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Toyota PreviaModel year report

1992 Toyota Previa Problems

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
100,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl RWD · 16 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 Toyota Previa (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 1992 Toyota Previa. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (14% of the total), followed by equipment (5) and latches, locks and linkages (4). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 25 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Fuel system (1), Steering (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “On 7/15/2001 I drove my wife's Previa and noticed that it seemed to have an unusual amount of drag while gliding while in drive as if the brakes were somehow on, although neither the main brakes nor the parking brake were on. One day later, my Toyota dealer tells me that it was a sticking parking brake and that it would cost $490 (!!) to fix. A few calls to other mi Toyota dealerships confirmed that it's not an unusual problem at all. …”

NHTSA complaint #748580, filed 2001-07

Equipment: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #702046, filed 1999-01

Latches, locks and linkages: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10143162, filed 2005-11, 170,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10258292, filed 2009-02, 50,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 100,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2520%25–5020%50–750%75–10040%100–15020%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1992 Toyota Previa version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Previa RWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual162018$3,700
Previa RWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
Previa All-Trac 4WD/AWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic151917$3,950
Previa All-Trac 4WD/AWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual151917$3,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1992 Toyota Previa in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 25 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 25 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Previa

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
19979130,7501—17—Not enough data
199611113,0900—17—Not enough data
199530149,0000—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199419136,5000—18—Stable
199341234,0000—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199235100,0000—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199174200,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Toyota Previa model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1992 Toyota Previa have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 1992 Toyota Previa as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1992 Toyota Previa is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (14% of the total), followed by equipment with 5.

Has the 1992 Toyota Previa been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Toyota Previa get?

The EPA rates the 1992 Toyota Previa (Previa, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1992 Toyota Previa reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 100,000 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.