Toyota

Paseo

Minicompact Cars · model years 1992 to 1999

Includes Paseo and Paseo Convertible as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 1999. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 3; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 1994. complaints: 10, about 10x this model's typical 1; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota Paseo
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
1992	2Gas	26	$2,400	0	16	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 32%, POWER TRAIN 16%, SUSPENSION 11%
complaints: 16, about 16x this model's typical 1 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 39 of 100, where higher is better.
1993	2Gas	26	$2,400	0	11	AIR BAGS 55%, TIRES 27%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%
complaints: 11, about 11x this model's typical 1 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 36 of 100, where higher is better.
1994	2Gas	26	$2,400	0	10	AIR BAGS 40%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 20%, PARKING BRAKE 10%
complaints: 10, about 10x this model's typical 1 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better.
1995	2Gas	26.5	$2,350	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 1 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
1996	2Gas	27.5	$2,250	0	2	AIR BAGS 50%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 50%
complaints: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 43 of 100, where higher is better.
1997	4Gas	27	$2,300	0	1	AIR BAGS 100%
complaints: 1, below this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 89 of 100, where higher is better.
1998	4Gas	26.5	$2,350	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
1999	4Gas	28.5	$2,200	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 3 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1992: 26 to 1999: 28.5

Owner complaints1992: 16 to 1999: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota Paseo to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.