1995 TOYOTA PREVIA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Seat belt issues:

  • 3 point belts don't release after locking without unbuckling belt
    
  • Driver and passenger seatbelts tighten and had to be taken off to be reset while riding
    
  • Seat belt failure during slow down for traffic light off exit ramp, causing child seat to be ejected and pushed into driver's seat headrest, resulting in injuries
    
  • Problems with seatbelt energy management loop posing a dangerous defect
    
  • False deployment of driver's airbag resulting in loss of control of vehicle, accident, and injury
    
  • Airbag warning light stays on, manual instructs reporting to dealer immediately
    
  • front impact collision did not result in deployment of airbags
    

• 2. Engine issues:

  • Engine loses power when turning corners and climbing hills, masked by using premium gas, dealer diagnosed as engine defect
    
  • Engine check light remains illuminated, large quantities of oil consumption
    
  • Engine problems including engine light, oil consumption/leakage
    

• 3. Brake issues:

  • Multiple/reoccurring problems with brakes
    
  • Vehicle experiencing braking issues with extended stopping distance, ABS failure
    

• 4. Other issues:

  • Catalytic converter replaced due to loud rattling noise
    
  • Exhaust pipe cracked, causing exhaust fumes to enter passenger cabin
    
  • Power door switch failure
    
  • Sliding door latch failure causing door to open/close when starting/stopping
    
  • Rear dome light bulb replacement needed
    
  • Rear tire blowouts causing loss of control, collisions
    
  • Potential hazardous alarm system causing vehicle to stall
    
  • Unintended acceleration problems
    
  • Cruise control lever breaking and impacting steering ability, posing danger