1992 Toyota PreviaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 1992 Toyota Previa, most often about the equipment. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Toyota Previa has problems

35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment51
Power train40
Latches/locks/linkages40
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Engine and engine cooling30
Suspension31
Visibility21
Seats20
Structure20
6 other systems73

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1992 Toyota Previa recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Previa year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Previa median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Previa owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 763411 · Jun 24, 2002
CASSETTE TAPE WILL EJECT AFTER STARTED TO PLAY. CD PLAYER HAS DEVELOPED A ONE SIDE ONLY IN "ON" WHILE THE OTHER SIDE IS COMPLETELY "OFF". WITH SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO OPERATE OF NO LUCK.
Complaint 702046 · Jan 8, 1999
IDENTIFICATION PLATE ON INSIDE OF DOOR FRAME ON DRIVER'S SIDE INDICATES THAT VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH 15" TIRES, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH 14" TIRES.
Complaint 515592 · Mar 11, 1997

Own a 1992 Previa?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.