1992 Toyota Previa: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is equipment (14% of complaints).
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0
recalls
35
owner complaints
2
fire reports
100,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 100,000 mi)2 fire reports
Common problems
Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Equipment14% · 5 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)11% · 4 complaints
Latches/Locks/Linkages (door locks, latches, hood release)11% · 4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)9% · 3 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)9% · 3 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)9% · 3 complaints
“1992 toyota previa accessory shaft was replaced 4 times, at the rate of 1 every 50,000 miles. Going bad for the 5th time now. Common problem from other owners of this model. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2009
“Dt*: the contact stated the passenger side power window was accidentally powered up and the passengers hand was pinned to the top of the window. The power window would not release nor would it power down. The window was physically pulled down enough to release the hand. Minor injuries to the hand were sustained. The dealer and manufacturer have not been alerted. Updated 12/12/2006 - later the consumer discovered that she had accidentally locked the windows. Apparently the consumer had pressed the window lock button when she originally close the window. The consumer believes there should be some type of sensor to prevent the windows from being locked shut. *nm”Owner report · Visibility · May 2006
“For the last 10 months the electric driver's side lock on my 1992 toyota previa has been malfunctioning sporadically. Sometimes it would work fine, others it would work manually. Recently, the electronic lock has failed to function by any means, electronically or manually. I believe this could be a serious problem in the event of an accident or vehicle fire wherein I would only be able to exit the passenger side assuming I can move over and do so. I have researched this extensively on the internet and apparently this seems to be a common problem for this vehicle and yet there was never either a recall or a warning/repair notice issued. *jb”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Nov 2005
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“In a yahoo.com auto review " a faulty expansion valve may cause the air conditioner to gradually loose efficiency in 1992 and 1993 toyota previas" I believe this is my problem for I discovered I have plenty of freon inside.*ak”Owner report · Equipment · Jun 2002
“Front driver's side door won't open . Took vehicle to dealer, and there would be a charge for repairs because car was not under warranty. Also, vehicle was unsafe because consumer had to slide across the seat to get out. *ak”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jan 2000
“A day or two after transporting a full load (six passengers plus driver, no luggage) and passing over a small bump on the access to a bridge on a main road (pr-2) the brake fluid started coming out the center metal brake lines that are attached to the rear differential of the vehicle. I took the vehicle,driving very slowly, stopping to add brake fluid' to a brake shop where a temporary repair was done. New brake lines were ordered from the us, as they were not available locally. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 1999
“The auxilliary driveshaft is making noise. Owner took vehicle in for check up, and was informed that the driveshaft needs to be replaced. Dealer suggests that vehicle not be driven. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 1998
“Electronic solenoid valve manfunctions. When this occurs consumer is not able to exit vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Structure · May 1998
“Driving at approximately 55 mph the vehicle will suddenly begin to slow down, will come to a complete stop, without pressing the brakes. Consumer tries to push the gas pedal to accelerate, causing the brakes to burn , intermittent problem. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 1997
“When opening fuel filler tank cap, a three foot flame shot out from it. Continued to burn until put out.suspected, it ignited from the static electricity from person opening fuel tank cover. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 1997
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1992 Toyota Previa reliable?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Toyota Previa. The most complained-about area is equipment (14% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Toyota Previa problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 100,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.