1994 Toyota Previa
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Owner complaints
19 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
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.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Power train
Vehicle catches on fire due to oil leak. manufacturer designed inherent flaws. *Tr
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
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…
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
- Seat belts › Rear/other
(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…
(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.
- Vehicle speed control
While driving cruise control went out, and could have lost steering control which could have caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Driver's side door had a catastrophic failure to open door with no warning signs. Consumer states that in an accident it could be deadly. Toyota failed to respond to the urgency of the situation, failed to take responsibility.*ak
- Tires
I noticed a bump-bump-bump like running over rough road when I decided to slow down from 70 to about 55 and then it blew. I still have the last tire. two months ago, a sister tire blew under similar circumstances and we returned it to the local goodyear service center and the credited us some…
I noticed a bump-bump-bump like running over rough road when I decided to slow down from 70 to about 55 and then it blew. I still have the last tire. two months ago, a sister tire blew under similar circumstances and we returned it to the local goodyear service center and the credited us some part of the cost of a new one (they said it still had 15-20,000 miles still left in tread).( dot number: mkvf5bhr03 tire size: p215/65r15 )
- Unknown or other
This failure resulted in serious injury - portion of the right thumb severed
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Rear lap belt isn't working due to the casing within the seat belt cracking, and the seat belt IS catching in the crack, and won't come out. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Accelerator sticks, making it very difficult to accelerate gradually. When this occurs you must push down on the accelerator very hard. This leads to the car abruptly lunging forward, making it very difficult to drive in bumper to bumper traffic or tight spaces. This problem was identified within…
Accelerator sticks, making it very difficult to accelerate gradually. When this occurs you must push down on the accelerator very hard. This leads to the car abruptly lunging forward, making it very difficult to drive in bumper to bumper traffic or tight spaces. This problem was identified within the first 8 months. The problem was corrected, however its occurring again. I think this should be a recall item on this vehicle. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank failure resulting in fire.
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver's side airbag didn't deploy during frontal impact, driver sustained jaw bone fracture. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Sliding rear door sticks.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle release button casing fell apart.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Second row passenger shoulder/lap belt release button buckle loosened and fell apart, occupants rode unrestrained.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Head light does not shine bright enough to see when position on dim. tt
- Seat belts › Rear/other
All off the rear bench seatbelts are unsafe to hold a rear facing child seat. Please describe. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Rear seat belt retracted caused child to be unconscious and capillaries broken in neck and face. Father cut child loose with scissors. tt
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Slide sun roof failed. *skd
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10244113TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10207946POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10197476Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Product general information.
- 10188913TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10174891TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
- 10152205TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10145776Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- 10145749Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Replacement Certification Label and VIN Plate Criteria A replacement certification label and/or VIN plate may be requested if: ? The vehicle was in an accident and the label and/or plate is damaged or attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair. ? The label and/or plate was stolen.
- 10143943Dealer 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 model year Toyota Camry and certain 1994 thru 1995 model year Previa vehicles. Toyota has determined that the location of this OBD II service connector may be difficult for service technicians to readily identify on the affected vehicles. As a result, Toyota is providing an adhesive label which illustrates the location of the service connector to the owners and asking them to install the label at a specified location on the vehicle. This will enable the service technicians to readily locate the data link connector. It is anticipated that most of the vehicle owners will affix the label themselves, however, some vehicle owners may choose to bring the vehicle in and request your service department to affix the label. If this is the case, please perform the label installation at no charge to the customer. The instruction and reimbursement procedures are provided in this package.
- 10133915Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10133649TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10132812Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to inconsistent rotational speed of the engine's crankshaft.
- 10132084The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly
- 10131993This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10131984A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
- 10131961Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10131713TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10123420TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10111390TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10111197TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10109492TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
- 10109404TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
- 616104Subject regarding equipment drive shaft coupling kit installation.
- 616058Equipment drive shaft coupling kit installation.
- 605351Brief information regarding improved rear a/c magnetic valve to reduce internal valve corrosion.
- 604667Subject regarding toyota dinghy towing guide.
- 52138Front brake pad material has been changed to reduce front brake vibration.
- 52102Front brake vibration.
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