Toyota Previa — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
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 service brakes, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Toyota Previa have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.