1993 Toyota PREVIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
234,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 28 complaints (21.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 14.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 7.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 6 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module | 1 |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 |
| Child Seat | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Tires: 6; Air Bags: 4; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module: 1; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module: 1; Child Seat: 1; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 6
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
1995: 4; 1996: 3; 2000: 5; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2003: 3; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10208287 · 2007-10-31 (October 31, 2007)
1993 TOYOTA PREVIA SUSPENSION ISSUES. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE SUSPENSION HAS BEEN WORKED ON BUT THE PROBLEMS STILL EXIST AND HAVE NOT BEEN RESOLVED. THEY WOULD LIKE TO USE AFTER MARKET PARTS AND WANTS TOYOTA TO REIMBURSE THEM FOR THE PARTS. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT STRUTS, SPRINGS, REAR SHOCKS AND REAR SPRINGS HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO BOTTOM OUT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE MOSTLY IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR ENGINE AND OIL SEAL WERE LEAKING .THE BRAKE LINES WERE ALSO REPLACED. *J…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10208287 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10351435 · 2010-08-24 (August 24, 2010)
1993 TOYOTA PREVIA. SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE AT ABOUT 30 MPH. I TRIED TO STOP AND THERE WAS NO BRAKING. PARKING BRAKE WAS ALSO NOT OPERABLE. I TURNED THE KEY OFF AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN. PUTTING IT IN PARK OR REVERSE DID NOT STOP OR SLOW IT DOWN. I WENT DOWN GULLEY, ACROSS LAWNS AND PARKING LOTS AND DID CIRCLES IN PARKING LOT UNTIL IT FINALLY STOPPED (?RAN OUT OF GAS). TERRIFYING!! I NOTIFIED TOYOTA TO SEE IF THEY WERE INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT WHY THERE WAS THIS DANGEROUS FAILURE AND I WAS INFORMED MY CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND…
Owner-reported narrative. 207,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10351435 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130743 · 2005-08-01 (August 1, 2005)
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AFTER NOT DRIVING FOR A COUPLE DAYS. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, IT WILL COST $800 TO FIX IT. I THINK THIS IS VERY UNREASONABLE. IT WAS NEVER IN A WRECK AND NEVER DEPLOYED. THERE ARE ALSO SOME OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE LIGHTS IN THE DASH. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10130743 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 882483 · 2001-03-08 (March 8, 2001)
CONSUMER PARKED VAN ON DECEMBER 14. 0N DECEMBRT 15 GLOVE BOX BURNED/ MELTED. ONLY THING THAT WAS ACTIVATED WAS ALARM SYSTEM.*AK THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED THAT THE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF HEAD LIGHT WIRING SHORTED CAUSING FIRE IN THE GLOVE BOX. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 882483 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 987194 · 1996-07-23 (July 23, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING A FUSE WAS BLOWN WHICH CAUSED THE CAR TO STALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 987194 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961260 · 1995-03-06 (March 6, 1995)
REMOVED GAS CAP TO FILL, FLAMES BURST OUT OF GAS TANK. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961260 at NHTSA ↗