1993 Toyota Previa Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 20%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 207,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Toyota Previa, 20% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 207,000 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.
“1993 Toyota Previa. Sudden brake failure at about 30 MPH. I tried to stop and there was no braking. Parking brake was also not operable. I turned the key off and the vehicle continued to run. Putting it in park or reverse did not stop or slow it down. I went down gulley, across lawns and parking lots and did circles in parking lot until it finally stopped (?ran out of gas). Terrifying!! I notified Toyota to see if they were interested in finding out why there was this dangerous failure and I was informed my car was out of warranty and they really didn't care. …”
NHTSA complaint #10351435, filed 2010-08, 207,000 miles“1993 Toyota Previa suspension issues. Customer states that the suspension has been worked on but the problems still exist and have not been resolved. They would like to use after market parts and wants Toyota to reimburse them for the parts. The consumer stated the front struts, springs, rear shocks and rear springs have all been replaced and the vehicle continued to bottom out. The consumer stated the problem seemed to be mostly in the rear of the vehicle. The rear engine and oil seal were leaking .the brake lines were also replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10208287, filed 2007-10“While driving brakes would make squeaking/squealing noises. The problem gets louder when air conditioner is on. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic informed owner the auxilliary shaft needed replacing.”
NHTSA complaint #857997, filed 2000-03Related service bulletins
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Toyota Previa
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Toyota Previa
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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