1994 TOYOTA PREVIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
20
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA
The 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA has received a total of 20 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsrearother (3 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints), and Structurebodydoor (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA
20 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsrearother | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT IT SMELLED STRANGE. I PUT IT INTO REVERSE AND STARTED TO BACK UP WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, SPIDERWEBBING THE WINDSHIELD AND FILLING THE CABIN WITH A SMOKE THAT SMELLED INTENSELY OF THE BAD SMELL FROM BEFORE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION NOR EVEN CONTACT WITH ANY THING ELSE BY THE VEHICLE.
VEHICLE CATCHES ON FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAK. MANUFACTURER DESIGNED INHERENT FLAWS. *TR
VEHICLE CATCHES ON FIRE DUE TO OIL LEAK. MANUFACTURER DESIGNED INHERENT FLAWS. *TR
DT: THE CONSUMER HA A PROBLEM WITH RIGHT SIDE SLIDING VAN DOOR HANDLE. UPON PULLING OPEN THE DOOR HANDLE IT BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO SHOP FOR REPAIR BUT DUE TO THE COST THE HANDLE WAS NEVER REPAIRED. THE HANDLE WAS MADE OF POOR QUALITY PLASTIC THAT WAS VERY FRAGILE. THIS WAS THE FIRST AND ONLY INCIDENT WITH THE DOOR HANDLE. NO REPAIRS OR CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE PLASTIC DID INJURED THE CONSUMER'S HAND WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED.*AK
(1) EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND APPROACHING INTERSECTION. LIGHT TURNS YELLOW AND DRIVER DECIDED TO STOP FOR THE RED LIGHT. STOP WAS FROM SOMEWHERE AROUND 30 MPH OVER MAYBE 100 FEET. (FIGURES ARE JUST FOR REFERENCE) (2)FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: FEMALE, RECEPTACLE FOR SEAT BELT SOMEHOW BROKE AND SPLIT ITS CASING TO RELEASE THE STRAP. RESULTING IN THE 6 YEAR OLD IN BOOSTER SEAT FLYING FROM BACK SEAT INTO FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND STARTS CRYING, SCARED BUT RECEIVING ONLY A BUMP ON HIS HEAD. (3) WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE: HAD THE SEAT BELT LOOKED AT BY ROYAL MOORE TOYOTA IN HILLSBORRO, OR. THEY SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THAT HAPPEN BEFORE AND THAT WOULD BE $180 TO REPLACE. I DID NOT REPLACE THE SEATBELT->RECEPTACLE YET AND STILL HAVE THE BROKEN PART.
Safety Rating for the 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T01_Dealer Packa — EQUIPMENT
Dealer Package: July 25,2018 The Parts Ordering section has been updated with new contact information. Toyota will initiate a Special Service Campaign to notify vehicle owners to affix a label that identifies the location of the On Board Diagnostic (OBD II) Data Link Connector (DLC) on certain 1994 thru 1996...
AX00499 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
SUBJECT REGARDING TOYOTA DINGHY TOWING GUIDE. *TT
BR00797A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
FRONT BRAKE PAD MATERIAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE VIBRATION. *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA PREVIA
- 1991 TOYOTA PREVIA — 92 complaints
- 1992 TOYOTA PREVIA — 39 complaints
- 1993 TOYOTA PREVIA — 54 complaints
- 1994 TOYOTA PREVIA (current)
- 1995 TOYOTA PREVIA — 40 complaints
- 1996 TOYOTA PREVIA — 16 complaints
- 1997 TOYOTA PREVIA — 13 complaints
- 1998 TOYOTA PREVIA — 1 complaint
- 1999 TOYOTA PREVIA — 0 complaints
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