1992 Toyota Previa Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Toyota Previa, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The auxilliary driveshaft is making noise. Owner took vehicle in for check up, and was informed that the driveshaft needs to be replaced. Dealer suggests that vehicle not be driven.”
NHTSA complaint #826244, filed 1998-08Related service bulletins
- 10109404Oct 16, 2014TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle…
- 10109492Sep 30, 2014TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or…
- 10132084Oct 1, 2013The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Toyota Previa
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Toyota Previa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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