1996 Toyota Previa Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Previa years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Toyota Previa. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Previa model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Toyota Previa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | 113,090 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Toyota Previa recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Toyota Previa.
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.
While vehicle was running, the stering column became very hot. Resulting in the vehicle totaling destroyed by fire
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Was driving at 65mph when the van started increasing in speed for no reason,speed shot up to 100mph in a matter of seconds and two feet on the brake pedal could barely slow it down ,upon pulling the hand brake it did slow it down to around 40mph at which time my wife jumped out and the van went…
Sliding door malfunction.
Middle right bench seat lap belt is impossible to adjust due to its design.
Other Toyota Previa years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Previa | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Previa | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Previa | 9 | 1 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 Previa | 30 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Toyota Previa?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Toyota Previa?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.