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1993 Toyota Previa Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
208,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1993 Toyota Previa, 5% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 208,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“While starting up our 1993 Toyota Previa, the radio amplifier under the glove compartment caught on fire. The ignition was turned off, and the fire stopped. Smoke odors from the fire still persist, and the amplifier was removed. The circuit board near one output transistor was badly burned, and the amplifier is not repairable. It appears that the glue used to attach the large capacitors has migrated on the circuit board and may have caused the short. No new part has been found as yet.”

NHTSA complaint #10239938, filed 2008-08, 261,000 miles

“I am currently attempting to get air conditioning (A/C) fixed on Previa. 6 weeks ago a new condensor and associated parts were replaced due to failure. These new parts were replaced to meet epa requirements for r-134a coolant (original coolant was r-12). A/c on system failed on july 2, 2003. Previa was taken to motorcars Toyota in cleveland heights (not the same place as where r-134a conversion was performed) and the system checked. System was recharged with no indication that the dealer made any type of checks for leaks. …”

NHTSA complaint #10028541, filed 2003-07, 155,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199619%
199513%
199325%
1992514%
1991811%

Other parts of the 1993 Toyota Previa

Air bags
8 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology