Toyota Previa years to avoid
The Toyota Previa years to avoid are 1991, 1993, 1995, 1992 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1998 is the cleanest year on record.
280
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
1987–2001
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Previa years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | High complaint rate | 92 | |
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 54 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 40 | |
| 1992 | High complaint rate | 39 |
Every Previa year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 13 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 | |
| 1995avoid | 40 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 20 | 0 | |
| 1993avoid | 54 | 0 | |
| 1992avoid | 39 | 0 | |
| 1991avoid | 92 | 2 | |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota Previa years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Previa years to avoid are 1991, 1993, 1995, 1992. The cleanest year on record is 1998.
What is the best year for the Toyota Previa?
By complaint volume, 1998 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Previa years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Toyota Previa have?
Across all model years, the Previa has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 280 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.