1995 Toyota Previa Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 5, 2016 · 30 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Previa years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Toyota Previa. That is the most of any Previa model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (8 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 7 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Toyota Previa
TOYOTA PREVIA (XR50) China. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Toyota Previa problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags8
Engine and Engine Cooling8 · ~100,000 mi
Seat Belts4 · ~170,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Tires3
Unknown or Other3 · ~267,940 mi
Vehicle Speed Control3 · ~133,727 mi
Equipment1 · ~267,940 mi
Fuel System, Other1 · ~149,000 mi
Interior Lighting1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags827%———
Engine and Engine Cooling827%100,000——
Seat Belts413%170,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic310%———
Tires310%———
Unknown or Other310%267,940——
Vehicle Speed Control310%133,727——
Equipment13%267,940——
Fuel System, Other13%149,000——
Interior Lighting13%———
Latches/locks/linkages13%———
Structure13%———
Visibility13%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 5 complaints
1995: 3199531996: 4199641997: 3199731998: 1199811999: 5199952000: 3200032001: 2200122002: 1200212003: 2200322007: 2200722009: 1200912010: 2201022016: 120161

n = 30 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Toyota Previa recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Toyota Previa.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Seat Belts · received Aug 5, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10893570

When my wife uses the brake and is turning the car. The accelerate for no apparent reason. *tr

Vehicle Speed Control · received Feb 24, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10313947

Problem of unintended acceleration. We have a 1995 previa. About 3 yrs back the van would accelerate on its own. Luckily we did not have any accidents. First my wife noticed it. Then i started driving the van and noticed it too. Scared us. Really scary. I had to press on brake pedal forcefully to…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Feb 22, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10312596

I have owned my 1995 car for 5 years. Just recently i was unable to start the car when the alarm went of. I didn't even know i had an alarm in this car.the alarm would not allow me to start my car. I finally took off the negative battery cable and put it back on and sometimes the car would start…

Unknown or Other · received Aug 22, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10281377

On at least four occasions while driving a highway speeds the vehicle completely shuts off. I managed to safely steer the vehicle to a safe area. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the fuel pump resistor assemble(part $# 23080-76010). Since owning this vehicle i have paid for…

Fuel System, Other · received Dec 10, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10211327

Other Toyota Previa years

1996 Previa →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 Previa30
1998 Previa10
1997 Previa91
1996 Previa110
1995300

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Toyota Previa?

Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 8 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Toyota Previa?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Toyota Previa a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Previa model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.