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Toyota PreviaModel year report

1995 Toyota Previa Problems

Complaints
30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
149,000miles, 7 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 1995 Toyota Previa (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1995 Toyota Previa. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine cooling (8) and seat belts (4). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 149,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 27 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 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: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “When van was involved in a front passenger's side crash, there was no deployment of air bags. Reports show that the air bag sensor was pushed in, but the air bag did not deploy. The van is being repaired. Damages totalling $8,000.00.”

NHTSA complaint #830664, filed 1998-11

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 1995 Toyota Previa. The contact smelled something burning after she parked the vehicle. She attempted to shut off the vehicle but was unsuccessful. Smoke began to rise from underneath the hood. When the smoke cleared, the vehicle's engine failed to restart. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10192363, filed 2007-06, 140,000 miles

Seat belts: “I went to ventura Toyota to seek repairs on my seatbelt for my recently purchased 1995 Previa based upon the 1997 iihsa crash tests which determined that the energy management loop in the belt was a dangerous defect. I was told that there was an updated part for the vehicle, so I ordered it and had it installed on 8/4/16. After getting the vehicle back I realized that the updated part was not an updated part but was instead an older 1993 part which also had the same defect. I returned to ventura Toyota and they acknowledged that it was not an updated part as they had represented. …”

NHTSA complaint #10893570, filed 2016-08, 170,000 miles

Brakes: “While driving had to apply the ABS brakes and vehicle failed to stop. Pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. It's an intermittent problem. Been to dealer for repairs. Mechanic will try to repair ABS brake problem.”

NHTSA complaint #849462, filed 1999-09

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 140,000 and 170,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5014%50–7514%75–10029%100–15043%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 149,000 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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1995 Toyota Previa. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Previa · 3 DR not rated4 / 3———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 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-cyl4-speed automatic162018$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-cyl4-speed automatic152017$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 1995 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. 27 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 27 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 1995 Toyota Previa have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1995 Toyota Previa as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Toyota Previa is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (27% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 8.

Has the 1995 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 1995 Toyota Previa get?

The EPA rates the 1995 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 1995 Toyota Previa reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 149,000 miles and the middle half falls between 140,000 and 170,000 miles; 0% 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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.