Toyota

Previa

Vans · model years 1991 to 1997

The verdict

Best year: 1997. complaints: 9, below this model's typical 18; recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 1991. complaints: 74, about 2.1x this model's typical 35; recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota Previa
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
1991	2Gas	18	$3,450	2	74	VISIBILITY 21%, EQUIPMENT 10%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%
complaints: 74, about 2.1x this model's typical 35 recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 7 Score: 10 of 100, where higher is better.
1992	2Gas	17.5	$3,550	0	35	EQUIPMENT 14%, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 11%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 35, in line with this model's typical 35 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 73 of 100, where higher is better.
1993	2Gas	17.5	$3,550	0	41	AIR BAGS 16%, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16%, TIRES 14%
complaints: 41, above this model's typical 35 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 6 Score: 64 of 100, where higher is better.
1994	1Gas	17	$3,650	0	19	SEAT BELTS 30%, STRUCTURE 15%, AIR BAGS 10%
complaints: 19, above this model's typical 18 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 67 of 100, where higher is better.
1995	2Gas	17.5	$3,550	0	30	AIR BAGS 21%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%, SEAT BELTS 11%
complaints: 30, below this model's typical 35 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 Score: 77 of 100, where higher is better.
1996	1Gas	17	$3,650	0	11	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 21%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 21%, VISIBILITY 14%
complaints: 11, below this model's typical 18 recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 76 of 100, where higher is better.
1997	1Gas	17	$3,650	1	9	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 33%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 33%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%
complaints: 9, below this model's typical 18 recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 78 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median1991: 18 to 1997: 17

Owner complaints1991: 74 to 1997: 9

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota Previa 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.