Toyota Previa years to avoid
No model year of the Toyota Previa stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Toyota Previa years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Toyota Previa complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Previa problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes26
- Engine25
- Visibility24
- Airbags21
- Tires19
- Seat belts17
- Body16
- Acceleration16
- Transmission13
- Electrical10
- Suspension8
- Lights8
Most reported problems on the Toyota Previa
Toyota Previa problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 1 | Visibility | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 9 | Acceleration | 1 | 2 | ||
| 1996 | - | 11 | Acceleration | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1995 | - | 30 | Airbags | 149,000 | 0 | 7 | |
| 1994 | - | 19 | Seat belts | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1993 | - | 41 | Airbags | 261,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1992 | - | 35 | Brakes | 100,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1991 | - | 74 | Visibility | 200,000 | 2 | 3 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Toyota Previa
What years of the Toyota Previa should you avoid?
No single model year of the Toyota Previa has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Previa?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Previa?
Brakes, with 26 complaints across all years, followed by engine (25) and visibility (24).
How many recalls does the Toyota Previa have?
3 recalls between 1991 and 2001. The 1991 model year has the most, with 2.
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