1996 Toyota Paseo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Paseo years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Toyota Paseo. That is the most of any Paseo model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Toyota Paseo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Toyota Paseo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Toyota Paseo.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer was in a front end accident at 40 mph and the driver and passenger side air bags did not deploy, both drver and passenger where injured in this accident. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
While driving noticed burning smell, pulled to side, popped hood found engine compartment in flames, fire dept. Determined failure of fan motor. *ak
Other Toyota Paseo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Paseo | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Toyota Paseo?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Paseo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Toyota Paseo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Paseo model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.